Writer's with laptops around a table.
✍️ Self-Led Writing Hub
Every other Thursday (starting 30 April) we're offering a quiet room in the Library for writers of all kinds to write.
Enjoy some focussed time, motivation, & accountability to get that project written!
Runs from 5.15-6.45pm. Teas and coffees available. No booking needed.
Singer with a guitar in front of a crowd.
A group of folk musicians in front of a crowd.
A group of folk musicians.
A folk singer in front of a crowd.
🎶 We had an amazing Folk in the Library last Sunday! 🎸
12 acts. 2 stages. All completely free. A few hundred people poured in throughout the day to listen, cheer, or just sit quietly and read whilst enjoying some lovely live music.
#LoveLibraries
Three women sat on orange chairs in front of an audience in the library.
🗣️ Last Writes at Exeter Library 🎤
An evening of poems, songs, stories, & discussion around the themes of death & dying. Featuring the MoorHeart Threshold Singers, spoken-word poets, a celebrant, a hospice worker - and you!
📆 Wed 6 May 19:00-21:00
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You can find all our events & links for booking here: https://linktr.ee/exeterlibraryevents
✨Your library events for the rest of spring...
Lots of events planned for the highly anticipated Afterlives festival - https://afterlives.uk/
Plus the annual 'Dance Against Racism', and Bard of Exeter competition, plus lots more.
#LoveLibraries
Adults with PMLD enjoying music.
Adults with PMLD enjoying music.
🎶JamTastic is a fun filled & inclusive music session for adults with PMLD.
Led by the brilliant Duo Tutti, with loads of instruments & ways to get involved.
It's starting back in May after a break. To sign up (2 spaces left) please give us an email - exeter.libraryLibraries Unlimited .org.uk
A seat at the table talk
🪑 Afterlives Festival: A Seat at the Table
A reflective lunch around a table, sharing food, & taking part in open conversations about death, memory, & belonging. Following lunch, a talk by shroud designer & maker Dagmara Rudkin.
📍Exeter Library
Sun 17 May 12:30-15:00
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There's still time to throw your hat into the ring to become the next Bard of Exeter! 📢
Supported by Exeter Library, Exeter City of Lit, Taking the Mic and Spork, the Bardic role is a chance to make your mark on the city! 🎭
Apply by Friday 8th May: www.exetercityofliterature.com/bard-of-exeter
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/exeter/exeter-library-rougemont-room-1st-floor/jo-in-the-water-exeter-library-films-at-the-library/2026-04-23/14:00/t-vxxpgox
NEXT WEDNESDAY
🏊♀️ Jo in the Water: Films at The Library
This Earth Day, watch 'Jo In The Water' at Exeter Library - Exmouth-based Jo Bateman takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-vs-Goliath battle to protect our waters.
Wed 22 April: 2:00PM-3.30PM
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Afterlives May 15-17.
Afterlives is a unique 3 day festival coming to Exeter Library on May 15-17.
Exploring the universal themes of death, dying & grief through activities & workshops.
Including a one-on-one puppet show, choral reefs made from ashes, “Pick an Afterlife” claw machine, VR “paint your emotions”, & more…
Carla Jenkins.
THIS THURSDAY
✍️RAW Writing: Come & Write with us!
A two-hour session where Raw Writing tutors take you through writing prompts to get your creative energy flowing! Perfect for aspiring novel or memoir writers.
📍 Exeter Library
📅THU 16 APRIL 17:00 - 19:00
🎫 www.ticketsource.co....
Johnny Mains
🌇 Author Talk: The Dead of Summer with Johnny Mains
Explore the strange folklore & eerie traditions surrounding May Day Eve, Walpurgis Night, & Midsummer in this fascinating talk with writer & anthologist Jonny Mains.
📅 Thurs 14 May
⏰ 6:30pm–8:00pm
📍 Exeter Library
www.ticketsource.com...
Demystifying AI
NEXT TUESDAY
Exeter Science Centre is back at Exeter library with an event from their new programme: Demystifying AI!🤖
With hands-on activities around what artificial intelligence is.
📍 Library foyer
📅 10am-2pm on Tues 14 April - FREE family-friendly drop-in!
Step 1: login - from your library website or from the app. Step 2: search - search, browse and discover the great collection 24/7. Step 3: borrow - confirm your choice or reserve a title for later. Step 4: download - download the complete eAudiobook instantly. When reserved titles are ready to download we'll email you. Step 5: enjoy - enjoy listening everywhere you go. Step 6: revisit - we're always adding new titles so visit often.
🔎 Take a look at our digital library!
🎧 Free eAudiobooks, eBooks, eNewspapers/Magazines through Borrow Box
📜 Free access to research
🧓 Free access to Ancestry
🎼 Free access to millions of classical tracks through Naxos
🚗 Free access to Theory Test Pro
+ much more: discover.librariesun...
📢 Great news for South West writers...
Applications are now open for our 2026 Ronald Duncan Stipends! 🎉
If exploring archives sparks ideas for your writing, this might be the opportunity for you 📖
✍️ For more info and to apply, please visit our LibGuide ⬇️
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting #Archives
Apply to be the next bard of exeter.
📣 Could you be the new "Bard of Exeter"?
Did you know Exeter is one of the few cities with the ancient right to appoint a Bard?
Every year, poets, singers, storytellers, rappers, & wordsmiths aged 16+ from Devon compete for the illustrious title.
More info here: www.ticketsource.com...
Liz Earle, How to Age. Anthony Horowitz, A deadly episode. Susan Lewsi, Who can Trustc You. Gilliam McAllister, Caller Unknown. David Baldacci, Hope Rises. Beth O'Leary, The Name Game.
Pamela Butchart, The Guinea Pig Rescue. Jenny Valentine, The Drama Queens. L.D.Lapinski, Artezans The Last Spellbreaker. That's Not My Princess. Boots and Cats. Alastair Chrisholm, We Are Dragon.
📚 New library books hitting the shelves this April. Take a look 👇
#LoveLibraries
The Joy of Improv
🎭The Joy of Improv at Exeter Library🎭
If you’ve never tried improv before, this is your moment. Try a relaxed & playful session featuring a variety of fun games & exercises.
📅 Monthly - next one Sun 19th April, 1:45-3.45 PM
📍 Rougemont Room
🎫 Info & bookings here: www.eventbrite.co.uk...?
You can find all our events & links for booking here: https://linktr.ee/exeterlibraryevents
🪺 We've got a bumper schedule of events heading into Easter - grab your tickets because many are selling out quick!
discover.librariesun...
#LoveLibraries
The circus ring master playing a musical instrument to children at Okehampton library.
📚 Storytelling in the Library: Dancing Tales 🕺
EASTER HOLS - The old circus ringmaster tells tales of acrobats, dancing bears & magical imps! A 30-minute show that's perfect for all the family, suitable for ages 6+
📅 Wed 15 April
⏲️ 11:00 - 11:30, & 12:00 - 12:30
🎫 www.ticketsource.co....
A person looking through the window of a dolls house.
📅 Hold the Date: Afterlives at Exeter Library.
Something special is coming to Exeter Library this May.
From 15–17 May we're hosting Afterlives; a family-friendly arts festival exploring how creativity, storytelling & community can help us talk more openly about death, dying & end-of-life choices.
Did you know Exeter is one of the few cities with the ancient right to appoint a Bard?
The Bard represents the land & people for a year & a day with a bunch of perks plus some fancy blue robes chucked in!
Find out how you can become this year's Bard: www.exetercityofliterature.com/bard-of-exeter
Business Masterclass: The Effective Use of Time.
How to really sell.
🚀 Two Powerful Business Masterclasses Coming to Exeter Library in April!
If you’re a small business owner looking to grow, get more customers, & take control of your time, these workshops are for you 👇
📅 8 April & 15 April
📍 Exeter Library – Rougemont Room
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk...
Isle of Skeye
Third Girl From The Left
4:00–4:30 – Isle of Skeye
This alt-folk trio blend folk melodies with ethereal effects, rich harmonies & powerful lyricism.
4:45–5:15 – Third Girl From The Left
An indie-alt artist supported by BBC Introducing, LOUD Women and Amazing Radio. She’s built a reputation for compelling live performances
Henry Everett
Iris.
2:45–3:15 – Storytelling with Henry Everett
Performance storyteller, author & poet Henry Everett tells captivating stories for all ages across the UK.
3:30–4:00 – Iris
Writing for those who feel deeply, Iris explores girlhood, friendship and intimacy through rich, atmospheric song writing.
Casey-Rae
Holly Ebony
1:15–1:45 – Casey-Rae Perry
Casey-Rae writes from raw, honest emotion, pairing delicate vocals with open tunings that create a beautifully nostalgic sound.
2:00–2:30 – Holly Ebony
A contemporary folk singer-songwriter known for soulful lyricism & a voice reminiscent of Sandy Denny & Tracy Chapman.
Folk in the Library. A free afternoon of folk music.
Introducing the first 6 of 12 acts for Folk in the Library on Sunday 19 April 📚🎶
🧵
the Code Crusaders
🎭 Theatre in the Library: Ada & the Code Crusaders 👩💻
A new family opera from the English Touring Opera showing at Exeter Library. Mathematical superheros, the Code Crusaders, time travel to Victorian times to find the first computer programmer.
Sun 17 May: 15:00-16:00
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Blue sky with large white clouds framing bold white text that reads “Air Quality in Exeter.”
There’s still time to have your say on air quality in Exeter 💬
We’re working on a new Air Quality Strategy and want to hear from people who live, work or spend time in the city.
More: news.exeter.gov.uk/still-time-t...
📝 Young writers everywhere, get writing - you have until 18th May to enter this year's Flash Fiction Competition.
All details + form here: literatureworks.org.uk/announcing-o...
A poster of a woman swimming in a body of water.
🏊♀️ Jo in the Water: Films at The Library
This Earth Day, watch a screening of 'Jo In The Water' at Exeter Library - Exmouth-based Jo Bateman takes on one of the UK’s biggest water companies in a David-vs-Goliath battle to protect our waters.
Wed 22 April: 2:00PM-3.30PM
www.ticketsource.co....