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Great stories, great authors, great events!. 

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Shape Your Service

The tricky part can sometimes be finding the right book to read, so every month we suggest our favourites – old and new – to help you! 

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Book Award 2023

Black History Month

Open entry for Bedtime stories : beautiful Black tales from the past in library catalogue
Open entry for Hidden Sussex, a new anthology for Sussex in library catalogue
Open entry for Homecoming : voices of the Windrush generation in library catalogue
Open entry for Ordinary people in library catalogue
Open entry for African Trilogy - 1. Once Upon a Time in Africa in library catalogue
Open entry for Black and British : an illustrated history in library catalogue
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What is on in libraries for children and young people

Lego, games, books and much, much, more...

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Spotlight

Highlighting featured events, raising awareness of our collections

IT for you

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Need help with an important task using a computer? Or maybe you want to learn how to use a computer?

Library of Sanctuary

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We have gathered information and resources for those seeking support locally.

ESCIS

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On East Sussex Community Information website, you can find community groups, organisations, clubs, services, local and virtual events.

Cost of Living Support

Step into reading

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Want to learn to read, or improve your reading confidence? Free weekly reading support with a trained mentor for adults aged 18-80

Reading Friends

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Delivered in partnership with the Reading Agency, Reading Friends brings people together to read, share stories, meet new friends and have fun.

Rhymetimes - Storytimes

Go to rhymetime and storytime

Babies, toddlers and their parents or carers can have fun singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes in our libraries. These events are free of charge.

Staff Picks
Meditation Pod.
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Digital library

East Sussex libraries subscribe to thousands of online books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and research resources.

Event Feedback

If you attend any library events, we'd love to hear what you think.

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Get into Libraries

From study spaces, adult learning courses, free computers and Wi-Fi, to story time for children... libraries have something for everyone.

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Periodbank in libraries

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Periodbank at East Sussex libraries is helping to tackle period poverty in East Sussex by providing donated period and hygiene products to anyone who needs them.

WE ARE ALSO IN URGENT NEED OF DONATIONS

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In-Library Tablet Loans

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In-Library Tablet Loans

Try out using a tablet, browse the internet or discover our Digital Library with access to thousands of e-books, audiobooks, magazines, newspapers, and comics for free!

Tablets are loaned for 2 hours, to be used within the library building only and returned to the desk before leaving. Full library membership is required before loaning.

Available now at Battle, Bexhill, Crowborough, Eastbourne, Hailsham, Hampden Park, Hastings, Heathfield, Lewes, Newhaven, Peacehaven, Rye, Seaford, and Uckfield Libraries. Book your tablet

Free support is available from our IT For You volunteers

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Spydus app

Use the Spydus app to search, reserve and renew your books. You can use the membership card in the app to borrow items.

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