We now offer Dyslexic Edition books alongside our adult Large Print fiction books. 🔎📚 What makes them Dyslexic Editions? They look like regular large print books, but are printed on a different colour paper to make reading more accessible. You can find them at the end of our Large Print section.

Exeter Labour’s #GreatGetTogether celebrating having more in common than that which divides us. We decorated the Jo Cox plaque in Belmont Park with bunting - which everyone wrote their favourite part of our community on - and hung up hearts with messages for Jo ❤️ @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social

Sadly we didn’t get the result we hoped for here but I’m so pleased for James Cookson, our new Labour councillor for Topsham. I’ve learnt so much standing for election for the first time and pushed myself out of my comfort zone. Thank you to everyone who helped and supported ❤️

Here is a baby otter to make you feel better about everything.

Hi Bex, yes absolutely! I’d like to see firmer action on pesticide use and the contracts given to conduct “weed sprays” - Exeter City Council ended the routine use of glyphosate in 2023 and I’d like to see DCC adapt this too. I take a lot of comfort in nature and want to protect the local landscapes

One of the reasons why I’m standing to be a Devon County Councillor is because I want to use my personal experiences to help others. As a young person with experience of SEND issues, I’m ready to be a voice for struggling children and families waiting to get support in.

I was really honoured to welcome @marycreagh.bsky.social our Nature Minister to St David’s and Haven Banks yesterday to talk about the positive an impact Labour govt is having on our community. Nature is a huge personal comfort for me, so I will always stand up for our beautiful landscapes

Big campaign afternoon in St David’s and Haven Banks today with @steveracemp.bsky.social and special guests @chriscurtis94.bsky.social and @benbradshaw.bsky.social I used to shadow Ben on the doorstep when I first started canvassing so having him campaign for me as a candidate was a special moment!

Lovely to be back in #Exeter today to support our wonderful candidates in the county council elections & MP Steve Race.

☀️ beautiful sunny day talking to residents in #Pennsylvania for @teamlabouruk.bsky.social candidate Tony Badcott, and in #HavenBanks for @roselell.bsky.social, who will both make fantastic DCC councillors. We were also joined by special guests @benbradshaw.bsky.social & @chriscurtis94.bsky.social!

Devon County Council are saving money at the expense of women's safety 👇https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3vwgrvyvnro

Really poor from Exeter Reform and their chair. It’s not hard to disagree with someone politically without resorting to unnecessary personal attacks. Every candidate who stands is a human being, which is something a lot of people apparently forget. I have a lot of respect for my fellow candidates.

NHS day of action yesterday with @rachelhart.co.uk and Ellen (alongside usual county council campaigning) getting the message out about @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social fixing the NHS. Shift workers here are facing safety concerns because of Tory-led DCC switching the streetlights off...

This week, Devon County Council will dim 80% of their streetlights. It comes at the expense of resident's safety - as a young woman who walks to the train station for work early, it will impact how safe I feel when walking. There has been no consultation with community groups or businesses.

Fantastic news that GB Energy has awarded over £3m to Devon Partnership Trust to install rooftop solar. ☀️ investment in three sites in Exeter 📉 energy bills will come down, meaning more money to invest in services 📚 money for schools to be announced soon www.gov.uk/government/n...

"Adolescence" is creating important conversations about the violent content seen by boys and young men and the devastating consequences that can have. It is so important that our violence against women and girls strategy works with schools to tackle pervasive misogyny.

One of my undergrad projects focused on the impact of the manosphere and digital radicalisation of young men. The research really shocked me as to how widespread these attitudes were, with influencers like Andrew Tate exploiting credible concerns for young men www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Last night I voted to ban fire and rehire, a welcome part of Labour’s Employment Rights Bill. This morning I spoke about Tory-led Devon County Council’s use of bully-boy fire and rehire tactics for 820+ workers. I urge DCC to work collaboratively to come to a good conclusion with their employees.

📝 Match Report: City Women 1️⃣ Argyle Women 0️⃣ Just in case it was in any doubt... Devon is 🔴 #ECFC #SemperFidelis

Nice of the Tories to turn up for the Employment Rights Bill today

Devon County Council, the Labour government are cracking down on the practice of fire and rehire - you won't be able to get away with bullying your staff for much longer. Keep signing and sharing the petition to stand up for the amazing DCC staff being threatened: www.change.org/p/stop-the-d...

Jumped into the sea for International Women's Day yesterday, raising money for the amazing @refugecharity.bsky.social! 1 in 4 women in England and Wales experience domestic abuse and it's a cause really close to my heart, so being cold for 5 minutes was worth it. www.justgiving.com/fundraising/...

On International Women’s Day 2025, I’m celebrating the amazing women standing as candidates in the Devon County Council elections on 1st May. @roselell.bsky.social Lucy Findlay, Yvonne Atkinson, @paula4council.bsky.social , Liz Pole and Carol Whitton. #VoteLabour #DCC2025Election #IWD2025

Beavers are back! Huge win for rewilding 🦫🌳

March is Women's History Month! Women are present throughout our collections, but their narratives can be harder to find. Our online guide addresses this imbalance by highlighting archives & rare books relating to women, which can be used for study or enjoyment. #WomensHistoryMonth #WHM #IWD2025

Please sign and share the petition calling on Devon County Council to stop the disgusting use of fire and rehire towards staff, many of whom care for the most vulnerable individuals in our local area. www.change.org/p/stop-the-d...

Thank you for raising this with the Prime Minister @steveracemp.bsky.social. I know what it is like to be out of school waiting for support to get back into mainstream education, and I hope I can use that experience to speak up on Devon County Council for children and families experiencing the same.

This is really shocking from Devon County Council. Over 800 staff, including care workers, are being faced with termination of their employment unless they agree to a £450 pay cut. We all need to speak out against this shameful practice happening on our doorsteps. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s the time of year when parents think about costumes for #WorldBookDay! I loved opening the new Wynstream school library, & I’m proud that #Exeter is @unesco.org City of Literature. From #Asterix to #Narnia, reading was my escape as a child. I want every #Exeter child to be able to read for fun

Lovely cool and clear Spring morning out talking to residents in the St Sidwells and St James division. Lucy Findlay will be a fantastic and proactive councillor for the area - she’s already proven she can make a positive difference, and has been awarded an MBE for it.

Jenny is an outstanding trade unionist. I know she has been a source of strength to members over the years, from her ability to hold power to account to fighting for the changes and modernisation we can all benefit from here in Parliament. We need more women like her across our movement 🙌

I've been busy campaigning as the Labour candidate in the upcoming Devon County Council elections for the St David's and Haven Banks division, trying to use my own experiences as a positive way to help others @steveracemp.bsky.social @paula4council.bsky.social @mrjohnharvey.bsky.social

Great to see our amazing Transport Secretary @heidialexander.bsky.social last night at the South West Labour Regional Conference in Plymouth. Passed on how well pothole funding has been received here after Tories on DCC have neglected for too long and having broken my foot falling in one 😬

Planning on leaving an abuser? Leaving an abusive partner can be dangerous, it's important that you access specialist support. Our Helpline team are here support you via live chat 10am - 10pm Mon-Friday. Things to consider before leaving >> www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/i-am-plannin...

When your human is standing for council and you have an important job supervising the leaflet bundling ❤️

Today is international day of zero-tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). This year we raise awareness of this abhorrent practice. The theme "her voice, her future" focuses on empowering survivors of FGM to share their experiences, so we can end FGM for good.

*TW suicide* An MP told a story at #PMQs today about a child in their constituency who had been told they would not get help from CAMHS unless they were trying to take their own life. Aged 15, I was told the same by my GP when all I wanted was some help for my panic attacks

One of my favourite parts of my community is Little Silver in the spring. The residents plant over 20,000 bulbs and you get a sea of purple crocuses in February time and then lots of beautiful tulips later in the spring. The loveliest pop of colour in the city centre 💐🤍

Amazing news that will hopefully help so many who have to go through the mental turmoil and hell of coercive control www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

"The Shocking Rise of Women Dying by Suicide After Domestic Abuse" 'An estimated 3 women a week die by suicide after domestic abuse, as the number of victims taking their own lives has overtaken those being killed by their tormentors. Closer talks to Phyllis Dale, who lost her daughter Jessica.'

Obsessed with Keir Starmer saying Twitter instead of X. Something so little that will cause so much rage… beautiful.

Just a reminder that your local library has more than books! Many also have dvds, cds, video games, game systems, internet hot spots, streaming services, ebooks, audio books, park passes, museum passes, and so much more! Maybe it's time for a visit! ❤️📚

Managed to tick four countries off my 30 countries before 30 challenge this year: 🇳🇱 🇪🇸 🇺🇸 🇧🇪 The total is now five (incl 🇫🇷) having never travelled abroad before, so just 25 more to go ✈️

2025 resolution: stop using Elon’s app #HelloBlueSky