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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

25, January 2018·1 min read

Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks though Council’s latest app

Borrow eBooks and e Audiobooks at any time to read on your smart phone, iPad, home computer or Kindle Fire, with this new library app.

3, September 2018·1 min read

Ventnor Library is on the move

The library will be relocated in a new temporary home whilst essential repairs are made to the roof.

10, October 2018·1 min read

New app completes the suite of library service mobile apps

The new app completes the suite of mobile applications that enables residents to make the best of use of their library service 24/7.

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.

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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?

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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