Lord Louis Library
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Services available at this library:
- Books
- DVDs*
- CDs*
- Talking Books on CD, Cassette and MP3 disc*
- 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 Times every Friday
- Homework Hour
Events at Lord Louis Library:
RNID
There are regular advice sessions held at the library, usually on the first Thursday of each month. 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 Lord Louis Library. Please ask at the Reference Library counter or telephone for further details.
Knit & Natter
A new regular knitting group in Lord Louis Library.
There is a free session on the third Thursday of every month.
Bring along your latest project to the next meeting on Thursday 19th August 6pm to 7.30pm.
Tea, coffee and natter provided!!
There is a free session on the third Thursday of every month.
Bring along your latest project to the next meeting on Thursday 19th August 6pm to 7.30pm.
Tea, coffee and natter provided!!
In the Gallery:
An exhibition of acrylics and watercolours by Island artist Myrtle Lewis. The artist will be in attendance at the Library Tuesdays and Fridays 10am – 12 noon.
Reading Group
The reading group meets once a month at the library, usually the first Thursday of the month. Please ask at the counter or telephone for further details.
Book Sale
Withdrawn library books and other stock are on sale near the counter in the adult lending library.
CD Sale
CDs that have been withdrawn from stock are available to buy from Monday 12th July. Only £1.50 or 4 for £5.00
Promotions in Lord Louis Library:
Featured Author – Marian Keyes
Our featured author has a selection of their work collected and available to borrow, and any requests for further titles by this author from other Island libraries are free of charge.
“Looking at Larkin”
A display featuring some of the works of Philip Larkin to commemorate the 25th anniversary of his death.
“Ciphers, conspiracies and Revelations
A collection of thrilling adventure stories in the style of “The Da Vinci Code”
“The ManBooker prize”
A collection of the longlisted titles for this prestigious literary award. Free reservations on all titles in the list.
“ITV Crime Thriller Awards”
A collection of titles in the running for the Crime Writers Dagger Award.
Service Description: Children's and adults' books, large print books, talking books on tape and CD, videos, DVDs, compact discs, free internet access, free computer access. Lord Louis Library also has a gallery space for art exhibitions.
Lord Louis Library also houses the Reference Library
The Local Studies Library is now based at the County Record Office
Also known as:- Newport Library
| Contact Information | |
| Department | Libraries & Information Service |
| Address | Lord Louis Library Orchard Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1LL |
| External Phone | 01983 527655 |
| Opening Times | Monday 9.00am - 5.30pm Tuesday 9.00am - 5.30pm Wednesday - CLOSED Thursday 10.00am - 8.00pm Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm Sunday 10.00am - 1.00pm |
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Page last updated on: 16/08/2010
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