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Isle of Wight Library

The Isle of Wight Library service provide a range of a fantastic offerings: Loaning books, CD and DVDs to Islanders.

All branches also have computers available with Internet access for use by Island residents and visitors alike.

Considerable cuts have been made to the libraries over the last six years, but despite this, staff are friendly and welcoming, attracting faithful users of the service.

6, November 2012·4 min read

Support community libraries or they will be viewed as ‘closures by stealth’ says Inquiry

Councils told to provide the necessary support to community libraries, otherwise "they may wither on the vine", says Inquiry report released today.

5, November 2012·1 min read

Friends of Ventnor Library launch ‘Seaside Calendar’

Sales of the new calendar produced by the Friends of Ventnor Library will help with planned improvements to the Children's Library.

5, November 2012·1 min read

Sell your wares at Sandown Library Christmas Fayre

Only three tables left, so be quick if you want to sell at the Sandown Library Christmas Fayre

31, October 2012·1 min read

Self-service kiosks go into remaining council libraries

Self service machines will free up library staff, say council.

20, October 2012·1 min read

Lots going on at Ventnor Library

The Reading Group at Ventnor Library will be discussing the work of Ray Bradbury on 31st October.

18, October 2012·1 min read

Friends of Isle of Wight Libraries have their say

Library campaigners share their views with Ed Vaizey on changes to the Isle of Wight library service.

13, October 2012·1 min read

Lots going on at Ventnor Library

There is always lots going on at Ventnor Library, check out upcoming events and a list of the latest titles.

13, September 2012·2 min read

Ed Vaizey extends ‘have your say’ deadline over libraries

Minister extends the deadline for public to have their say over library changes on the Isle of Wight

10, September 2012·2 min read

Lots going on at Ventnor Library

There is always lots going on at Ventnor Library, check out upcoming events and a list of the latest titles.

4, September 2012·1 min read

Gov minister ‘not minded to direct a local inquiry’ over Island libraries

Following the Isle of Wight council's decision to reduce the number of council-run libraries, campaigners fighting to save the service appealed to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to hold an inquiry.

30, August 2012·1 min read

Pay your council bills at library kiosks

News of a new way to pay council tax bills or penalty charges are announced by the council

23, August 2012·1 min read

Still time to take part in Summer Reading Challenge

A reminder to all young people (and their parents) about the Summer Reading Challenge taking place at libraries across the Island.

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