Barnstaple Library

11/06/2026

Join us on Saturday 4th July for a special collaboration with Studio-KIND. & current exhibiting creative Jess Scott.
Expect a lovely friendly day of inspiration, exploration & hands on art making.
Limited spaces - book yours now at Barnstaple Library or here
www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/barnstaple/barnstaple-library/where-do-you-live-workshop-with-artist-jess-scott/e-xmveym
Part of Pride of Place season at Barnstaple Library

Libraries Unlimited Arts Council England North Devon Arts One Barnstaple ArtMakers

11/06/2026

We celebrated with a fascinating history tour of Barnstaple with Tamsin & Lucy from Barnstaple Town Council followed by a yummy tea where many Devonshire scones were consumed.
Our volunteers help support the library in so many ways - stock work & cataloguing, with regular groups & events, Home Library Service, special projects ... it was really special to be able to gather some of them together & say a massive THANK YOU for everything you do.

Libraries Unlimited One Barnstaple Devon County Council

10/06/2026

We are really excited to welcome
Wainwright Prize winning author Michael Malay to
Barnstaple Library on Saturday 20th June.

Book in to a gentle nature writing workshop with
Michael 10.30-12 noon &/or join him in conversation
with our Team Leader Matt 2pm-3pm.

Tickets available from Ticketsource or the library - pay
what you will.

https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on/barnstaple/barnstaple-library

"Late Light is a rich blend of memoir, natural history,
nature writing, and a meditation on being and
belonging, from a vibrant new voice."

Libraries Unlimited Literature Works


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgebTyz7608

Words Alive in Libraries tour builds on the success of previous wri...

06/06/2026

Happy Empathy Day! ✨

A huge thank you to everyone that came to celebrate with us today! We had a lot of fun seeing your creations.

Empathy really is a superpower!

04/06/2026

Celebrate community & stories with this truly wonderful live theatre from Theatre Workhouse in the foyer at Barnstaple Library Friday 5th June 1.30pm.
Bring a packed lunch. Drop in. Donations welcomed.

Arts Council England One Barnstaple Libraries Unlimited

04/06/2026

Save the date!

As part of the , we're inviting you to celebrate your local library this Day on 4 June.

Libraries are so much more than shelves of books, they’re places to connect, learn, create and discover.

Whether you’re a lifelong member or haven’t visited in years, this is your invitation to rediscover everything your library has to offer.

04/06/2026

Happy day!

We've been working hard making this little video to show you how easy it can be to join our library.

We wonder what you will discover next time you're in the Library?

Hopefully we will see you soon!

03/06/2026

Can you help us share the books everyone wants to read this month? 📚

There’s high demand for our 10 most wanted titles, and many eager customers are waiting to borrow them. We’ve purchased as many copies as our budget allows, but if you’re able to help, we’d be truly grateful.

If you have a pristine copy, you’ve finished reading - whether it’s one you bought yourself or received as a gift - you can donate it at any library in Devon or Torbay. We’ll add it to our collection to help reduce the waiting list.

Thank you so much for your support! 💚

Our 10 most popular titles this month are:

1. The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout
2. Land by Maggie O'Farrell
3. Ironwood by Michael Connelly
4. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke
5. The Midnight Train by Matt Haig
6. Whistler by Ann Patchett
7. The Names by Florence Knapp
8. The Final Target by Nora Roberts
9. London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe
10. Enough by Dawn French