Friends of the Great Torrington Library

09/09/2026

This , we are proud to share that our library blood pressure monitors have been borrowed 850 times! 💚🎉

The top five loaning libraries were:

1. Kingsbridge Library
2. Barnstaple Library
3. Exmouth Library
4. Tiverton Library
5. South Molton Library

49% of customers who borrowed a blood pressure monitor and responded to a survey, found that their blood pressure may be high upon measuring at home. We are proud to be able to offer library customers access to this knowledge and consider lifestyle changes to improve their health and wellbeing.

Blood pressure monitors in libraries have been made possible through collaborations between Libraries Unlimited, Devon and Torbay councils, NHS Devon, and public health teams.

Devon County Council Torbay Council NHS Devon
Know Your Numbers! Week is a campaign by Blood Pressure UK

06/09/2026

Saturday, 19th September. Join us at Torrington Library for Elevenses on alternate Saturdays to chat about what you're reading, your favourite authors and the book topic of the day on Saturday, 5th of September. We meet on alternate Saturdays.
Come on in for a free hot drink, cake and biscuits.

03/09/2026

31/08/2026

Dolly Parton is known around the world for her music, but her love of books and commitment to children’s literacy are a huge part of her legacy too.

Inspired by Dolly, we’re taking a look at some of the children’s books that celebrate the things she championed throughout her life – from kindness and inclusion to imagination, courage and being yourself.

Read the full blog via the link in the comments. What would you add to our Dolly-inspired reading list? 👇

24/08/2026

5th September, 2026.
Join us at Torrington Library for Elevenses on alternate Saturdays to chat about what you're reading, your favourite authors and the book topic of the day on Saturday, 5th of September. We meet on alternate Saturdays.
Come on in for a free hot drink, cake and biscuits.

15/08/2026

Many thanks to Torrington Fire Department for coming to Torrington Library on the 8th of August.
Also, thanks to Katrina Oldcorn (Relief Staff) for taking all the wonderful pictures.

11/08/2026

We have a few spaces left for this exciting afternoon of Lego and coding!
Give us a ring / email or pop in to book 😎