Barnstaple Library
Events at Barnstaple Library
The result of your enquiry for events at Barnstaple Library:
| Title: | SRC - Quest Seekers - Dragon Decorating |
| Date: | Saturday 11 July - (Library square if dry, Barnstaple Children's library if wet.) |
| Time: | 11:00 - 15:00 |
| Description: | Drop in and help decorate our large willow dragon which will be displayed in the library throughout the summer. Discover what Devon Libraries has on offer for the summer holidays. Children remain the responsibility of the accompanying adult at all times. |
| Audience: | Everyone |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | No need to book just turn up. |
| Title: | Grand Book Sale |
| Date: | Saturday 18 July |
| Time: | 10:00 - 12:30 Henry Williamson Room |
| Description: | Barnstaple Library will be holding it's first ever 'grand book sale' of withdrawn library stock. There will be something for everyone - from hardback non-fiction to paperback fiction, children's books and multi set spoken word cassette tapes. Prices range from 40p to just a few pounds, so there will be some great bargains on offer. |
| Audience: | Everyone who loves books and a bargain |
| Cost: | Free entry |
| Bookings: | Not required, just come along and see what's on offer. |
| Title: | SRC - Quest Seekers - Summer Reading Challenge |
| Date: | From Saturday 18 July |
| Time: | Library opening hours |
| Description: | Do you think you can read 6 books during the summer holidays? Come and join our challenge, you'll receive a fantastic poster, collect stickers for each book you read and on completion of the challenge you'll get a certificate and a magic pen. |
| Audience: | Children aged 4+ |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | Not necessary to book just come along to your local library and collect a free pack. |
| Title: | SRC - Quest Seekers - Fantasy Workshop |
| Date: | Wednesday 5 August |
| Time: | 10:00 - 11:00 |
| Description: | Create your very own fantasy scene complete with princesses, fairies or wizards. |
| Audience: | Children aged 6+ |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | Please book your place to avoid disappointment. Booking available from the 11th July 2009. Children remain the responsibility of the accompanying adult at all times. |
| Title: | SRC - Quest Seekers - Dragon Building Workshop |
| Date: | Tuesday 11 August |
| Time: | 10:00 - 11:00 |
| Description: | Join the fun at Barnstaple Library and make your own articulated Dragon. |
| Audience: | Children aged 6+ - (Children remain the responsibility of the accompanying adult at all times.) |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | Please book your place to avoid disappointment. Booking available from 11th August. Telephone 01271 388589 |
| 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 (New cheaper rate) |
| 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. |
| Audience: | Everyone |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | Not required, please contact the library for more information. |
| Title: | Pensions service advice sessions |
| Date: | 1st Tuesday of the month (Barnstaple Library Foyer). |
| Time: | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Description: | Drop in session to provide advice on pensions. |
| Audience: | Anyone who has concerns about current or future pension entitlements etc. |
| Cost: | Free |
| Bookings: | No need to book, just turn up at the appropriate time. |
| Organiser: | Pensions Service |
| Title: | Thursday Book Club |
| 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: | 1st or 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. |
