East Cowes Community Library
The community library provides a welcoming space to relax in The East Side Curve, next to Town Hall, in the heart of East Cowes. The library is community-run and staffed by volunteers.
Christmas and New Year opening
East
Cowes Community Library will close for Christmas on Tuesday 24 December at
5.00pm and re-open on Thursday 2 January at 9.00am
Opening hours
- Monday: 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday: 9am to 5pm
- Wednesday: 9am to 5pm
- Thursday: 9am to 5pm
- Friday: 9am to 5pm
- Saturday: 9am to 1pm
What we offer
You can browse through and borrow adult fiction and children’s books.
Nonfiction books are housed in a back room, and you can ask our library assistants to bring titles out for you.
You can order books online through our library catalogue
Bus passes
Bus pass applications forms are available in the library. Bring with you a
- passport photo
- proof of date of birth
- proof of residency that is dated within the last 3 months
We will give your application to the relevant department.
Dog bags
Dog bags are available at £1 per pack. You need to bring the correct money as we can only take cash.
Photocopying and printing charges
| Type | Size | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Black and white | A4 | 10p |
| Colour | A4 | 20p |
Reservations and requests
| Reservation | Cost |
|---|---|
| Items reserved by adults | 60p |
| Items reserved by children | Free |
| Additional charges for items obtained from other library services | £7.50 |
| Additional charges for items obtained from the British Library | £11.50 |
| Charge for the renewal of British Library loans | £4.50 |
| Charge for articles obtained from other library services | Full cost |
Certain items,
such as DVDs, CDs and items held at Library Headquarters are not subject to
reservation charges.
Hire charges
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| DVD | £1.50 per night or £3.00 per week |
| DVD boxed sets over 2 discs | £3.00 per night or £5.00 per week |
| Children’s DVDs | £1.00 per night or £2.00 per week |
| Spoken Word CDs | £1.50 for 3 weeks |
| Junior Spoken Word CDs | Free |
| Language Courses | £2.00 for 3 weeks |
Overdue charges
We are not currently charging overdue fines.
Lost and damaged items
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Items in print | Full cost |
| Items out of print | Average book price |
| Rare or valuable items | Refer to Library HQ |
Other services
Feel free to pop in if there is anything else we can help with or contact us for more information.
Visit Town Hall for updates about our services and to find out what else is happening at the East Side Curve.