Torquay Library

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Torquay Library is a welcoming community library situated just around the corner from Torquay Town Hall. There is a lot going on for all generations, including regular Music Rhythm and Rhyme sessions and holiday craft activities.

There is free Wi-Fi as well as PCs for public use. You can also book time with IT volunteers if you require assistance. As well as space for study, there is plenty of comfortable seating for relaxing.

Services

Children’s events
Book groups and events
Free public computers and Wi-Fi
Printing, copying and scanning facilities
Room hire

Torquay Library events Torquay Library events

Infant First Aid and Teddy Tales Special

Worried you won't know what to do in an emergency? Alex from the South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust will be with us to teach infant first aid. Afterwards will be a first aid themed Teddy Tales. Booking Essential at either the enquiry desk, by phone or via email. This event is part of our Active Life Active Mind programme of activities throughout January 2020 that focus on promoting good health and well-being.

Date: 27 January 2020

Time: 10:30 - 11:45

Description: Worried you won't know what to do in an emergency? Alex from the South West Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust will be with us to teach infant first aid. Afterwards will be a first aid themed Teddy Tales. Booking Essential at either the enquiry desk, by phone or via email. This event is part of our Active Life Active Mind programme of activities throughout January 2020 that focus on promoting good health and well-being.

Audience: All

Cost: Free

Theme:

Events: Events » Health and Wellbeing torquay

Family History And Ancestry Group

Come and find your ancestors using Ancestry on the library computers in the Learning Centre upstairs at Torquay Library. Drop in and see what you can find. Free event

Date: 05 February 2020

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Description: Come and find your ancestors using Ancestry on the library computers in the Learning Centre upstairs at Torquay Library. Drop in and see what you can find. Free event

Audience: All

Cost: Free

Theme:

Events: Events » History and Heritage torquay

Harry Potter Book Night!

Dear Wizards and Witches, Come help us celebrate the Triwizard Tournament with games, stories, crafts and sweets provided by our house elves. Come dressed for Hogwarts as either a wizard, a muggle or a magical creature! Let our sorting hat decide which House you should be in. Will it be Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff? 3-11 year olds Tickets are £1 per child Pre-booking essential

Date: 06 February 2020

Time: 16:30 - 17:30

Description: Dear Wizards and Witches, Come help us celebrate the Triwizard Tournament with games, stories, crafts and sweets provided by our house elves. Come dressed for Hogwarts as either a wizard, a muggle or a magical creature! Let our sorting hat decide which House you should be in. Will it be Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff? 3-11 year olds Tickets are £1 per child Pre-booking essential

Audience: Child

Cost: £1.00

Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making torquay

Poetry For Pleasure

Come and discuss poetry and share what you've written with our poetry group.

Date: 08 February 2020

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Description: Come and discuss poetry and share what you've written with our poetry group.

Audience: Adult

Cost: Free

Theme:

Events: Events » Books and Poetry torquay

Local History Group

Want to know more about Torbay? Have some information to share? Come along to our Local Studies Group.

Date: 15 February 2020

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Description: Want to know more about Torbay? Have some information to share? Come along to our Local Studies Group.

Audience: Adult

Cost: Free

Theme:

Events: Events » History and Heritage torquay

Puppets!

Date: 17 February 2020

Time: 14:00 - 15:00

Description: We’ll be reading Julia Donaldson’s Paper Dolls book and making puppets! Torquay Library Monday 17th February, 2020 14:00-15:00 £1 per child, booking essential via email, at the Desk or on 01803 714452

Audience: Child

Cost: £1.00

Theme:

Events: Events » Crafts and Making torquay