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Ryde Library

Services available at this library:

Books
DVDs*
CDs*
Talking Books on CD and Cassette*
Large Print
Reading Groups
Computer facilities
- Internet access
- Word processing
- Scanning facilities
- Printing*
Photocopying service*
Fax service *
Exhibition Gallery*
Reference Room
Local Studies Information
Newspapers
Teenage Area
Children’s Library
- Story Times every Saturday
- Homework collection
- Rhyme Time every Monday
- Homework Hour

*Charges apply for these services. Please click here for further information.

Help Centre

The library now also accommodates Ryde Help Centre. Their staff may be contacted directly by telephone on 812678. Appointments may also be made on a drop-in basis. Please click here for contact details or here for further information on the website including surgery times and booking requirements.

Toy Library
Please note that, following a review of all local authority services, Toy Library services are no longer provided through the library. Access to toys is planned to be made available through the Play Ranger schemes developing across the Island.

Events at Ryde Library
Promotions in the Children’s Library

The 2010 Summer Reading Challenge

What is it?
The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year to encourage children to enjoy books and carry on reading through the school holiday. It involves children reading 6 books throughout the holiday, with prizes along the way, as well as a sticker poster to chart their progress and medal and certificate when they finish.

When does it start?
The Challenge begins on Saturday 17 July and runs throughout the summer holidays.

Who can get involved?
All children of any age can join in the fun. It’s totally free and just takes a minute to join up with a member of staff.

Why should my child participate?
The reading challenge is a great way to keep children involved in enjoying books throughout the holidays and has been proven to be extremely popular.

Summer Storytimes:

Stories, games and a craft, suitable for 4-8 year olds:

The events are free and there is no need to book. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Age Concern

There are regular advice sessions held at the library. Please check for details.

Silver Surfers

If you are over 50 and want to learn how to use the Internet and e-mail, register for a free 2 hour Silver Surfer Session at Ryde Library. Please ask at the counter or telephone for further details.

Gallery Exhibitions
Reading Groups

Reading groups meet once a month. Please ask at the counter or telephone for further details.

Book Sale

Our recently expanded section of withdrawn library books and other stock (CDs, DVD’s, talking books) for sale are to be found towards the centre of the adult lending library.

Promotions in Ryde Library:

Museum Display

Newly installed, a case of artefacts and visual display provided by the Island Museum Service.

Currently exhibiting a slide-show of watercolour paintings from Thomas Rowlandson’s tours of the Isle of Wight and a small selection of nineteenth-century shop artefacts.

NEW
Poem of the month

Copies available at the counter.

Isle of Wight Open Studios

Pick up a brochure for the event or perhaps some inspiration from the craft books on display to have a go at something artistic yourself.

“A Journey of a Thousand Miles...”

Travel literature.

DVD Feature – “Game On!”

Movies with a sporting theme.

“Here Comes the Sun!”

Summer reads.

“Fun & Frothy”

Large print books for the girls.

Vampires

Young adult books with TEETH!

Service Description: Children's and adults' books, large print books, talking books on tape, videos, DVDs, compact discs, reference collection, newspapers, photocopying, fax service, free internet access, free computer access. Ryde Library also has a gallery space for art exhibitions.

Ryde Library is also the home of the Ryde Help Centre

Contact Information
Department	Libraries & Information Service
Address	Ryde Library 101 George Street Ryde Isle of Wight PO33 2JE
External Phone	01983 562170
Opening Times	Monday 9.00am - 5.30pm Tuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm Wednesday 9.00am - 8.00pm Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm Sunday 10.00am - 1.00pm
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Page last updated on: 02/09/2010