Devon Libraries

Pen & Ink Convention

Newton Abbot Library has pulled in some heavyweight artists for an exciting new comics and book art convention at the stunning Passmore Edwards Centre on February 24th and 25th this year.

Launching with a panel discussion from Jock, Lee Garbett and Smiley Shri, the small but mighty event has gathered artists from across the country to celebrate and champion the world of comics, book artists and author illustrators from independents to DIY-ers to familiar names.

Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre, creators of creators of funny, highly illustrated adventures like Oliver and the...

Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge

Libraries across Devon and Torbay are calling for children to sign up to the Silly Squad Summer Challenge and read six books this summer as part of the 2020 Summer Reading Challenge.

The Summer Reading Challenge will run from Saturday 4th July to Saturday 5th September. The online launch event will be on Saturday 4th July, a specially commissioned event featuring Rob Pudner of...