Kingskerswell Library

Dear Parents and Carers, We are reaching out to ask for your support in protecting a vital part of our community — our village library. Devon County Council is currently running a consultation on the future of library services across the county. Some of the proposed changes could affect smaller, local libraries like ours, and it is important that as many people as possible share their views to ensure our community is heard. Why this matters Our library is more than just a place to borrow books. It is a safe, welcoming space for children and families, offering: Story times and early‑years activities Homework and research support Free internet access A warm, quiet environment for reading and learning A community hub that brings people together Losing our library or changes to the opening times would have a significant impact on local families, especially children who rely on these services.

And here is the link with the proposed changes of times: https://devonlibraries.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/the-proposed-changes-to-the-service?step=step9

How you can help:

Devon County Council is inviting everyone — you do not need to be a library member — to complete the consultation questionnaire. 🗓 Consultation dates: Monday 1 December 2025 – Sunday 22 February 2026 📄 You can read full details of the proposed changes here: https://devonlibraries.commonplace.is 📝

How to respond: Complete the questionnaire online.  

Here is the link for the consultation: https://devonlibraries.commonplace.is/ by Sunday 22 February 2026

Collect a paper copy from any Devon library and return it by Sunday 22 February 2026. 📮

Postal returns can be sent to: Devon Library Consultation Room L39 Devon County Council County Hall Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 4QD

If you need information in a different format, you can call 0345 155 1015 or email communitiesconsultation@devon.gov.uk.

Your voice matters Every response counts. The more parents who take part, the stronger the message we can send about how important our library is for our children and our community. Thank you for taking the time to support this essential service.

A massive thank you to each and everyone for however you have supported World Mental Health Day today. You have helped beat our target of £396.23 raised for the charity 'YoungMinds'. If you haven't donated yet and would like to it's not too late...help us to not just beat the target but to SMASH it! https://fundraise.youngminds.org.uk/fundraisers/lyndseycahill/hello-yellow?enref=32e40b9c63c91088dd6e50ea678c5f80

Many thanks for all your support