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    Last-Minute costume panic?

    Today is World Book Day (6 March)! 

    Youngsters across Devon are transforming into their beloved book characters and superheroes!

    But what if you're facing a last-minute costume crisis? Don't worry, Libraries Unlimited has a brilliant solution!

    14 libraries across the county are hosting costume swaps to save money and reduce waste.

    Just dust off those old fancy dress outfits, give them a quick clean and head to your local participating library to swap them for something fresh and exciting.

    This initiative is not just about saving money; it's also about saving the planet.

    Did you know that UK Halloween costumes generate over 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste annually? That's equivalent to a staggering 83 million Coca-Cola bottles!

    Participating libraries include:

    -Pinhoe Library, Exeter
    -Sidmouth
    -Okehampton 
    -Tavistock 
    -Paignton
    -Torquay
    -Barnstaple 
    -Ilfracombe
    -South Molton -
    -Ivybridge
    -Kingsbridge
    -Teignmouth 
    -Torrington
    -Crediton Library

    So, if you need a quick costume fix, or just want to refresh your child's wardrobe, head to your local library. 

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