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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.

knitted chickens and eggs by Sven Brandsma on Unsplash

16, April 2019·1 min read

Head to Bembridge for Easter Coffee Morning and Fayre this Saturday

Why not pop along and see what a successful volunteer-run community library looks like on Easter Saturday?

24, January 2011·1 min read

Heritage Group Condemns Library and Tourism Information Cut-Backs

Cowes Heritage slam council plans to cut Cowes Library and the Tourist Information Centre

26, July 2011·1 min read

High Court Libraries Hearing: Judicial Review Rejected

Judge turns down application for judicial review

20, April 2011·1 min read

High Court Paper Filed Against Council Over Libraries (Update 2)

Isle of Wight council has, we hear, had legal papers filed against them over the closure of the libraries

24, May 2011·1 min read

Historic Photo Exhibitions Go On Display in Libraries

An exhibition of photos from a renowned Isle of Wight photographer, James Dore and a showcase of historic shipwreck photos are going on display in four local libraries.

20, September 2011·1 min read

Hoarder’s Attic At Ventnor Library

There will be quality items for sale from Tuesday 20th - 30th September to help raise money for library projects

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

10, February 2011·1 min read