Join or renew here

Join the DEI and  become part of a unique community of readers and writers, united in supporting Exeter’s oldest library in its original setting and preserving 7 Cathedral Close for public education and enjoyment.

Everyone is welcome.

Please see our Membership page for the benefits of supporting our charity.

To JOIN US, please scroll down to the embedded form below and follow the instructions under ‘New Members’. Alternatively, visit us in person and our friendly volunteers will be able to sign you up.

To RENEW your membership, please sign in to your WebCollect account here or click on the big blue ‘Renew’ button below. Alternatively, pop in to renew in person at the front desk.

If you would like to purchase DEI membership as a GIFT, you can do so here.

PLEASE NOTE: Our allocation of complimentary University memberships for 2025–26 is now full. Further details here.

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

Tickets for EVENTS at the DEI may be purchased via TicketTailor here.