The library provides a welcoming space to relax in Ventnor, open all year round
So much more than just a local library, you can also join one of the many groups, clubs and events. Try crafts, or painting, or knitting. Sit and read a book. Borrow a puzzle or a DVD to take home. Join the book club.
Ventnor Library is also a donation point for the Ventnor Community Pantry located at BABY BOX. Your donations of non-perishable food and toiletries will be warmly received at the library during usual opening hours.
Ventnor Library is also a Warm Space, offering:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free computer use
- Free charging
- Advice and information
- People to chat to
- Space to work
- Free activities
REGULAR EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
LEGO and Duplo Club
Do you love LEGO? Then come along to our junior LEGO club. For ages five years and over. Offered every Saturday from 2pm to 3pm.
Adult Colouring Group
Relax, be creative, make new friends, and have fun. We provide coloured pencils, felt tips, and colouring sheets, and it's free. You are welcome to bring your own supplies if you want. Meets every Friday, 2pm to 4pm.
Stitch by Stitch
Bring along your knitting, crochet, sewing, embroidery, cross-stitch, tapestry, applique, quilting, lace-making, darning or any other needlework projects you're working on. Make new friends, relax, have a cuppa and get creative. Every Wednesday 2pm to 4pm.
What we offer
- Books
- DVDs*
- Free internet access and Wi-Fi
- Books
- Talking books on CD
- Large print books
- Computer facilities
- eMagazines
- Free access to Find My Past family history website
- Online reference resources
- Word processing
- Scanning facilities
- Colour/B&W photocopying and printing services*
- Reference collection
- Local Studies collection
- Newspapers
- Bus Pass applications
- Teenage area
- Children's area
- Homework collection
*Charges apply for these services.
Friends of the Library
The Friends of Ventnor Library group provide invaluable help to the library and its staff.
The number of activities now available in the library has grown significantly with the help of our supporters group. They raise funds for the library, provide help to organise and run events, and provide essential support and advice to the library service. The group is a valuable link between the council and Ventnor residents, enabling us to test out ideas and check that our plans for the library are what residents want.
For more information, visit the Friends of Ventnor Library Facebook page, or contact them via email: bobbowden@sky.com or tel: 01983 856888.
