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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.

9, October 2017·2 min read

Discover all your library has to offer during National Libraries Week

National Libraries Week is aimed at showcasing the best that UK libraries of all kinds have to offer, encouraging everyone to discover that their local library is about far more than just books.

6, December 2016·1 min read

Ventnor In Touch project ends the year on a high

The project to help residents learn how to use computer tablets has been a great success. More free sessions will take place in 2017.

12, September 2016·1 min read

New public library looks likely for Ventnor

The Isle of Wight council Executive have agreed to transfer the building to Spectrum Housing who plan to build 12 affordable flats and a new public library.

29, August 2016·2 min read

Did you know you can access free online music through Isle of Wight libraries?

Here's another great secret about the services you can access via Isle of Wight Libraries. As well as the great DVD hire collection, you can also access almost 1.5m music tracks online free of charge.

22, August 2016·1 min read

Plans to cut Isle of Wight mobile library service by a third

Forced by Government cuts to funding, the Isle of Wight council is now having to look towards the Isle of Wight mobile library service to save £23,500 annually.

30, July 2016·1 min read

You can rent amazing DVD from Isle of Wight libraries – and support them at the same time

If you like watching films, here's a little known tip that will open up a wide selection of them to you - and they're all available to you nearby.

30, March 2016·1 min read

Isle of Wight library staff: Cut by more than half in last six years

OnTheWight has diligently reported the ups and downs of the Isle of Wight library service over the last few years. This update shows a picture of where the service is now.

8, March 2016·1 min read

Library launches photographic calendar to help combat cuts to funding

This new 2017 calendar, featuring photographs from local photographers, Ed Garbett and Clint Oliver, hopes to help fill some of the funding gap following budget cuts by the Isle of Wight council.

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.

17, December 2015·1 min read

Library group welcome news of safer footing

A condition survey of the library has found the impact of years of neglect, with extensive damp and poor conditions throughout, however, a formal partnership is planned to put the library on a safer footing.

16, December 2015·1 min read

Festive cheer boosts library’s funds

More than £500 was raised at the Bembridge Community Library Christmas Fair.

9, November 2015·1 min read

Council win grant to upgrade library WiFi

It's not a huge amount, but will go some way towards help reduce digital exclusion on the Isle of Wight by improving library WiFi, so well done to the council.

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