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Go digital and celebrate Read an eBook Day

Plymouth libraries are inviting people to share their favourite books and stories online in celebration of Read an eBook Day today (Thursday 18 September).

The national event encourages readers to share the books they love, or their favourite reading places on Twitter and Facebook by using the hashtag #eBookDay – and everyone who does will be in with a chance of winning a tablet or...

A new chapter for library services in Plymouth

Plans to transform the way library services are provided in Plymouth look set to take a step forward next week.

Cabinet members will consider a three-year action plan to comprehensively review the library service and identify ways it can better meets the needs of its customers, as well as local communities.

The plan aims to deliver the Council’s pledge to ‘protect and...

Favourite reads book a place on staircase for World Book Day

A children’s author got to see the title of his book writ large at a Plymouth secondary school when he paid a visit ahead of World Book Day.

A staircase at Stoke Damerel Community College has been decorated to resemble a giant pile of books especially to celebrate the annual event and Marcus Alexander’s latest book Blood and Fire was one of them.

Lesley Wrennall, the College’s...

New library will provide new beacon for North Prospect

Excitement rises as the long awaited new shiny library in North Prospect is set to open in just over a week’s time.

After 80 years at Wolseley Road the public library is moving to the brand new Beacon on North Prospect Road and will be opening its doors for the first time at 9am on Friday 14 March.

Residents of all ages are invited to join the celebrations by coming to take a...

Friends win prizes this National Libraries Day

Do you love your local library? Then spread the word – it could earn you a Nexus 7 tablet or a £50 Amazon voucher!

Plymouth City Council is marking National Libraries Day (Saturday 8 February) with a special prize draw for existing members who get their friends to join.

Just take a friend along to any Plymouth library between 1 and 15 February, get them to sign up for a card...

Winter health event offers advice on on staying warm and healthy this winter

Drop in at Southway Library on Friday 29 November for advice on how to stay healthy this winter, avoid debt and save money on your fuel bills.

The Winter Health event will run from 11am to 2pm.

Experts will be on hand with information on finding the best energy deal and you’ll be able to sign up to a free scheme that will search out the best tariff for you, regardless of how...

Money advice roadshow announced

Money advice events are to be held across Plymouth to help people get to grips with recent benefit changes.

Plymouth City Council is teaming up with organisations across the city to help people who have been affected by the recent changes to benefits.

The focus will be on supporting carers and people living with a disability. Information, advice and support will be available to...

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