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Ventnor Library are welcoming Independent Arts to host a paper crafting and watercolour workshop for adults on Wednesday...
06/09/2026

Ventnor Library are welcoming Independent Arts to host a paper crafting and watercolour workshop for adults on Wednesday 16 September. Make a lovely pop-up mini card flower meadow to take away. Telephone Ventnor Library on 852039 to book your place.

05/09/2026

Join us for an exclusive live online event with Matt Haig on the 7th of September! Don't miss the internationally bestselling author of The Midnight Library and Reasons to Stay Alive, as he talks books, ideas and his latest novel The Midnight Train, followed by a live audience Q&A. Hosted by sign up using the link https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OUgI2AxrTQS6bKP3vu04XQ #/registration

Author of 'Knot craft and Rope Mats' Des Pawson will be at Cowes Library for World Knot Tying Day on Friday 18 September...
04/09/2026

Author of 'Knot craft and Rope Mats' Des Pawson will be at Cowes Library for World Knot Tying Day on Friday 18 September to help children aged 7+ make creative knot-based items! Come along and test out your knot tying skills!

Folktastic IsleWe are very excited to have a fabulous exhibition coming to Lord Louis Library, Newport, next week (8-15 ...
03/09/2026

Folktastic Isle
We are very excited to have a fabulous exhibition coming to Lord Louis Library, Newport, next week (8-15 September)!

New Carnival present ‘Folktastic Isle’ an exhibition exploring the Isle of Wight's folk heritage, the art of the people. Among other exhibits see replicas of a roman hare brooch and the neolithic flint tribrach. No booking required - just pop in!

On Saturday 12 September there are two great activities for families:
11am 12pm -Storytelling workshop. Hear about unique island stories and legends, in an interactive workshop. Find out about a Roman River sprite and who is Brading Roman Villa's 'Gallus' character? What is the significance of a running hare? Create a mosaic. Suited to children aged 5-12 years, no unaccompanied children.

1-2pm - Magic Show based on the ghost ship HMS Eurydice; an eyewitness account! All welcome, suitable for all ages.

Both of these activities are free but please book here in advance: https://newcarnival.co.uk

The New Carnival Company

Have you got your tickets yet for the criminology talk at Lord Louis Library on Wednesday 23 September? For just £5 you ...
03/09/2026

Have you got your tickets yet for the criminology talk at Lord Louis Library on Wednesday 23 September? For just £5 you can join criminologist Sue Strickland-Lord and take a look at the darker side of society with her talk on law, crime and deviance. Pop into the library and get your ticket now to avoid disappointment.

Are you interested in a career in the care or health profession? Head to Lord Louis Library on Wednesday 16 September be...
02/09/2026

Are you interested in a career in the care or health profession? Head to Lord Louis Library on Wednesday 16 September between 10.00am and 2.00pm and speak with different organisations in the care and health sector.

Meet a member of the Wessex Cancer Support team at Lord Louis Library on Friday 4 September and find out all about the s...
01/09/2026

Meet a member of the Wessex Cancer Support team at Lord Louis Library on Friday 4 September and find out all about the services they provide to people affected by cancer.

Join us for an exclusive live online event with Matt Haig on the 7th of September! Don't miss the internationally bestse...
31/08/2026

Join us for an exclusive live online event with Matt Haig on the 7th of September! Don't miss the internationally bestselling author of The Midnight Library and Reasons to Stay Alive, as he talks books, ideas and his latest novel The Midnight Train, followed by a live audience Q&A. Use the link to register now https://bolinda.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OUgI2AxrTQS6bKP3vu04XQ #/registration

Are you aged 50+ and would like some information and guidance around pensions, pension credit. PIP and more? Then pop in...
29/08/2026

Are you aged 50+ and would like some information and guidance around pensions, pension credit. PIP and more? Then pop into Lord Louis Library on Thursday 3 September between 10.30am and 2.30pm and speak to staff from the Department for Work and Pensions.

Ryde Library are hosting Ben Cracknell for a talk about Victorian Architecture on the Isle of Wight on Thursday 10 Septe...
28/08/2026

Ryde Library are hosting Ben Cracknell for a talk about Victorian Architecture on the Isle of Wight on Thursday 10 September. Tickets are £5 each and include afternoon tea. Pop into Ryde Library to get your tickets.

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