Gift Membership

DEI members are part of a thriving community of readers and writers, united by a curiosity for knowledge and an appreciation of Exeter’s cultural heritage. Give a friend or family member DEI membership as a present and you will be giving them a year of discoveries, memorable experiences, and stimulating company.

The benefits of being a member of the DEI are many and varied. Not only do we offer a beautiful, tranquil reading, writing and meeting space right in the centre of Exeter; we also provide a fascinating and entertaining programme of talks, member-led activity groups, and other opportunities to come together and socialise. And this is without even mentioning the riches of our unique heritage and contemporary collections, here for all to discover and enjoy.

We offer a range of membership options, including Individual, Joint, Junior, Youth, and University of Exeter membership. We also offer day- and week-long Trial Memberships. Find out about all the benefits of membership and view all membership options here.

By giving the gift of DEI membership, you are supporting Exeter’s oldest library in its original setting and preserving 7, Cathedral Close for public education and enjoyment for years to come.

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If you would like to purchase a Gift Membership, you can do so either in person or online:

IN PERSON: Pop in during opening hours to fill out a short form, pay for the Gift by card or cash, and take away a Gift Welcome Pack to give to your friend or loved one.

ONLINE: Fill out and submit the form at the bottom of this page. You will be emailed confirmation that we have received your request, and also a payment link to pay for the Gift by card online, and you will then be able to come in and collect the Gift Welcome Pack to pass on.

Our Gift Membership Welcome Pack includes: a New Member information form, essential details and useful information about how to access our facilities and use our resources, leaflets about the history of the DEI and What’s On, two postcards (one featuring an image from our collection, and the other featuring our Outer Library), and a greetings card for you to write with details of your gift. Why not add a DEI tote bag (£10) or a pack of greetings cards featuring images from our collection? Our Trial Membership Gift Pack contains a greetings card, Welcome Letter, DEI postcard, DEI bookmark, and 3 leaflets.

What happens next?

The Gift Membership will start as soon as the recipient comes in with their completed New Member form (enclosed within the Gift Welcome Pack). Gift Memberships must start within 1 year of receipt. If the recipient has not come in within 1 month of receiving the gift, then we will contact them. (This is why we ask for the date that the Gift Membership will be given.)

Please note: It may take us a few days to turnaround an online Gift Membership purchase.

If you have any queries at all about Gift Membership, please contact our Membership Officer, Carrie, on [email protected].