Ryde Library

Services available at this library:

Books
DVDs*
CDs*
Talking Books on CD and Cassette*
Large Print
Reading Groups
Computer facilities
- Internet access
- Word processing
- Scanning facilities
- Printing*
Photocopying service*
Fax service *
Exhibition Gallery*
Reference Room
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.

Events at Ryde Library

Reading Groups

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

Book Sale

Our recently expanded section of withdrawn library books and other stock (CDs, DVD’s, talking books) for sale are to be found towards the centre of the adult lending library.

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Spotlight on Britannica

Try the links below to see examples of activities available on Britannica Online. The Junior, Student and full online version of the encyclopaedia are available via the “Online Databases” link on the library homepage by entering your library card number.

http://spotlight.britannica.co.uk/Rainforest

Promotions in Ryde Library:

Free Energy Meter to borrow for three weeks
Understanding energy usage helps put you in control of how much you are using, and makes it easier to see ways to reduce your overall consumption. The Electrisave is a device which attaches to your electricity meter at home and lets you monitor your usage in real time. The transmitter at the meter sends over your electricity usage which is then displayed on the unit, which you can put in a suitable place - for example the kitchen or living room.

Why not borrow one from the Library and see how much energy you could save?

Museum Display

Recently installed, a case of artefacts and visual display provided by the Island Museum Service.

Why not try something from the children’s library’s recently expanded range of audio tapes and CDs? Only 75p a week or £1.50 for 3 weeks to hire.

Events in the Children’s Library

Rhyme time for under 5s every Monday 10 - 10.30

Rhyme time is an informal session of rhymes and songs for babies and toddlers, using bells and rattles, and making lots of noise!

It’s free and you don’t need to book or sign up.

Children's Storytime every Saturday 11 - 11.30

A regular storytime for younger children. There is no charge and no need to book.

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 10.30am - 7.00pm Thursday CLOSED Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm Sunday CLOSED
Contact	Click to contact service

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Page last updated on: 26/01/2012