Isle of Wight Library

4, October 2024·1 min read

Celebrate Green Libraries Week with eco-friendly events at Isle of Wight libraries

Isle of Wight libraries host eco-events for all ages during Green Libraries Week

25, September 2024·1 min read

Newport’s Lord Louis Library announces temporary closures for upgrades in October

Essential maintenance at Newport's Lord Louis Library with temporary closures and service updates

Colin Ringer looking at a book un the library

29, May 2024·2 min read

ICRTouch teams up with Isle of Wight libraries to boost tech learning resources

Isle of Wight students gain access to tech books through ICRTouch library collaboration

25, March 2024·2 min read

Major funding boost to enhance cultural access at two Island libraries

Arts Council England awards significant funding to Cowes and Ryde libraries

3, March 2023·2 min read

Lord Louis Library to undergo major renovation – expect temporary changes

Isle of Wight Council's Lord Louis Library in Newport will undergo essential works to improve services

1, June 2022·4 min read

Three Isle of Wight residents honoured in Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours List (updated)

Congratulations to the three Islanders, one recognised for their service to Young People on the Island, another for their services to Public Libraries and the third for services to homeless people

10, January 2022·1 min read

Library reopens after problem with Internet and telephone connections resolved

The council apologised for the inconvenience

13, December 2021·1 min read

Have your say on plans to close Newport Library two days a week

The library in Newport is currently open six days a week, but the Isle of Wight council are looking at closing it two days a week to save £25,000 per annum

13, October 2021·3 min read

Host of Isle of Wight library services you can access from your mobile phone

The Isle of Wight library service is not just about borrowing physical books or using computers. There are a whole host of other services, many online, that you can access free of charge

4, October 2021·1 min read

Libraries connect individuals and communities, help combat loneliness and improve wellbeing

This year highlights the role that libraries play in their community as a major driver for inclusion, sustainability, social mobility and community cohesion

7, January 2021·1 min read

Isle of Wight libraries close during lockdown: Some other services continue

Although the libraries have closed their doors and staff redeployed to help with the Covid-19 response, some services are still available

2, October 2020·2 min read

Head to an Isle of Wight Library for Libraries Week: Your Passport to reading

There'll be lots of activities at Isle of Wight libraries next week, including online readings, book chat, grab bags with a comfort read novel selected by local library staff, plus some refreshments to wash it down.

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