Cowes Library

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Services available at this library:

  • Books
  • DVDs*
  • Talking Books on Cassette/CD*
  • Large Print
  • Maritime Collection
  • Maritime Museum (click here for further details)
  • Computer facilities
    • Internet access
    • Word processing
    • Scanning facilities
    • Printing*
  • Colour/B&W photocopying service*
  • Fax service*
  • Reference Collection
  • Local Studies Collection
  • Newspapers
  • Garden Refuse Sacks*
  • Bus Pass Applications
  • Council Tax & Benefits Advice – every Wednesday, 1pm - 4pm
  • Teenage Area
  • Children’s Area
    • Homework collection
    • Story time every Saturday, 2.30pm – 3.00 pm
    • Rhymetime every Tuesday, 11.00am – 11.30am

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

To download our welcome leaflet, please click here.

New in!

Click the picture to see if the title is currently available.

DVDs

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Books

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and many more.


For a full list of Fiction titles added to Cowes Library in June, click here.

For a full list of Non-fiction titles added to Cowes Library in June, click here.

Events at Cowes Library

Cowes Reading Group - The next meeting will be on Wednesday 8th September, 6-7pm. For further information either click here, or contact us, on 293341 or coweslibrary@iow.gov.uk.

Promotions at Cowes Library

Cheap & Chic – How to make your home and yourself look stylish, on a budget!

Cowes Heritage Publications – We have a range of local interest DVDs and books, created by the Cowes Heritage Group, for sale. For a full list please click here, or visit their website: www.cowesheritage.co.uk.

Cowes Bricks & Mortar Walk

Missed the Bricks & Mortar Walk around Cowes, during the 2010 Walking Festival? Never fear! Click the picture below to read all about it.
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Courses

One to one hourly computer sessions - West Wight Training Centre regularly provides computer sessions which include using the Internet and email, or any other aspect of using computers. Booking is essential. For more information or to book call directly on 752175 ext 33.

Family History On The Internet - Discover some of the Family History Sites available online with the Local History Librarian. Cost is £5 per person. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. To book please contact us on 293341, or coweslibrary@iow.gov.uk.

Useful Information

Please click the item you require:

Order kerbside collection recycling boxes
Local bus and ferry timetables
Who’s your councillor?
Clubs and Societies in the Cowes area
Cowes Town Council
Gurnard Parish Council
Northwood Parish Council

Service Description: Children’s and adults’ books, large print books, videos, DVDs and talking books on tape, reference collection, newspapers, photocopying, fax service, free internet access, free computer access. Cowes Library is also the home to Cowes Maritime Museum and the Maritime Book Collection.

Contact Information
Department Libraries & Information Service
Address Cowes Library
Beckford Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7SG
External Phone 01983 293341
Opening Times Monday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Wednesday 11.00am - 7.00pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 9.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sunday CLOSED
Contact Click to contact service 




Page last updated on: 01/09/2010