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Services for Adults on the Isle of Wight

Ryde Library

Services available at this library:

Books
DVDs*
Videos*
CDs*
Talking Books on CD and Cassette*
Large Print
Reading Group
Computer facilities
- Internet access
- Word processing
- Scanning facilities
- Printing*
Photocopying service*
Fax service *
Exhibition Gallery*
Reference Library
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:

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

March 2010 – Art at The Foyer
New, raw and imaginative art created by young people who live at or use the services of The Foyer.

April 2010 – Tina Nicholls – photography.

Reading Groups

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

Book Sale

Withdrawn library books and other stock are currently on sale towards the centre of the adult lending library.

Promotions in Ryde Library:

Ryde’s Maritime Heritage

Ryde Social Heritage Group present an exhibition of interesting accounts from Ryde’s maritime past.
Ryde Social Heritage Group link

“Think of a Number”

A bit of fun with number-themed titles. How many can you think of?

Isle of Wight Vegetarians and Vegans

Like to know more about vegetarianism? Isle of Wight Vegetarians and Vegans provide food for thought in this exhibition. A display of vegetarian cookbooks

“Five a day keep the doctor away!”

accompanies it should you be searching for recipe ideas.

Loft Poets – “So Many Kinds of Love”

We have copies of the latest volume from the local poetry group available for sale in the library. Proceeds go to Island charities. Please ask at the counter.

DVD Feature – “Oooh, Mr. Darcy!”

The films and television work of Colin Firth.

“Get Out Into the Garden!”

Books to inspire us into our wellies.

Under Starters Orders...

Racing fiction from the stables of Dick Francis et al.

“Police Line: Do Not Cross”

Large Print Crime Titles.

“Enjoy the Ride”

Spotlight on thrillers in the young adult section.

Promotions in the Children’s Library

Take a Moment to Share a Story...

Picture books to share with your little ones.

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Standing on the shoulders of Giants

Dinosaurs! rockets! explosions! DNA! stars! volcanoes!...
A display of science books inspired by National Science and Engineering Week.

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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
Contact	Click to contact service

Direct Contact
Contact Name	Bob ELLIOTT
Job Title	Senior Library & Information Assistant