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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.

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.

6, August 2020·2 min read

Isle of Wight libraries open their doors again from next week

All people entering the libraries will be asked to provide NHS Test and Trace contact information and must wear a face covering. Details within

8, July 2020·1 min read

Extension to community library ‘still too expensive a project to take on’

Friends of Freshwater Library (FOFL) say it would be an unfair burden on the community to ask them to fundraise the sums needed

2, July 2020·1 min read

No late fees for library books returned after three month lockdown

Isle of Wight libraries will be reopening from next week and those Islanders with items out on loan during the lockdown will be pleased to hear no late fees will be applied

20, March 2020·1 min read

Isle of Wight Council close all libraries

The libraries team is working with community partners to create local hubs enabling residents to safely access the Internet or to gather information about council services

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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?

22, November 2018·2 min read

Isle of Wight libraries get slight funding boost, figures show

Analysis of Government figures shows that compared to the previous year, Isle of Wight libraries had their funding boosted for the first time in five years.