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This week is #Volunteersweek and we are pleased to unveil a new table top display in our Outer Library:
'In the ro… https://t.co/Se4O5kSWel
01 June 2023
It’s May half term, the sun is shining & there's lots going on at the DEI.
🐝 TOMORROW
Make A Bug Hotel
Family fu… https://t.co/Uqp18t2NHd
31 May 2023
In the 1890s, the South West's leading ecclesiastical architect, Edward Ashworth, painted the Crystal Palace Dinosa… https://t.co/Cas9DU2w3m
31 May 2023
Before and after!
This morning we were thrilled to take delivery of 10 books that were sent for conservation work… https://t.co/o23xIRVv4Q
30 May 2023
If you're heading to Sidmouth this #BankHolidayWeekend you'd be choosing wisely according to the 'The beauties of E… https://t.co/mXF54GQcxm
26 May 2023
Did You Know?
Librarians used to live in the cottage at the rear of the Institution. The first Librarian, John Squance, lived here from 1813 with his wife and daughter, Eliza. In 1849, Eliza was appointed his successor – one of the first female librarians in the country.