Library Lates is a series of specially curated events, live from Exeter Library!
MUSIC
Luna Gray (21:30-22:30)
Emerging in 2021, Luna Gray are an alternative rock band hailing from Exeter. Pulling from influences such as Tigers Jaw, The Menzingers, Fleetwood Mac, Wolf Alice and more, the band are currently taking their time crafting their first studio EP following the release of debut singles 'Kitten' and 'Steady'.
The four piece have received radio play on BBC Introducing, graced stages and festivals across the South West and are slowly building a name for themselves as the region’s best-kept secret, having shared festival stages with the likes of Seasick Steve and Kula Shaker, headline shows with Wired Design and more since the band's inception.
Nierra Creek (20:00-21:00)
Generating from the south of England, Nierra Creek are Somerset songwriter Ryan Deag and Swiss producer Sebastian Müller. The pair became friends during a last minute scrounge for housing in Brighton. Both share a love for James Blake, Hip Hop, soundscapes and unexpected noise which is the backbone to their sound.
2022 saw Nierra Creek perform at Boardmasters Festival (championed by Daniel Pascoe and Sarah "Gozzo" from BBCIntroducing) and Switzerland's Out In The Green Garden Festival. Along with several SOFAR sounds intimate shows. The band have also toured the UK with Communion's MarthaGunn and are ready to hit the road again in 2023.
Taking sonic influence from indie folk artists Bon Iver to LOW, to production heavy artists Jim-E Stack and Oneohtrix Point Never, Nierra Creek are forging their own unique sound which transcends genre.
Silent Disco
We are pleased to welcome our librarian DJs to the stage. Gracing the decks on the evening we have...
DJ Bibliotek – Bringing you all the 80s classics!
DJ DISCO-FACE – Expect high energy dance music with some indie and classic hits thrown in!
DJ Ting - Switch to DJ Ting's spangly set for a dream Europop/Eurovision moltissimo-super-fantastique-brilhante-wunderbar fiesta!
WORKSHOPS
Double Elephant Print Workshop
Double Elephant will be offering a totally ink-free printing session. Participants will be able to explore blind embossing using found materials and thick paper to create their own totally clean prints!
Giraffe Sculpture Workshop with James Lake
Come along and create a simple colourful giraffe using cardboard, tape, and tissue paper. Transform some cardboard into something fun and explore a new way of creating with award winning sculptor James Lake.
FabLab Exeter 3D Design and Printing Demonstrations
During the evening, Marcus Brown, our Digital Making Tutor, will run three 3D demonstrations inside FabLab Exeter. He will show you the basics of combining 3D elements and then creating holes to create a 3D keyring design. Marcus will also explain how 3D printing works and you can see our printers in action! No sign up required – these demonstrations will run throughout the evening at 8pm, 8:40pm and 9:20pm. All included in your Library Lates ticket!
HIDDEN SPACES TOURS
During the evening, we are once again pleased to be able to offer an exclusive tour of areas of the library that the public do not usually have access to including the Exeter Stack and the Cage, where we keep the special collections. You will be given time to browse the stack, plus we will also have a selection of old and interesting books from our special collections, available for you to view. There are limited spaces, so please sign up at the library box office on the night.
BAR NOVA
As always, the wonderful Bar Nova will be providing a curated selection of drinks and snacks throughout the evening.
Cost: £8 / £6 concessions
Accessibility Statement: The Library can be accessed via 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.
