Come soar with Mary and celebrate World Book Day with Quirk Theatre!
Exeter Library are thrilled to present the launch of their new book, "Mary the Pigeon", based on their highly acclaimed stage production of the same name.
Quirk Theatre transported their audiences to new heights with visually stunning and inventive use of projection, puppetry, and creative set design. Just like in the show, the book follows the heart-warming and hilarious journey of a brave pigeon, Mary, who flies top secret messages home from France during World War 2.
There will be readings of the book at 11am, 12pm & 1pm, and a collage making craft workshop starting at 10am.
Children can let their imaginations take flight and create their own pigeon-inspired masterpiece.
This event is perfect for children under 12 and is completely free! Just like Mary's journey, this will be an exciting, engaging and magical experience for all.
"Just keep flying, just keep flying... soon be home, soon be home"
Don't miss this opportunity to join the fun, no need to book, just drop by and let the adventure begin!
Cost: Free
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.