Devizes Library

01/06/2026

Wiltshire Libraries supports HiVIS Fortnight (1-14 June 2026) promoting services to enable visually impaired people to continue to access reading. We have audiobooks, eAudiobooks, and Large print books available; a Visually impaired membership; contact information for organisations such as Wiltshire Sight and the RNIB; and a Visually Impaired Reading Group. Ask at your local library or find out more online https://orlo.uk/LSA2S

29/05/2026

Meet the author: Kate Rhodes at Amesbury Library, Thursday 4 June, 6pm

The islands' secrets run deeper than the sea...

Kate Rhodes is a bestselling British crime writer. Her latest books are the acclaimed Isles of Scilly mysteries. Kate has been passionate about the islands since holidaying there as a child, and still returns regularly to research her books. Kate has been nominated for the Crime Novel of the Year award, and twice for the Library Dagger award.

She wrote The Stalker (2024) a standalone psychologist crime novel, and the brilliant Alice Quentin series, featuring a forensic psychologist working on murder cases in London and also works part-time as a Creative Writing Fellow at Cambridge University.

Her work is described as "dark, intense, and expertly crafted" and "an absolute master of pace, plotting and character."

Don't miss your chance to meet the author! Tickets are £3 and available now from Amesbury Library 01980 623491

For more information and to add an event reminder to your calendar, visit https://orlo.uk/vNAUm

27/05/2026

Get ready to turn up the volume on reading this summer! The 's launches on Saturday 4 July for 4-11 year olds with this year's music-inspired theme: Read to the Beat! As part of the , we're inviting children to take part in the fun and discover stories full of imagination, creativity and wonder, all FREE through the library! Pop into your local Wiltshire library and collect a FREE bookmark to find out more https://orlo.uk/jQert

27/05/2026

Meet the author: Holly Webb at Chippenham Library on Friday 29 May, 2pm

Holly Webb is one of Britain's best-loved children's writers. She has written over 100 books for children, and her work has been translated into over 30 languages. Her animal stories are inspired by the Animals of Farthing Wood and Watership Down.

"I love Holly's books, even the sad bits..!"

"A great bedtime read."

"Holly's books are my absolute favourites."

Book your free ticket at Chippenham Library 01249 650536

Tickets are for child places, parents/guardians need not book a place.

For more information and to add this event to your calendar, visit https://orlo.uk/feahs

26/05/2026

Another great creation from our Brick Creators Club 😀

25/05/2026

We may be closed today, but don't worry if you have run out of reading material, you can still access eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines via the Libby app.
For more information visit : http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/libraries-ebooks

21/05/2026

⭐Wiltshire Police Community Cyber Drop In⭐

Wiltshire Police will be at Devizes Library on Tuesday 26 May between 11am and 1pm to talk about the latest cyber threats and scams and how you can protect yourself. This is a drop in session so no need to book.

21/05/2026

Don't forget Wiltshire Museum will be here tomorrow to chat about the plans for the new museum. This is a drop in event from 10am-12 noon.

We're celebrating Local History Month this May and we'll be hosting an exciting series of free events at the library.

*Discover the British Newspaper Archive - training session on Thursday 14 May, 2.00pm - 3.00pm.

*Discover Ancestry UK - training session on Thursday 28 May, 2.00pm - 3.00pm

Tickets are free for the above sessions but booking is essential. To book, please speak to a member of staff or call Devizes Library on 01380 826190.

We're also hosting a free drop-in session with the all about the Devizes Assizes Project.

*Update on the Devizes Assizes Project - drop-in session Friday 22 May, 10.00am - 12.00pm

21/05/2026

Discover Dinosaurs!

Wiltshire Museum will be coming to Devizes Library tomorrow to explore the world of Dinosaurs. This will be a drop-in session from 10am-12noon.

20/05/2026

Celebrate Local History Month by checking out these titles with a local connection. Who will you discover?

You can request any of these titles via the Solus library app or by visiting the library catalogue website https://orlo.uk/emard

A wide range of events are happening in libraries across the county to celebrate too. Ask library staff to find out more or visit https://orlo.uk/93II0