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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.

21, January 2008·1 min read

Learn About Family History

Ventnor Library are holding another sessions next week where you can research your family history online. Find out whether you...

6, February 2008·1 min read

Learn Your Family History Online

There is another session coming up where you can learn all about your family history online. That is using the...

7, July 2011·1 min read

Legal Action Against Council On Libraries Gets Funded

An appeal for legal aid has been upheld in the High Court, meaning legal proceedings against the Isle of Wight Council are continuing

1, March 2011·2 min read

Legal Challenge To Library Closures Started (Updated)

The 1964 Public Libraries and Museums Act says that those responsible must "promote the improvement of the public library service." Shutting them isn't improving them

22, February 2016·1 min read

Lego donations welcome at new library Lego Club

A new Lego club on Saturday mornings at Sandown Library starts on Saturday 12th March. Any unwanted Lego would be gratefully received.

14, February 2011·2 min read

Letter To The Editor: ‘Library Proposals Are Stay Of Execution’

Another reader shares their views

10, March 2011·1 min read

Letter To The Editor: Formal Complaint to the Secretary of State

One reader writes to Secretary of State and appeals for five more signatures

20, February 2012·1 min read

Letter To The Editor: I’ll Be Watching David Pugh’s Evidence

Letter to the Editor from Ian Anstice of Public Libraries News in relation to Cllr David Pugh giving oral evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee tomorrow (Tuesday) at 10.30am.

17, March 2011·1 min read