Exeter Library

Exeter Library A library, and cultural, community hub in the heart of Exeter, run by the Libraries Unlimited charity.

Exeter Library is at the heart of the city's cultural quarter. We are open seven days a week and receive an average of 1,500 visits a day. The library has over 1km of shelves containing over 60,000 books, CDs and DVDs which can be issued at any of the self-service points. In addition, the library has a reserve stack of approximately 150,000 items, available on request. There is a large children's

library overlooking Rougemont Gardens and a separate teen area, as well as 34 computers which are free to use for up to 2 hours per day and printing and copying facilities. Exeter Library is also home to the Business and Intellectual Property (IP) Centre, where you can access information and attend business events and workshops to support your business or start up. The library also houses the first FabLab to be located within a public library in England. FabLab Devon is a community creative space that provides access to a range of digital equipment and machinery. Exeter Library has a range of meeting rooms and function spaces available for hire for competitive rates. For events visit https://www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/events

Exeter Library has a new evening for musicians and songwriters. The Song Symposium meets on the last Wednesday of Septem...
03/09/2026

Exeter Library has a new evening for musicians and songwriters. The Song Symposium meets on the last Wednesday of September, October and November, giving you a relaxed space to share original music, get feedback and meet other people making music in Exeter 🎧🎼🎶

Hosted by library assistant and singer/songwriter Lorian Ross, sessions start with introductions and conversation before moving into listening and feedback on submitted songs. All genres welcome, live performance or pre-produced tracks. Free, but you'll need to book.

Wednesday 30 September, 6:30pm to 9pm. Book here 👉https://fb.me/e/8dfV4ypQ9

Chris McGuire, Peta Hands and Tim Gambrell join us at Exeter Library on Thursday 10 September for How to Write for Child...
03/09/2026

Chris McGuire, Peta Hands and Tim Gambrell join us at Exeter Library on Thursday 10 September for How to Write for Children.

Chris writes fast, funny chapter books for reluctant readers after years in television production. Peta's debut novel grew out of a difficult family period and she's now working on a second. Tim writes Doctor Who spin-off novels for Candy Jar Books alongside Sherlock Holmes stories and Big Finish audio dramas 😊

Tickets are £5, and the proceeds go to Libraries Unlimited . Book your place here 👉https://fb.me/e/8cc6JwLRz

Congratulations to Pepper, who has completed the ☺️☀️Her favourite read along the way was Daisy and the Trouble with K...
02/09/2026

Congratulations to Pepper, who has completed the ☺️☀️

Her favourite read along the way was Daisy and the Trouble with Kittens, and she loved the whole Daisy series. Pepper enjoyed every single book she picked up this summer and is now moving on to the 100 Book Challenge!

Here is Pepper with her certificate ☺️🙌

Do you have a young reader aged 9 to 12 ready to explore the library on their own terms? Tween Discovery Sessions help t...
02/09/2026

Do you have a young reader aged 9 to 12 ready to explore the library on their own terms? Tween Discovery Sessions help them find books suited to their taste, work out their reading style with a quiz, and learn their way around the shelves. Everyone taking part gets a library card in a fresh design made only for this programme. 📚✨

Sessions run Wednesdays (from 09/09) at 4.30pm and Saturdays (from 12/09) at 10am through September. Booking is required, spaces fill fast, so book your spot here 👉https://fb.me/e/24nEH4sE4b

Many congratulations to Baz who has completed the by reading 50 books 👏☺️Baz has been reading lots of different books,...
01/09/2026

Many congratulations to Baz who has completed the by reading 50 books 👏☺️

Baz has been reading lots of different books, but his favourite books to are graphic novels and diary books. His favourite read of the challenge was Hilo Book 4: Waking the Monsters by Judd Winick, which had a gripping plot with lots of action! He particularly liked the characters, which were normal kids with amazing powers.

Baz is excited to read another 50 books and hopefully achieve a gold certificate 📚📜

Here’s what's new in the library catalogue for September! 💚Can’t spot what you want to read on our shelves? You can sear...
01/09/2026

Here’s what's new in the library catalogue for September! 💚

Can’t spot what you want to read on our shelves? You can search for titles on our online library catalogue, reserve books and have them delivered to the library.

A daytime performance space at Exeter Library, built to put mothers and non-binary artists centre stage. Hosts Lizzy Hum...
01/09/2026

A daytime performance space at Exeter Library, built to put mothers and non-binary artists centre stage. Hosts Lizzy Humber and Eleanor Viola bring together songs, poetry and stand up from parents, for parents. Children are welcome, and so is everyone else who fancies coming along.

It's a supportive, lively gig that happens to fall in the middle of the day, so bring your lunch, bring your kids, or just bring yourself. Friday 9 October 2026 and Friday 11 December 2026, 10:30am to 12pm.

More info and tickets here 👉https://www.lizzyhumber.com/events/mothers-on-the-mic-events

How do you write a novel about a history almost nobody has been taught? On Thursday 5th November, author Diane Hinds joi...
31/08/2026

How do you write a novel about a history almost nobody has been taught? On Thursday 5th November, author Diane Hinds joins us at Exeter Library to talk about her debut novel Conquerabia: The Struggle for Identity.

The book traces Trinidad's story from Columbus's arrival in 1498 through Spanish colonial rule, the island's handover to Britain in 1797, and the governorship of Thomas Picton.

Diane will talk you through the research and the writing decisions that shaped the book, with time for questions afterwards. This event is free, and we recommend booking ahead to secure your place 👉https://www.facebook.com/events/1400143598722215

Join us for a one-night-only interactive gameshow, inspired by research into the future of sustainable prawn farming! 🦐🍤...
31/08/2026

Join us for a one-night-only interactive gameshow, inspired by research into the future of sustainable prawn farming! 🦐🍤

The year is 2061. AI Data centres hum around the clock and, in their shadows, unlikely neighbours have found their home; prawn farms!

Powered by waste data-centre heat, prawn farms are now providing the main protein source for the UK's human populations. But running a prawn farm is no easy business. The country needs farmers who can grow stellar prawns while balancing regulations and environmental pressures. Do you have what it takes?

Step into our live, game-show-style experience and find out. Working in teams, you'll go head-to-head in a series of fun and lightly-educational challenges, based on real research from the University of Exeter.

Come for the prawns, stay for the science and maybe leave with a prize or two.

No science background needed, just bring your competitive spirit and a willingness to be silly.

Book here👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shell-yeah-a-prawn-farm-challenge-tickets-1996640862568

Thursday 3 September 2026
17:45-18:45

A new Wednesday session starts at Exeter Library this September, built for ND families with children who are home educat...
30/08/2026

A new Wednesday session starts at Exeter Library this September, built for ND families with children who are home educated or who are currently unable to attend school. From 9 September, our ND Family Hub runs every Wednesday during term time in the Children's Library.

Drop in between 12.30 - 2.30pm for games, LEGO, sensory play and books, and meet other families in a relaxed, supportive setting. Led by parents, this session has no fixed structure and no pressure to stay the whole time. Bring your children, bring an activity they love, and let them lead the way.

Each week, a local organisation joins us to answer questions and share information about support and services near you. First up on 9 September: PDA Devon

Free to attend. No booking needed. All ages welcome 😊

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