Torquay Library
Unlocking the Cage 6th – 31st May
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay TQ1 3DT 1 Lymington Road, Torquay, United KingdomUnlocking the Cage 6th - 31st MayUncover the lost voices of inspiring female writers in this free augmented reality experience. Exeter Library's special collections lie below the library floor in what is known as the "cage". Out of 800 books in the collection, only 8 are by women. The lives of 4 of these extraordinary …
Local History Group Morning
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay TQ1 3DT 1 Lymington Road, Torquay, United KingdomWednesday 10th May 10am to 12noon There are a great many reasons to drop into this free informal session organised by the Torquay Local History Group- Free Ancestry taster sessions Find out about the Local History and Family History Groups and any research you are interested in Look at Treasures from the Stack - books, maps, …
Local history writer Kevin Dixon hosts 2 talks
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay TQ1 3DT 1 Lymington Road, Torquay, United KingdomLocal history writer Kevin Dixon hosts 2 talks on Wednesday, 17th May Starting at 1:30 pm with "The Great Saturday Night Out" - Do you remember EJs, The Mousetrap, The Yacht and the Hideaway? Join Kevin on a tour of Torquay's Twentieth Century Nightlife; the pubs, the clubs, the drinks and the fashion. At 3:30 pm, …
Babble and Brew with Janet Downer – Murders in May
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay TQ1 3DT 1 Lymington Road, Torquay, United KingdomJoin us for tea, coffee and chat. In keeping with the local history theme, we have special guest Janet Downer with local history tales, including Mortenhampsread and Eulalia's story. Free event, no need to book.
Phil Badcott’s “History Tour of Torquay
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay TQ1 3DT 1 Lymington Road, Torquay, United KingdomAnother great local author. Phil brings you a visual circular tour of Torquay from the Museum, the Strand, the seafront, Cockington, Chelston, Watcome and Meadfoot. Phil uses the Torquay Museum pictorial archive to bring history alive. £2.50 per person. Book in advance. 01803 714452 or email: torquay.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Historical Crime Night with Michael Jecks and Karen Maitland
Wednesday 14th June, 4-6 pm Celebrate National Crime Reading Month at Torquay Library with not 1, or 2 but 3 famous authors at Torquay Library! Meet 2 great historical crime authors in 1 night. Refreshments served. Call 01803 714452 or email: torquay.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Historical Crime Night with Michael Jecks and Karen Maitland
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay TQ1 3DT 1 Lymington Road, Torquay, United KingdomWednesday 14th June 4-6 pm Meet 2 great historical crime authors in 1 night. Refreshments served. £3 per person please book in advance. Call 01803 714452 or email: torquay.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Spinderella!
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay TQ1 3DT 1 Lymington Road, Torquay, United KingdomJoin us for a story and craft session where we'll be making a pull along spider, a balloon football and other spooky and sporty items. For children 3+ £1.00 per child
Wildlife Spotters!
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay TQ1 3DT 1 Lymington Road, Torquay, United KingdomLearn how you can protect wildlife at home! You will discover how projects of the construction industry help protect species too. For children 6-10 years old£1.00 per child
Cosmo The Clown
Torquay Library, Lymington Road, Torquay TQ1 3DT 1 Lymington Road, Torquay, United KingdomBe entertained by this world's greatest magician and watch in awe at his magic tricks! For children 4-11 years old £2.00 per child