What's on in Plymouth Libraries

Weekly events in libraries include rhymetimes and storytimes for children and reading groups for adults.

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September

Nappuchino

Central Library
Thursday 11 September, 2.30pm

Stay after rhymetime for a real nappy demonstration and a cup of coffee.

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Chatterbooks

Crownhill Library
Tuesday 16 September: 4pm to 4.30pm

A monthly reading group for 8 to 11 year olds. Phone 01752 306248 or email crownhill.library@plymouth.gov.uk for more details.

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Simon Hall

Central Library
Wednesday 17 September: 7pm

TV News presenter and Crime Novelist, Simon Hall will be launching his latest book - Evil Valley.

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Robert Goddard

Central Library
Tuesday 23 September: 7pm

Popular author, Robert Goddard will be talking about his new novel - Found Wanting.

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European Day of Languages

Central Library
Friday 26 September: 11am to 1pm

Find out about learning languages with local tutors and translators. Includes Spanish taster sessions, Greek bingo and free refreshments.

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International Rhymetime

Central Library
Friday 26 September: From 2pm

Part of our European Day of Languages celebration.

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Hidden City Festival

Various locations
Monday 29 September to Sunday 5 October

A week-long festival celebrating the arts, heritage and architecture in Plymouth. For more information visit the Hidden City Festival website.

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October

Europe at War

North Prospect Library
Wednesday 1 October: 1pm to 4pm

Shared memories over tea and cakes baked to a wartime recipe.

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Family Learning Fun Day

Central Library
Saturday 4 October: 10am to 4pm

Take up the challenge and learn something new: Circle dancing, circus skills, drumming, storytelling, crafts, quizzes, games and more.

All the details are on our Family Learning Festival page.

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Booksale

Plymstock Library
Saturday 4 October: 9am to 4pm

Books, CDs and DVDs at bargain prices.

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The Shout It Out Project presents the award-winning play…
“If you can’t read you can’t do it”

Central Library
Wednesday 8 October: 7pm

Written and directed by Sue Torr.

This is not just any old play – some of the performers have difficulties with reading, writing and spelling and have never acted in public before.

Refreshments will be served.

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Bookstart Week: Pirates and Princess Parties

Come dressed as a pirate or princess, prizes for the best fancy dress.

For the under fives.

Central Library
Thursday 9 October: 2pm

Crownhill Library
Tuesday 7 October: 2.15pm

Devonport Library
Wednesday 8 October: 10.15am

Efford Library - Pirates only
Tuesday 7 October: 2.15pm

Estover Library
Tuesday 7 October: 3.30pm

Ernesettle Library
Saturday 18 October: 10am

Laira Library
Wednesday 8 October: 10.30am

North Prospect Library
Tuesday 7 October: 10am

Peverell Library
Friday 10 October: 10.30am

St Budeaux Library
Thursday 9 October 10am

Southway Library
Thursday 9 October: 2pm

Stoke Library
Tuesday 7 October: 10.30am

Tothill Library
Tuesday 7 October: 2.15pm

West Park Library
Tuesday 14 October: 10am

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Reporting crime – Writing crime

Crownhill Library
Friday 24 October: 7.15pm

With Simon Hall, TV News presenter and Crime Novelist.

Phone 01752 306248 or email crownhill.library@plymouth.gov.uk for more information.

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The sky's the limit

Efford Library
Wednesday 29 October: 9.30am to 1pm
Family fun with computers and the internet. No booking required.

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Big Picture Party

St Budeaux Library
Thursday 30 October: 2.30pm

Hear tales from the brothers Grimm with Storytellers Stone Soup and create your own picture in the library.

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Half term activities - Harry and the Dinosaurs

For children aged four to 11 years old unless specified

Central Library
Monday 27 October: 2pm

Crownhill Library
Wednesday 29 October: 10.30am

Efford Library
Tuesday 28 October: 3pm

Ernesettle Library
Friday 31 October: 3pm

Estover Library
Monday 27 October: 3.15pm

Laira Library
Wednesday 29 October: 11am

North Prospect Library
Friday 31 October: 3pm

Peverell Library
Friday 31 October: 2.30pm

Southway Library
Tuesday 28 October: 10am

Stoke Library
Monday 27 October: 4pm

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Under fives storytime

Crownhill Library
Tuesday 28 October: 10.30am
Friday 31 October: 11am

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