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Exeter Libraries
Exeter Central Library
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- Westcountry Studies Library
- A Week in the Life of Exeter Central Library
Exeter Central Library has achieved the Matrix Quality Standard for Information, Advice and Guidance. The assessment was under taken to demonstrate the quality of careers information and advice available from ECL (which includes careers guidance sessions for adults) but incorporated most aspects of the operation of the library including the general enquiry service, customer care, staff training and development.
Address:
Castle Street
Exeter
Devon EX4 3PQ
exeter.central.library@devon.gov.uk
Telephone:
| Renewals | 0845 155 1001 |
| Lending | 01392 384201 |
| Children's | 01392 384205 |
| Reference | 01392 384206 |
| Performing Arts | 01392 384217 |
| Westcountry Studies* | 01392 384216 |
| District Admin | 01392 384223 |
Fax: | |
| District Admin | 01392 384228 |
| Reference | 01392 384208 |
Group Manager: Andrew Davey
Exeter Central Library
Castle Street
Exeter
Devon EX4 3PQ
Tel: 01392 384225
Fax: 01392 384228
Accessibility
Yes. Staff assisted access to upper floors and to toilet via lift 1.2 metres wide x 0.9 metres deep, door 0.9 metres.
Lower (Musgrave Row) alternative entrance; ring bell for assistance. All internal public areas accessible. Disabled parking available outside upper main entrance. Evening disabled parking available in Musgrave Row from 6pm.
There are hearing loops at the counters, and in the meeting room and computer suite.
Westcountry Studies Library:
Staff assisted access to upper floors via lift 0.79 metres wide x 1.17 metres deep, door 0.79 metres: ring bell for assistance. Access to toilet via main library (as above). All public internal areas accessible. Off street car parking adjacent including parking spaces designated for disabled people.
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:30 - 7:00 |
| Tuesday | 9:30 - 7:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 5:00 |
| Thursday | 9:30 - 7:00 |
| Friday | 9:30 - 7:00 |
| Saturday | 9:30 - 4:00 |
| Sunday | 11.00 - 2.30 |
*Westcountry Studies Library
| Monday | 9:30 - 6:00 |
| Tuesday | 9:30 - 7:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 5:00 |
| Thursday | 9:30 - 7:00 |
| Friday | 9:30 - 6:00 |
| Saturday | 9:30 - 4:00 |
Services
- Adult and children's books for loan
- Reference and information books and leaflets
- Local Studies materials
- PCs with Internet, email, and word processing/Office
- Specially adapted PC+ Computer for people with disabilities
- Music CDs
- Audio Books (Spoken word) on cassette and CD
- DVDs
- Language courses
- Fiction and non-fiction collections in Arabic, Chinese and Polish
- Requests service - books, music and film
- Photocopier
- Fax
- Community Noticeboard
- Meeting Rooms for Hire
- Display/exhibition space
- Activities and events for children
- Adult and children's reading groups
- Computer taster sessions
- LearnDirect - Equip Training Centre
- Mobile Library
- Infant feeding and changing area (Children's Library)