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Somerset Historic Environment Record
Somerset Historic Environment Record (HER) Our application At a Management Committee meeting in March 2022, it was noted that The Thomas Poole Library would have the requirements needed to be added to the Local Heritage List. A nomination form was completed and sent...
The Science of Climate Change
The Thomas Poole Library Wednesday, January 11th 2023, 7.30 pm The Science of Climate Change – talk by Terry Abbiss The talk was well attended in spite of the atrocious weather. We were pleased to be welcomed with a warming cup of tea on arrival. Terry has had a...
The Birth of Photography
The Birth of Photography A talk given by Terence Sackett at the Thomas Poole Library Terence Sackett gave a lavishly illustrated talk in the Thomas Poole Library about the birth of photography with its trials and triumphs: from the first human being ever to be...
Summer Reading Challenge
Get curious about reading with the Summer Reading Challenge! For this year’s Challenge, The Reading Agency has partnered with the Science Museum Group to create ‘Gadgeteers’, inspiring children to use their curiosity and creativity to discover the science behind every...
National Lottery Award
The Thomas Poole Library Nether Stowey Lottery success Good News! We have been successful in obtaining £10,000 funding from National Lottery Awards for All to part-fund Sian Stafford’s third year in post as our Events & PR Manager. Her post is part-funded by HPC...
Book Launch “The Nature of Somerset’s Coast” by Nigel Phillips
The Thomas Poole Library Evening Talk 13th April 2022 Nigel a celebrated local conservationist, honoured the Library with the launch of his new book The Nature of Somerset’s Coast. He also treated the audience to a welcome glass of wine. Nigel worked for over 30 years...
Covid-19 Update
The Library service and Covid-19 Update February 2022 Although face coverings are no longer mandatory, volunteers will continue to wear them for the time being and we encourage our borrowers to do the same. Similarly, hand sanitiser continues to be...
Coleridge and Thomas Poole – a momentous relationship
Coleridge and Thomas Poole – a momentous relationship The Thomas Poole Library Evening Talk 9th February Terence Sackett, a local authority on Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Thomas Poole, gave an edifying talk to a sell-out audience on the friendship...
Somerset Libraries: Outstanding Charges Waived
Somerset Libraries Outstanding Charges Waived! Make a fresh start with Somerset Libraries this year. If you haven’t used your local library in a while, we’d like to welcome you back with some great news! We are running a charges amnesty, up to Thursday 31 March....
Charlotte Casson Art
Charlotte Casson Art In our community cabinet throughout January, we have a fantastic collection of digital art and acrylic paintings by local resident Charlotte Casson. If you would like to display your work in the community cabinet, you can contact Sian at...