Ventnor Library

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Services available at this library:

  • Books
  • DVDs*
  • Talking Books on Cassette/CD*
  • Large Print
  • Reading Group
  • BookChat: First Tuesday of the month from 11
  • Knit and Natter every Tuesday from 11 – bring your handiwork and chat with friends
  • Computer facilities
    • Internet access & word processing
    • Scanning & printing*
    • Free access to ‘Find My Past’ family history site
  • Photocopying service*
  • Fax service *
  • Exhibition Gallery*
  • Music Library
  • Garden Refuse Sacks*
  • Bus Pass Applications
  • Reference Collection
    • Local Studies Collection
    • Newspapers
    • Listen to the County Press
  • Teenage Area
  • Children’s Area
    • Homework collection
    • Rhymetime – Every Friday from 11 ....
*Charges apply for these services. Please click here for further information.

Special Events at Ventnor Library

Book Sale - Saturday 28th January during normal opening hours

Feel Good Friday - 3rd February 7.30pm

A showing of ‘The Thin Green Line’ an eco film in aid of the Samaritans


National Library Day - Saturday 4th February

Live music organised by the Friends of Ventnor Library

In Focus - 14th February- 28th April

An eclectic exhibition of photographs by local amateur photographers.

Regular Events at Ventnor Library

RhymeTime - Fun for babies and toddlers. Fridays at 11.00
Knit and Natter - Tuesdays from 11.00
Police Beat Surgery - First Tuesday of the month – 2.30 – 3.30


Reading Group


The Reading Group will be meeting on Wednesday 22nd February 6.00 – 7.00pm in the library.

They will be discussing ‘The Shack’ by William Paul Young

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Promotions at Ventnor Library

Winter Chills & Winter Warmers
A collection of fiction for those long winter nights

Remember This?
A collection of your favourites.

Courses & Research at Ventnor Library

Computer Lessons
One to one computer lessons are available at Ventnor Library. Booking is required. For more information contact Ventnor Library or to book a session please telephone (01983) 752175 ext 33.


Find My Past
Ventnor Library now has free access to the genealogy website Find My Past. Search for your ancestors in census records and use parish records to find births, marriages and deaths dating back to 1538! Now with access to the 1911 census. Booking is advised but not essential.
New DVDs at Ventnor Library

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New Books at Ventnor Library

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And many more!

Service Description: Children's and adults' books, large print books, talking books on tape, videos, reference collection, newspapers, photocopying, fax service, free internet access, free computer access. Ventnor Library is also home to the Music Library collection of books on music and performing sets of choral, orchestral and chamber music.

Contact Information
Department Libraries & Information Service
Address Ventnor Library
High Street
Isle of Wight
PO38 1LZ
External Phone 01983 852039
Opening Times Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Wednesday 1.00pm - 6.00pm
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Sunday CLOSED
Contact Click to contact service 




Page last updated on: 24/01/2012