84 By the Dart • Dartmouth at Work


Apart from book lending, what other services do you offer? Computer access, scanning, faxing and photocopying. There’s also a job club, author events, various children’s activities and four reading groups.


How many of you work here? Four - we are all ladies and very approachable, not scary or too serious! We enjoy helping people choose their next book and are happy to help with the self-service kiosks. We offer a friendly and understanding service - if someone has racked up a fine in the past we don’t hold a grudge!


Do you have a specific role? Yes, I deal with the children’s section. It’s a lovely bright corner of the library. I organise themed craft workshops, so little ones can create things like mini scarecrows to take home. We also run a Lego club, make school visits and lead a bounce and rhyme session. I always keep crayons in the children’s section so they can get arty and colour something during a visit - handy if their siblings are taking longer to choose their books. Then we use the pictures to decorate the library.


Do you set reading challenges? Yes, we have a couple throughout the year. I really enjoyed the summer one which was based on Roald Dahl. Children had to read six books to earn special cards and a certificate and medal at the end. We had lots of Roald Dahl pictures up around the children’s section.


What is it like working with children each day? I really like it. I have a four-year-old boy so I am used to little ones! I think it’s so important to get a love


of literature early. The younger ones don’t have to understand about the words - just turning pages and looking at the pictures while someone runs their fingers along the writing is a great start. It’s about basic steps and keeping it light and fun.


Do you live in Dartmouth? No, Totnes. I love the scenery on the drive in and don’t think of it as a commute at all. I used to live just outside Cambridge and my drive in took an hour and a half each way. There were times when I was just sat in my car staring out the window at other cars and rows of houses. This drive to work is a dream!


RNLI Visitor Centre 9 South Embankment, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BH


We have a fabulous gift shop, so make your christmas gifts


lifesaving gifts this year.


11am – 4pm


Open daily


Go to our website for more details, and the local station website for local information. www.rnli.org.uk • www.dartlifeboat.org.uk • 01803 832423


01 ‘Set First Impressions’ (entrance) - overall view of visitor centre and shop.


The RNLI visitor centre in Dartmouth is an amazing place to experience during your visit to the town. Learn more about this lifesaving organisation through interactive exhibits, knowledgeable volunteers. Plus a once in a lifetime chance to step on board a real D Class lifeboat.


Admission FREE


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