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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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

13, December 2021·1 min read

Have your say on plans to close Newport Library two days a week

The library in Newport is currently open six days a week, but the Isle of Wight council are looking at closing it two days a week to save £25,000 per annum

10, January 2022·1 min read

Library reopens after problem with Internet and telephone connections resolved

The council apologised for the inconvenience

1, June 2022·4 min read

Three Isle of Wight residents honoured in Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours List (updated)

Congratulations to the three Islanders, one recognised for their service to Young People on the Island, another for their services to Public Libraries and the third for services to homeless people

3, March 2023·2 min read

Lord Louis Library to undergo major renovation – expect temporary changes

Isle of Wight Council's Lord Louis Library in Newport will undergo essential works to improve services

25, March 2024·2 min read

Major funding boost to enhance cultural access at two Island libraries

Arts Council England awards significant funding to Cowes and Ryde libraries

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