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Ryde Library


The library has now reopened after a short closure for refurbishment.

The layout of the adult lending library has been improved and the appearance updated.

Ryde Help Centre has now been incorporated within the library. The staff may be contacted directly by telephone on 812678. Appointments may also been 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.

We hope that you all enjoy your new look library.

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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.

Events at Ryde Library

“Understanding Genealogy” Thursday 20 November 1.30 – 4.30

A free training session providing an introduction to understanding genealogy and tracing family histories including undertaking computer research. This sponsored event is delivered by the IWC Island Heritage Librarian as part of the Ryde Cemetery Restoration Project.

Places are limited and booking is required. Registration forms are available at the library. Alternatively, please call 01983 885172 or e mail janis.mundell@iow.gov.uk

**We regret that this session has now been postponed until February 2009.**

Age Concern

There will be an advice session held at the library from 10 am to 1 pm on Wednesday 26 November.

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.

Exhibitions

29/09/08-30/10/08 – “Four lovely ladies” present an exhibition in acrylic, oil and watercolour celebrating their love of art. Islander Lynne and her erstwhile students display a variety of subjects including recreations of life on the Island in former days.

3/11/08 – 28/11/08 – “Independent Arts” exhibiting work in various media. The artists are older people that attend the Adelaide Art class in Ryde and residential home clients. Subjects include memories of the artists’ youth.

Book Sale

Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November there will be a sale of withdrawn library stock.

Promotions in Ryde Library

Collections of Christmas books are now available in both the adult and children’s libraries.

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. Ryde Library also has a gallery space for art exhibitions.
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