central library

First look inside Plymouth’s new Central Library

The design company working on the fit-out of Plymouth’s new Central Library have released images showing what the interior will look like.

thedesignconcept have been working with the Council and Claremont Interiors, who are refurbishing the building, to create a more modern and flexible space in the heart of the city centre.

Located on the corner of Armada Way and Mayflower...

Have your say on new Central Library

Plymouth City Council has published plans for the layout of the new central library and is asking people to give feedback.

Earlier in the year the Council announced plans to move the Central Library from North Hill to Taylor Maxwell House on Mayflower Street and revealed plans to co-design the interior of the space with the public.

Since then the Council has been working with...

Dancers to stage a thrilling show for Summer Reading Challenge

There’s a spine-tingling treat in store for families visiting the Central Library on Tuesday 6 August, with super spooky performances from the Second Hand Dance Company.

Dancers will be touring 16 libraries across the South West as part of this year’s ‘Creepy House’ Summer Reading Challenge, thanks to funding from The Arts Council. Pavilion Dance South West have composed music...

Free Wi-Fi introduced in Plymouth libraries

Plymouth City Council is introducing free Wi-Fi in four city libraries.

From Thursday 4 July, customers visiting the Central Library and Plymstock, Plympton and St Aubyn libraries will enjoy free internet access on their own laptops, tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices.

This is the first phase in a roll-out of free Wi-Fi across Plymouth’s library network.

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Council offer businesses guide to intellectual property

Businesses are being invited to an event that could help make them money as well as save hundreds of pounds in legal bills.

Plymouth City Council is hosting a session on intellectual property and how to protect it and exploit it. The event is one of a series of summer business briefings hosted by the council which are designed to offer tips and advice for small and medium-sized...

Family History Day

Are you researching your family tree?

Regardless of whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, come along to our Family History Day and get some help and advice from our experts from the Devon Family History Society, Plymouth Libraries, the Plymouth and West Devon Record Office and the Church of the Latter Day Saints.

Admission is free and there is no need to book. Come along for as little or as long as you like.

Part of Plymouth History Festival 2013

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