Dawlish Library

07/09/2026

Just under a week left until the Summer Book Quest deadline hits.
Make sure you come in with your booklets by this Saturday (12th) even if you haven't quite hit the reading goal you were hoping for!!!

It's time adventurers... The Summer Book Quest 2026 has officially begun!!
Why not come in and sign up so you can join Pip, Zina and Libro on their adventure to Wayfarer Island?
Not a library member? No problem- we can get you signed up for free at the library.
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07/09/2026

Want to borrow digital books and audiobooks for free? With your library card and PIN, you can! Access the BorrowBox app and download digital titles for free. 💚

Here’s what you can borrow this September with no queues.

07/09/2026

🎉 We're absolutely delighted to welcome the fantastic eat:Festival back to Dawlish on Saturday 12th September!

Get ready for a wonderful day filled with delicious local food and drink, talented producers, and a great community atmosphere in the heart of our town. Whether you're a foodie, looking for unique treats, or simply wanting to enjoy a day out with family and friends, there's something for everyone.

We can't wait to see Dawlish buzzing once again for this fantastic event. See you there! 🍴🌞


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07/09/2026

♻️ Dawlish Skip Service Returns This September! ♻️

Dawlish Town Council, in partnership with Dawlish Skip Service and Coastal Recycling, will be providing a skip service for local residents on:

📅 Saturday 19th September
⏰ 10:00am to 4:00pm
📍 Sandy Lane Car Park, Dawlish (EX7 0AF)

This service is available for:

✅ General Waste
✅ Bulky Recyclable Household Items including wood, plastic and metal

⚠️ Please note: not all items can be accepted. Please refer to the poster for full details of acceptable and non-acceptable waste before attending.

📌 Important: To use the service, you must provide proof that you live within the parish. Please bring either: • A letter-headed document, or • ID showing your parish postcode

Without proof of residency, you may be unable to use the service.

Help us keep Dawlish clean and tidy while making use of this valuable community service. We look forward to seeing you there!


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04/09/2026

This weeks delivery has brought us HUNDREDS (okay maybe not quite that many) of reservations!
Why not pop in and see if your reservation is waiting for collection? We are open until 5pm today

03/09/2026

A new month means new book displays!
Why not pop in for some contemporary fiction (I know a few of you have been asking for this genre in particular)
Trying to get your teenager into reading? Why not show them our book to screen collection. A great place to find the fiction that inspired current blockbusters or books that are being developed to screen as we speak!

01/09/2026

Here’s what's new in the library catalogue for September! 💚

Can’t spot what you want to read on our shelves? You can search for titles on our online library catalogue, reserve books and have them delivered to the library.

28/08/2026

Don't forget we have a pat and chat session with Mikey today!
12.30-2.30!!

This Friday
Pop in and meet guide dog Mikey! Pat and chat; ask anything you want about guide dogs and enjoy some colouring.