Workshops and Events
Librarian’s Tour: Women’s History Month special – Friday 14 March, 2pm
Join our Librarian for a tour of the library, including a chance to get up close with some of our historic books. This time we’ll be telling stories of inspiring […]
*NEW* We are now offering Trial Memberships!
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Why not sign up for a trial day- or week-long membership to see if what we have to offer meets your needs and inspires you?
Heritage Open Days 2024 (6th – 15th September)
We're delighted to be taking part in England's largest celebration of history and culture again this year. The Heritage Open Days festival brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history, and offers the perfect opportunity to see hidden places and try out new experiences!
Access to the Institution from July 2024-December 2024
Information on our temporary entrance in the final phase of building works...
Heritage Open Days 2023 Celebrates ‘Creativity Unwrapped!’ (8th – 17th September)
We're delighted to be taking part in England's largest celebration of history and culture again this year. The Heritage Open Days festival brings people together to celebrate their heritage, community and history, and offers the perfect opportunity to see hidden places and try out new experiences! The year's festival 'Creativity Unwrapped' shares England’s colourful history of creativity. celebrating the experts and enthusiastic amateurs whose passions and skills add something special to our daily lives.
Heritage Open Days 2022 Celebrates ‘Astounding Inventions!’ (9th – 18th September)
From joining junior members to make your own astounding inventions, to discovering more about our delightful heritage haven and living library in the heart of the city, or viewing new works by Ingrid Pollard, artist, research partner and Turner prize nominee, we hope we can inspire you to take part in England's largest celebration of history and culture with us this year!
Motherhood In Devon – Exhibition from 14th June – 5th August 2022
Motherhood in Devon is an exhibition which throws light on mothers' lives and experiences of motherhood, both historic and contemporary.
Saturday Programme: October – December 2021
Join in with our new lifelong learning programme of Saturday workshops and events
Exeter Literary Festival Events – 16th October 2021
We are delighted to host partner events for Exeter Literary Festival