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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Computers - A Beginner's Guide Session 9: Device Basics, Photos, Video Thu 8th Oct: 2pm-4pm Places limited so pre-booking advised: www.tickettailor.com/events/plymo... Don't worry if you missed any of the previous sessions, the course is designed to be stand-alone.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Talk: The Mystery of Hercule Poirot - 'probably the greatest detective in the world'? Wednesday 14th October at 2pm. £5 for members. £8 for non-members. To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hours before the event: www.theppl.org.uk

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The PPL at the book fair at the Royal William Yard yesterday - part of their literary festival. Although it was quiet whilst setting up (pictured), we were incredibly busy all day. Many visitors had never heard of us and went away with plenty of leaflets having signed up for our newsletter!

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A reminder about the literary festival taking place at the Royal William Yard. The event closes with a book fair (where the PPL will have a stall) in the Melville Building on Sunday 27th September: 10am - 3pm.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Yesterday we welcomed Karl Parsons (Chair of the Royal Cinema Community Benefit Society) who spoke on the history of the Royal Cinema and introduced the campaign Save The Royal: www.savetheroyal.com

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The next cinema club showing is on Friday 16th October at 2pm where we will be showing 'Pot o' Gold' (1941) and 'The Plank' (1964). For more details and to book places, go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/plymo...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The Royal William Yard is standing for something new: Read Write Yap – a brand-new literary festival celebrating books, stories and the words that shape us. The event closes with a book fair where the PPL will have a stall in the Melville Building, RWY on Sun 27th Sep: 10am - 3pm.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Talk on Wed (23rd) at 2pm: Plymouth's Last Super-Cinema: Saving the Royal. £5/£8 members /non-members. This will look at the history of The Royal Cinema, and introduce the campaign: savetheroyal.com To guarantee seat, contact library at least 24 hrs before event. Otherwise, simply turn up on day.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who supported the Heritage Open Days events at the PPL yesterday. All money from refreshments went to Macmillan Cancer Support and we made £140! Thank you!

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Everything ready for the two Heritage Open Days events tomorrow (Saturday) with donations for refreshments going to Macmillan Cancer Support. Find details, including times, on our website: www.theppl.org.uk/events/talks...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Talk - Plymouth's Last Super-Cinema: Saving the Royal Wed 23rd Sep: 2pm £5/£8: members/non-members Talk will look at the time-worn glamour of this picture palace & introduce campaign: savetheroyal.com To guarantee seat, contact library at least 24 hrs before event. Otherwise, simply turn up on day

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Pictured is just part of a donation of local history books we are receiving thanks to a PPL supporter. They will be added to our collection over the coming weeks.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

A mixture of old and new for Heritage Open Days on Sat. There will be a display of our rare books in the morning & a book launch/talk in the afternoon. Both are free & any money from refreshments will go to Macmillan Cancer Support. More details, including times, at www.theppl.org.uk/events/talks...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Well done to PPL volunteers Janet (pictured) and Jean who plant, water and tend the PPL garden. They received the commmunity space award (and £10 voucher) at the Stoke in Bloom event on Friday. Congratulations!

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Coffee morning TODAY (Sat 12th) between 10.30am and 12.30pm. £4 for hot drinks and cakes. Homemade cakes include vegan chocolate sponge and cheese scones / fruit scones.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A big thank you to Hazel Jones for her talk on Georgian Bath yesterday, that referenced Jane Austen's time in the city and subsequent references in her novels. Hazel has kindly donated two more of her books to the library.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Hot drinks and homemade cakes for £4. See you there.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Another week at the PPL - Latin group starting soon. Find out about our other regular events at: www.theppl.org.uk/events/regul...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The next talk is "The Pleasures of Georgian Bath" (by author Hazel Jones) on Wed (9th Sep) at 2pm. Members / Non-members: £5/£8. To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs before the event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

A quick reminder that the PPL Annual General Meeting will take place at 11am on Saturday (5th September). We are open from 10am.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The next computer course at the PPL is on Thursday 3rd September at 2pm. All sessions are stand-alone. For more details and to book a place, go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/plymo...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Talk: The Pleasures of Georgian Bath Wed 9th Sep at 2pm. Members: £5. Non-members: £8. How visitors to Bath in Jane Austen's time occupied themselves will be explored in this illustrated talk. To guarantee a seat, contact library at least 24 hrs before event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The library will be CLOSED next Monday (31st August - Bank Holiday) but otherwise open as normal, including Saturday 29th August.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Lots going on for Heritage Open Days in Sep with a display of rare items from the collection plus a talk on the sisters in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Both events are free with donations for refreshments going to @macmillancancer.bsky.social More details at: www.theppl.org.uk/events/talks...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

A quick reminder that the PPL Annual General Meeting will take place at 11am on Saturday 5th September.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The watercolour group was busy yesterday but there is always space for new members. Do ask at the library or check out our website for more details: www.theppl.org.uk/events/regul...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Cinema Club at the PPL this Friday (21st August) at 2pm. "His Girl Friday" (1953) starring Cary Grant (colourised version) Followed by "One Week" (1920) starring Buster Keaton (B&W HD) More details and booking form at: www.tickettailor.com/events/plymo...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

The film 'The Odyssey' has received critical acclaim recently, and the PPL currently has a display of related books for members to browse and borrow.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Talk - "Where No Shadow Awaits": the Evolution of a Historical Novel Wed 26th Aug at 2pm. £5/£8 for members/non-members. A talk on the new novel by Prof. Angela K. Smith. To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs before the event. Otherwise, simply turn up on the day.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

A lot is happening here at the PPL over the coming weeks. Check out our website for more details: www.theppl.org.uk/events/talks...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Spiced sultana and date traybake and lemon squares made for the coffee morning on Saturday (10.30am-12.30pm). More homemade cakes available on the day. £4 for hot drinks and cakes. See you there.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

A note for your diary: the PPL Annual General Meeting will take place at 11am on Saturday 5th September. More details to come soon.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The ceiling fans have been busy these last few months. Despite hot temperatures outside, the library has remained relatively cool.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Cinema Club at the PPL: Friday 21st August at 2pm. "His Girl Friday" (1953) starring Cary Grant (colourised version) Followed by "One Week" (1920) starring Buster Keaton (B&W HD) More details and booking form at: www.tickettailor.com/events/plymo...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

See you on Saturday 8th August for our monthly coffee morning (with homemade cakes). £4 each.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Ruth and Penny from Tavistock Subscription Library are getting set up for today's book sale at the Plymouth Proprietary Library. Feel free to come in for a browse between 10am and 2pm (Saturday 1st August).

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The next computer course at the PPL is on Thursday 13th August. All sessions are stand-alone. For more details and to book a place, go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/plymo...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Talk - "Where No Shadow Awaits": the Evolution of a Historical Novel Wed 26th Aug at 2pm. £5/£8 members/non-members. "Where No Shadow Awaits" is the new novel by Professor Angela K. Smith. To guarantee a seat, contact the library at least 24 hrs before event. Otherwise, simply turn up on day.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Tavistock Subscription Library is a bit like the PPL in that it relies on its' members. Ruth from the library will be at the PPL on Saturday (1st Aug) between 10am and 2pm with a selection of books for sale. Feel free to pop in for a chat and a browse.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Cinema Club: Friday 21st August at 2pm. "His Girl Friday" (1953) starring Cary Grant (colourised version) Followed by "One Week" (1920) starring Buster Keaton (B&W HD) More details and booking form at: www.tickettailor.com/events/plymo...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Good to have two work experience students from Hele's School at the PPL this week. They are working on a range of activities centred on our book collection.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Saturday 1st August: 10am - 2pm Tavistock Subscription Library is a specialist library that focuses on books pertaining to the local area. There will be a sale of unwanted texts at the PPL on 1st August during opening hours.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Talk: 'The Plymouth & Dartmoor Railway' Wed 22nd Jul: 2pm. £5/£8 members/non-members. Simon Dell MBE talks on Trywhitt's horse drawn tramway (1820s), which ran from Princetown to Sutton Harbour. To guarantee a seat, contact the library 24 hrs before the event. Otherwise simply turn up on the day.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Just in case you have had difficulties getting tickets for the exhibition at the British Museum, these books are available for PPL members to browse and borrow.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Homemade cakes at the coffee morning tomorrow (Saturday: 10.30am - 12.30pm) include lemon squares and fruit traybake. There will also be a book and craft stall. Open to all.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The next Cinema Club showing is on Friday 17th July at 2pm. For more details and to book places, go to: www.tickettailor.com/events/plymo... Main Film: 'Beat the Devil' (1953) starring Humphrey Bogart (colourised version). followed by: 'The Balloonatic' (1923) starring Buster Keaton.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Our monthly coffee morning (with homemage cakes) takes place between 10.30am and 12.30pm this Saturday (11th July) at the PPL. There will also be a stall selling books, jigsaws and craft items.

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A reminder that the deadline for feedback form submissions regarding the PPL development plan HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO SUNDAY 12th JULY: www.theppl.org.uk/latest-news/...

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The Plymouth Proprietary Library @theppl.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The next computer course for beginners is on Thursday 9th July at 2pm. All sessions are standalone. More details and booking information at: www.tickettailor.com/events/plymo...

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