Tavistock Library
Tavistock Library was a hive of community activity over the summer with this year’s summer reading challenge about nature and our planet, plus library trike story time sessions in the park, craft sessions and animal encounters. But just because summer has finished it doesn’t mean it’s all quiet at the library – October starts with Fun Palace followed by a weekend devoted to crime! The library has a warm welcome for everyone and in addition to a wide selection of books and audiobooks, there are also lots of events and regular activities for children and adults, as well as access to computers, free Wi-Fi, printing, scanning and photocopying. For children there are Tavy Tales and Bounce and Rhyme sessions, plus staff will still be driving the library trike round the town for story time sessions and giving out children’s books. While adults can enjoy Scrabble, sewing and reading groups, as well as one-to-one support with online job searches, CV writing and IT help. The bookcases have even been pushed aside for live music sessions with local artists, with plans to showcase local talent on a more regular basis.
In addition, Tavistock Library has two newly refurbished community rooms and an IT area which are available to hire. As part of Drawn to the Valley Open Studios in the summer, six artists put on an exhibition and demonstrations in the Harrison Room which has been fitted with a professional art hanging system – look out for more DTTV exhibitions in due course, as well as artists’ cards on sale at the reception desk. The Harrison Room has also been recently kitted out with a new Tovertafel games console, designed for use in healthcare settings. Using infrared sensors, a loudspeaker and a high-quality projector, interactive games can be projected onto a table, and are designed specifically for people with dementia. Some U3A activities are also held in the library, such as French and German conversation and calligraphy.
The Friends of Tavistock Library is an informal group which fundraises for the library and sponsors special events, such as children’s storytelling. The Friends are staging a crime weekend 21st to 23rd October, including a murder mystery event, quiz night and crime writing workshop – for more details see What’s On. If you would like to join the Friends of Tavistock Library or help at events, please email romartin@eastcotecornwall.co.uk or phone 01822 612218.
You can find information about the library’s full programme of events on Facebook @TavistockLibrary, www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/arena/tavistocklibrary, or email tavistock.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk or phone 01822 612218.
Tavy Tales Book Group: first Monday of the month at 4pm
Bounce and Rhyme: Tues 2pm, Thurs 11am
Sew with Sally: Thurs 9.30am
Scrabble for adults: Fri 1.30pm
Adult reading group: contact the library for details
Job Club Thurs: 11am-1pm, book a session tailored to your needs
Craft events: check Facebook for details
Creative writing: check Facebook for details