A new season of events from art workshops to live music is coming to Paignton Library from August to October this year.
The Get Creating season encourages the local community to get in touch with their creative side. Whether participating in activities or watching performances, there is something for everyone, even for those who wouldn’t describe themselves as creative. Most are offered free or at a very low cost.
It’s the second time Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs libraries across the county, has run the themed season. More than 4000 people took part in Get Creative activities last year. This year’s key events will take place in Barnstaple, Exeter and Paignton libraries.
Highlights include a Harry Potter-themed art workshop for all ages, a children’s Halloween costume disco and a toddlers’ disco. There’s a puzzle-solving trail around the library for amateur sleuths and story time with the flamboyant Mama G. Paignton Library will also shake the shelves after hours with its second Library Lates on 16th November – an 80s-themed evening of music and creativity with a bar and refreshments on offer.
In 2022, Libraries Unlimited secured a £720,369 grant from Arts Council England to boost its thriving programme of music, films, workshops and high-quality community events between 2023 and 2026.
Rae Hoole, Creative Communities Producer from Libraries Unlimited said: “Our first Get Creating season was a great success. This funding from Arts Council England has been incredible, allowing us to put on a huge range of events for everyone across Devon and Torbay. There truly is something for everyone!
“The funding and experience we have built up during the previous seasons means the programme just keeps getting bigger and better. We are encouraging everyone to come. We hope people will bring their friends and families and who knows, they might discover talents that they never knew about and pick up some new skills along the way!”
For details of all events please visit Evolve – Events (librariesevolve.org.uk)
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