Libraries offering warm spacespublished at 16:31 Greenwich Mean Time 21 November
People across Devon have been invited to attend their local library where they can spend time in the warmth.
Agnes Finlayson, from Devon Libraries Unlimited, said: “Libraries are much more than books, they are a central hub for the community now.”
Speaking to BBC Radio Devon, she discussed the company’s Cold Days Warm Libraries campaign, which runs from October until March.
“Obviously, libraries are always warm and welcoming spaces but we have lots of extra things on offer, like at Okehampton Library, thanks to the Rotary Club, we’re able to free hot drinks for the whole of the season until the end of March,” she said.
“If you pop into Okehampton you will be able to get your cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate and you can sit there with a nice warm drink.”
She added: “There’s no obligation to do anything, you don’t have to take out a book. Just come in, say hello and spend some time with people.”