Ventnor Library: The hub of the community

There is always so much going on at Ventnor Library, as well as a wide range of books, DVDs etc, there is a regular knitting club, reading group and many special events.

Scene from Best Exotic Marigold Hotel :Latest DVDs
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel – stellar British cast in a feel good film”¦
Black Gold – “epic desert showdown”¦.. breathtaking battle scenes..” Antonia Banderas, Freida Pinto, Mark Strong, Tahar Rahim
Gone – nothing will stop her – Amanda Seyfried

For youngsters!….
Paddington Bear – Paddington in London – 12 episodes
Spot goes on holiday
Thomas & Friends – a rescue on the rails”¦

Latest fiction
Lesley PEARSE The Promise – ‘War threatens to take all she has loved’
Pauline ROWSON Death lies beneath a D I Andy6 Horton by a local author!
Jill MANSELL A walk in the park – if only love could be as simple as “¦.
William HORWOOD Awakening -a HyddenWorld novel

Latest large print
John Lawrence REYNOLDS Secret societies – their mysteries revealed
Linda GRANT The clothes on their backs
Susan STEPHENS The Argentinians Solace – Mills and Boon
Lynne GRAHAM Roccanti’s Marriage Revenge – Mills and Boon
Sean BLACK Grid lock – the City of Angels has a stalker..

Latest talking books on CD
Andrew MOTION Silver – return to Treasure Island – for adults & children”¦
Don DeLILLO Creation – from the collection of the angel Esmerelda – “..the work of a true master..”

Latest for young people
Francesca SIMON Mr P’s naughty book – by the Horrid Henry author
Mark WALDEN Earthfall – the battle starts here”¦
Leigh HODGKINSON Goldilocks and just the one bear – picture book
THOMAS & FRIENDS The runaway kite – picture book
Timmy Time – Timmy’s seaside rescue

Other activities
Don’t forget this year’s children’s Summer Reading Challenge – StoryLab – prizes, certificates and activities all summer!

Free “Pirates” storytelling with Sue Clarke from Island Storytellers – Tuesday 21st 10.30-11.30 – no need to book but come as a pirate!

Free “Didgeridoo Dreaming – Aboriginal storytelling and art with Joe for 7-12 year olds Wednesday 22nd 2-4 – booking essential – thanks to the Friends of Ventnor Library for sponsoring the event!

Unemployed? Looking for a job? Checkout daily lists of job opportunities and our dedicated Friday morning free internet access.

Woolly-Minded Gardening Club and ongoing Exhibition – knitting and crochet with a difference! Wednesdays at 3pm.

Also ask for details of Random Scribblers – the writing group, the African Drumming Group and the Women’s Meditation Group who all meet in the Library after hours!