Barnstaple Library
Events at Barnstaple Library
The result of your enquiry for events at Barnstaple Library:
| Title: | Beauty Among the Books |
| Date: | Thursday 25 March |
| Time: | 19:30 - 21:30 |
| Description: | Ever wondered what Reiki or Reflexology is? Or fancied a manicure or a makeover but never got round to it? Here's your chance - Barnstaple Library are hosting a Beauty Event. A wide range of relaxation and beauty treatments are on offer from local therapists and beauty product suppliers. It's not just for the ladies, there's plenty of pampering for the men too! |
| Audience: | All ages |
| Cost: | £10 which entitles you to two mini treatments with the therapist /beautician of your choice plus free refreshments. |
| Bookings: | To book contact Barnstaple Library on 01271 388593 or call in person. |
| Title: | Book Track |
| Date: | On going |
| Time: | Library opening hours |
| Description: | It's not a race, it's not a test. Simply choose the books you like and when you have read them, chat to your local librarian about them. You are awarded a badge when you have read 10, 25, 50 and 75 books plus stickers at 40, 50 and 90 books. When you have finished your reading trail of 100 books you will get a special certificate and a gold badge! |
| Audience: | Children aged 6+ |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | No need to book, just bring your first 4 books in to your local library. |
| Title: | Book Crawl |
| Date: | Anytime |
| Time: | Library opening hours |
| Description: | Join the fun at your local library. Collect a sticker each time you visit, collect 4 stickers to receive a certificate, 10 certificates to receive a gold sparkly award. |
| Audience: | Children aged 0 - 5 |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | No booking involved just come in to the library and ask for a book crawl collecting card |
| Title: | Help with Family and Local History Research |
| Date: | Every day. Time available for individual help will vary according to other customers demand and staff commitments on the day. |
| Time: | During normal Local Studies Centre opening hours (not the same as the main Library). |
| Description: | We offer help with all aspects of family and local history using our own resources here at the Centre and online resources such as the Ancestry and '19th Century Newspapers' websites which are available FREE to Library members. |
| Audience: | From beginner to expert although computer experience is desirable for online resources. |
| Cost: | Free. Please note that this is free expert help and is not to be confused with other fee-charging family history events hosted at Barnstaple Library |
| Bookings: | Ring us on 01271 388607 to discuss your requirements or drop in during opening hours. |
| Title: | Blu-Ray comes to Barnstaple Library |
| Date: | Library opening hours |
| Time: | Library opening hours |
| Description: | Barnstaple Library now has a limited selection of high definition Blu-Ray discs for hire. If you have a Blu-Ray player and a hi-definition TV come and see what we have on offer. |
| Audience: | Everyone |
| Cost: | £3.00 per week ( some now availale at £2.00) |
| Bookings: | Discs can be reserved in the usual way |
| Title: | Baby Bounce & Rhyme Time |
| Date: | Every Wednesday and Friday |
| Time: | 10:30 - 11:00 |
| Description: | Bring your baby or toddler to our popular bounce and rhyme sesssion. We sing songs and nursery rhymes, bounce and shout and generally have a great time!. the activities help develop confidence, co-ordination, listening and social skills in your child and a re a great chance to give them some fun exercise. |
| Audience: | Babies, toddlers and their mums or dads |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | No need to book, just turn up at the appropriate time. |
| Title: | Toddler Time |
| Date: | Every Thursday |
| Time: | 11:00 |
| Description: | A regular weekly story/rhyme time for younger children, come along for stories rhymes and crafts |
| Audience: | Children aged 2+ years with carers |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | No need to book, just turn up at the appropriate time. |
| Title: | Teens Only Bookgroup |
| Date: | Alternate Mondays (contact the library for current date) |
| Time: | 16:30 - 17:15 |
| Description: | Do you like to read, review and discuss books? If so look no further! The Teens Only Bookgroup has been set-up by a group of teenage readers especially for YOU! For more info please contact Sharon Dixon on 01271 388589 |
| Audience: | Teens only |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | No need to book - just come along |
| Title: | Barney Bookaneers |
| Date: | Alternate Tuesdays (contact the library for current date) |
| Time: | 16:15 - 17:15 |
| Description: | Children meet to read, review and discuss books. |
| Audience: | Children aged 8+ |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | No need to book, just turn up at the appropriate time |
| Title: | Barnstaple Page Turners Book Group |
| Date: | 1st Monday of the month |
| Time: | 19:30 |
| Description: | A book group who meet once a month to discuss the book they have read the month before. A good way to meet new people and read books you might not usually choose. The group is currently full. |
| Audience: | Everyone |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | Not required, please contact the library for more information. |
| Title: | Barnstaple Library Book Group |
| Date: | 1st Thursday of the month |
| Time: | 14:00 |
| Description: | An opportunity to get together and discuss the book of the month, informal and friendly. |
| Audience: | Anyone who enjoys reading |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | See library staff for details. |
| Title: | Book Group |
| Date: | 3rd Thursday of the month (contact the library for current date) |
| Time: | 14:00 |
| Description: | An opportunity to get together and discuss the book of the month, informal and friendly. |
| Audience: | Anyone who enjoys reading |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | Contact the library staff for details. |
