Friends of Ryde Library

Friends of Ryde Library The Friends of Ryde Library is a volunteer group set up at the end of 2013 to promote and enhance Ryde Library, Isle of Wight, UK.

The Friends of Ryde Library is a volunteer group set up at the end of 2013 to work with the staff of Ryde Library (Isle of Wight) to promote and enhance the library and its services. We hold fund raising events, poetry evenings, quiz nights, entertainments and much more. Here are just some of the things the money has bought so far:

Bean bags and chairs for the Children's Library

Sets of books for the Book Clubs

Sensory toys for Rhyme Time

Bean bags and carpet for the Teen section

Love reading Mysteries and crime novels? Why not join our Crime Book Club at Ryde Library. We meet on the first Monday o...
18/05/2026

Love reading Mysteries and crime novels? Why not join our Crime Book Club at Ryde Library. We meet on the first Monday of every Month at 5.30pm. (Dates adjusted for Bank Holidays).
We read and discuss a wide range of classic and modern crime novels. No booking required - just turn up.
Reading list and dates available on request.

Calling all builders! Bring your imagination to our Lego Club at Ryde Library, every Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm. We love to dis...
18/05/2026

Calling all builders! Bring your imagination to our Lego Club at Ryde Library, every Tuesday 3.30-4.30pm. We love to display your models.
Suitable for 3+ - Duplo available for younger children.
No booking required. This is a free event.

Bring your pre-schooler along to Rhyme Time at Ryde Library.Every Monday (except Bank Holidays). 10.30-11amWe start each...
17/05/2026

Bring your pre-schooler along to Rhyme Time at Ryde Library.
Every Monday (except Bank Holidays). 10.30-11am
We start each session with the Bubbles and sing a variety of rhymes and actions songs, with the help of some puppet friends.
All welcome, no booking. This is a free event.

The Ryde Library Classic Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month, 1030-12.We read a wide selection of tra...
14/05/2026

The Ryde Library Classic Book Group meets on the third Wednesday of every month, 1030-12.
We read a wide selection of traditional and modern Classic novels.
Reading List and dates available on request.
No Booking required - feel free to drop in and join the discussion.
New members welcome.

Choo Choo! The Train is in the station ready for Friday’s Duplo and train Playtime.Every Friday 10.30-12.Build a train t...
13/05/2026

Choo Choo! The Train is in the station ready for Friday’s Duplo and train Playtime.
Every Friday 10.30-12.
Build a train track all the way around the library.
Suitable for pre-schoolers.
No booking required. This is a free event.

Ryde Children's Library is Celebrating all things Bees on Saturday May 30th , 10.30-12.There will be a themed Storytime,...
10/05/2026

Ryde Children's Library is Celebrating all things Bees on Saturday May 30th , 10.30-12.
There will be a themed Storytime, followed by a craft.
This event is free and no booking is required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Come along to Ryde Children's Library on Friday May 22nd to meet one of our local Firefighters, they will be talking abo...
09/05/2026

Come along to Ryde Children's Library on Friday May 22nd to meet one of our local Firefighters, they will be talking about the important work they do and reading a themed story.
Come along dressed as a Firefighter! Bring your fire engine toys along to show them.
No booking required . This event is free.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Bring your pre-schooler along to Rhyme Time at Ryde Library.Every Monday (except Bank Holidays). 10.30-11amWe start each...
07/05/2026

Bring your pre-schooler along to Rhyme Time at Ryde Library.
Every Monday (except Bank Holidays). 10.30-11am
We start each session with Bubbles and sing a variety of rhymes and actions songs, with the help of some puppet friends.
All welcome, no booking. This is a free event.

Address

101 George Street
Theale
PO332JE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441983823825

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