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

Prostate Cancer UK
Date: 07 January 2019
Time: 14:00 - 15:00
Description: Free – booking essential Prostate Cancer UK Listen to professionals talk through the ambition of shifting the science over the next 10 years to focus on radical improvements in diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and support.
Audience: All
Cost: Free
Theme: Active Life Active Mind
Lego Coding Workshop
Date: 14 December 2019
Time: 13:00 - 14:30
Description: Come and use our new Lego kits at our Lego coding workshops. These workshops are suitable for 7 years and above and will take place in our new teen area. Parental supervision is necessary for 7 year olds. We will also start our usual Lego club earlier so that younger children can play in the children's library at the same time.
Audience: Child
Cost: Free
Theme:
Poetry For Pleaure
Date: 14 December 2019
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:
Local History Group
Date: 21 December 2019
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:
Poetry For Pleasure
Date: 11 January 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:
Local Studies Group
Date: 18 January 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:
Family History And Ancestry Group
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:
Poetry For Pleasure
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:
Local History 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:
Family History And Ancestry Group
Date: 04 March 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: Adult
Cost: Free
Theme:
Poetry For Pleasure
Date: 14 March 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:
Local History Group
Date: 21 March 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:
Family History And Ancestry Group
Date: 01 April 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: Adult
Cost: Free
Theme:
Poetry For Pleasure
Date: 11 April 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:
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Opening hours:
Mon | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Tue | 09:30 - 13:00 |
Wed | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Thu | 09:30 - 13:00 |
Fri | 09:30 - 18:00 |
Sat | 09:30 - 16:00 |
Contact us:
Rachel Kidd
Email: Torquay Library
Tel: 01803 714452
Find us:
Torquay Library
Lymington Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ1 3DT