Library Lates is a series of specially curated events, live from Exeter Library.
On Friday 8th July, we'll be keeping the library open well into the evening, and awaken the library with musical performances, interactive art exhibitions, and a silent disco.
The main library will host two amazing acts: Samantics is a one man machine of honesty and energetic lyrics, using a trolley full of sounds, including ukulele, bass, beats, piano, harmonies and more. Emily Magpie are a dynamic and exciting dream-pop three-piece creating glittering spatial soundscapes and effervescent melodies intertwined with song writing delving into different dimensions.
Elsewhere in the library, we have an interactive creative art exhibition run by Black Dog and Sweet F.A, a rebel art-collective and boutique that champion positive mental health and create thought-provoking pieces of all kinds. Also, the brilliant Oddstep Deployment Unit who will be showcasing an audio-visual montage of recordings, readings and 3D modelling.
A spellbinding mix of live visuals and sound, this will be a truly unique experience. To add to this, we will also be running a silent disco, with tunes from our resident librarian DJs. Expect an alternative mix of retro hits, slow burners, dance classics and everything in between while you browse the shelves.
Bar Nova will also be operating in the library keeping the party going, offering a selection of beers, wines, spirits, soft drinks and snacks.
Please note: The minimum age for this event is 16 years old
Cost: £7 / £5 concessions
Accessibility Statement: The Library can be accessed vie Castle Street which runs parallel to Exeter Library High Street. The Library connects directly to the Rougemont Gardens.
The Library is in close proximity to Exeter Central Station (roughly 5 minutes’ walk), Exeter Bus Station (roughly 10 minutes’ walk), and many connection bus stops on the high street.
There are five Blue Badge spaces outside the main entrance and four / five at the bottom of the slope (on Musgrave Row). These are all public Blue Badge parking spaces however and not dedicated to the library.
The are numerous car parks situated within walking distance of the building, including Guildhall Centre Parking (EX4 3HJ), John Lewis Car Park (EX4 6AH) and Princesshay Parking (EX1 1EU).
The entrance to the building is wheelchair accessible. There is a circular ramp, as well as a small set of stairs. As you enter, you walk into our foyer and café area and can continue through the building to the main library floor, children’s library, and accessible toilet. The second floor houses our quiet area. The third has our Rougemont Lounge and Balcony, and Rougemont Meeting Room. The fourth floor has the public toilets.
All floor are accessible using a set of customer stairs or a public lift. The public toilets on the top floor have four cubicles, one of which is accessible (and baby changing). The Rougemont Balcony is accessible via a small step, however we have portable wheelchair ramps that can be used to allow access.
The toilet in the children’s library is accessible and has baby changing facilities.
The library furniture and bookshelves are laid out in such a way to ensure wheelchair access throughout.
