The Plymouth Proprietary Library is an independent library established in 1810, situated in St. Barnabas Terrace close to Victoria Park.  The library contains a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books in a quiet, comfortable and friendly setting. We hold over 18,000 books including the latest works of fiction, classic crime novels, biographies, and maritime and local history collections. We also hold talks twice a month, coffee mornings and a range of other activities. The PPL is a registered charity and depends on the generosity and support of our library community.

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Notice of AGM - 5th Sept 11.00am

Dear PPL Member

PLYMOUTH PROPRIETARY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Registered Charity Number 1186243

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Please take notice that the ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held in the Library, St Barnabas Terrace, PL1 5NN at 11.00am on Saturday 5th September 2026 when the Annual Report for 2025 and the Treasurer's Accounts will be presented.  The election of officers and trustees for the next 12 months will also take place. 

Currently the trustees are as follows.

President                       Mr Peter Howarth

Vice President             Mr Robert Turner

Hon. Secretary     Mr Mani Ndebele (acting)

Hon. Treasurer          Mr Peter Smerdon

Trustee                          Mr Roger Howe

Trustee                          Mr Adrian Warley

Trustee                          Rev. Tim Buckley

All the above Trustees are willing to serve again in their current capacity if elected.

There are vacancies for more trustees.  Please consider standing to safeguard the smooth running of the library.  A copy of this notice is sent to all paid up members, who are invited to attend the meeting, nominate and vote.

Send any nominations to the library to secretary@theppl.org.uk or by post to be received by 3rd September 2026

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