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Welcome to our library
supported by South Petherton Parish Council,
Somerset Council and Friends of South Petherton Library
It's free to join the library, so don't hesitate.
We're not just a library, and have clubs, events, and much more - see below, and check our social media feeds for latest information.
Please follow us on Facebook or Twitter (X) for holiday opening times and all library news as we don't update this page regularly.
Our usual opening times:
Monday Closed
Tuesday 10.00 to 4.00
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10.00 to 4.00
Friday 10.00 to 4.00
Saturday 9.30 to 1.00
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South Petherton Library
St James's Corner
South Petherton
TA13 5BS
Telephone: 0300 1232224
Regular Events
​Lego Club every Saturday 10:00 to 11:00.
​Rhyme Time first and third Wednesday of the month 10:00 to 10:30.
Book Clubs, please check with us for times.
Rummikub Club first Monday of the month 1:45 to 3:30.
Village Agent every Thursday 10:00 to 12:00.
Digital support café every Thursday 10:00 to 12:00.
Parish Council surgery every Thursday 10:00 to 12:00.
Other Events
Please follow our social media or check in the library for events such as:​
Author talks.
Book sales.
Plant sales.
Produce sales.
Children's events including magic shows, story tellers and more.
​Fast Track books
​Don't forget to check out our Fast Track selection, a range of recent books which cannot be renewed or allowed to go to other libraries, meaning everyone has a better chance of getting their hands on these latest releases. Pop in to see what's available.
What we offer
At your community library, which is generously supported by a great volunteer team, you can:
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Browse the shelves and borrow books and audio books.
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Visit our dedicated children’s area with books for all ages.
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Order books from other libraries.
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Use the public computer.
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Make use of our photocopying, printing and laminating services.
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Borrow a blood pressure monitor, iPad, activity tracker or thermal imaging camera.
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Collect hearing aid batteries in partnership with the NHS.
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Find information about local services, upcoming events and tourist attractions in our Local Information Centre.
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Buy second-hand books to help support the library.
Local Information Centre
Here you'll be able to find information such as:
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Maps, guides, tourist leaflets and free local magazines.
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Local walks available to download here.
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Bus timetables and other travel information.
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The medical centre and vet surgery,
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Clubs, activities and events.
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​In fact, whatever you're looking for, you should find it in the Local Information Centre and if not, someone will help you and point you in the right direction.​
TA13 - Your Local Magazine
Dip into the latest TA13!
To read the latest news and catch up on events click on this magazine cover. And if you've something on your mind that you'd like to share with the community, write to the editor at ta13editor@gmail.com
About us and getting involved
South Petherton Community Library came into being in March 2019. It is run by a team of volunteers, led by an employee of Somerset County Council Library service.
We not only provide books, magazines, newspapers, computers, talking books and research material, we also have a Lego club for youngsters on Saturdays.
The library is generously supported by our corporate sponsor, SES, and South Petherton's Parish Council. The Council funds us with £25,000 a year from local residents' council tax. Of course, we welcome members from outside our parish and you can support us by becoming a Friend of South Petherton Library.
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If you love books, and you believe a community needs a library, why not become a volunteer? The hours are flexible to fit in with your life and commitments.
It's a great opportunity to meet people, while ensuring a vital service is still available for everyone's enjoyment. Training, not too onerous, is given. We also have a few sociable get-togethers throughout the year purely for fun.
If you'd like to join our very friendly team, email Mark and Biddy at spclvols@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
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Friends of South Petherton Library
A community library relies on friends to support it. Although South Petherton Parish Council is a generous supporter of our library, we still need to raise funds to improve the range and quality of equipment held and to enhance the range of services on offer.
The money we raise will help us keep the library open for everyone's enjoyment and use. To date (April 2022) the funds raised have been used for a variety of purposes, e.g. to set up and maintain the website, purchase folding tables, subsidise book events and improve the book stock to include new releases and best sellers through our Fast Track scheme.
​FOSPL members receive regular newsletters informing them of upcoming events and library developments as we seek to offer more services to local residents in the months and years to come.
It's easy to become a Friend of South Petherton Library. Membership forms are available in the library.
Friends of South Petherton Library is a registered charity in the UK and exists to promote and keep the library going for everyone's enjoyment.
Our Sponsors
We are grateful to...
Security & Electrical Services (Yeovil) Limited, our first corporate sponsor. Thanks to their generosity, the Community Library Partnership is able to provide a much needed service in our village.
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