Kingsteignton Library


‘The best library in Devon’ serves users of every age


KINGSTEIGNTON is very proud to boast a


wonderful library in its town – indeed, it has been referred to as ‘the best library in Devon’, writes Elizabeth Thompson, Chairman of Friends of Kingsteignton Library. The Friends of Kingsteignton Library (FOKL) group is delighted to support the excellent library staff team through fundraising events that enables the enhancement of the environment of the building, helps raise the profile of the library and supports the aim to increase the facilities for the benefit of our community.


The Group has been fortunate to


receive assistance through Grants from our local Council and other funding sources, for which it is sincerely grateful. The Library is situated most centrally to our


ever-growing town and serves the needs of users of every age in many ways. During the opening hours, not only may books and CDs be borrowed but also computers are available for use free of charge for a timed period. The library staff visit local schools and welcome


classes of pupils into the library on a regular basis. Each Friday morning a very popular Bounce and Rhyme session runs for younger children who are accompanied by parents, grandparents and adult family members – a very enjoyable morning for the young at heart of all ages. Through the very generous donation from the


Lego Foundation, there is a wonderful selection of Lego bricks available for budding builders and designers to be creative. The Library facility is available for hire outside of opening hours and offers a compact and well-ap- pointed small venue for children’s parties, groups’ meetings and fundraising events – current charge is £5 per hour (fuller details are available from the library). FOKL group holds a variety of fundraising events – quiz evenings, cream tea afternoons, visits from local authors, raffles, craft sessions – and monthly Saturday coffee mornings.


The home-made cakes


make this a very special ‘café’ when shopping. 16 KINGSTEIGNTON TOWN GUIDE


Elizabeth Thompson, Chair, Friends of Kingsteignton Library – May ‘19 Library Opening Times:


Monday …………..…… 2.00 pm to 5.00pm Wednesday …………… 10.00 am to 6.00 pm Friday …………………. 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Saturday ……………..... 10.00 am to 1.00 pm


Tel. No: 01626 367980


The well-attended and fun Bingo Evening, held on the last Saturday each month, is another popular event that is much enjoyed by all who attend – as are the food prizes won by the lucky players during the evening.


FOKL would be delighted to welcome new members: Please ask library staff for further information.


Our website – www.devonlibraries.org.uk/web/ arena/kingsteigntonlibrary – and our Facebook pages provide information on events and the library staff team are always able to answer any questions.


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