Christmas returns to Bembridge Community Library this Saturday morning between 9.30am and 12.30pm with the 2017 Grand Christmas Draw taking place at midday.
Newport Parish Council have made a number of suggestions to the Isle of Wight Council to try to get the South Street block reopened, but in the meantime the Library has offered to open its accessible toilet to any public in need.
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.
Indian Stories and folk tales will be read, all suitable for children over four, there will be the chance to try your hand at Indian crafts, taste traditional snacks and be decorated with henna body art.
Head to Bembridge Community Library on Saturday morning to enjoy hot drinks and homemade cakes, listen to live music and carols and browse bric a brac and craft stalls.
A first for West Wight, Isle of Wight musician, Paul Armfield, will be playing a fundraising concert this Friday (7th October). Book in advance to secure your seat.
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.
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.
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.
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.