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Issue 29, April 2008

Keeping you up-to-date with what's happening in East Sussex libraries.

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Book of the month – 'Full dark house'

In Blitz-ravaged London, a killer stalks the actors starring in 'Orpheus In The Underworld'. The Peculiar Crimes Unit send new detective team Bryant and May to investigate. Evocative and intelligent, we recommend this book for older teens as well as adults. Try our recommended book of the month.

Most popular DVD - 'Ratatouille'

Kids will love the hilarious adventures of Remy the rat as he follows his dream of becoming a chef, despite the obvious problem of being a rat in a rodent-phobic profession. Borrow our most popular books, films and music.

Read all about it

The monthly themes for the National Year of Reading are starting with a journalism theme, and ideas for reading something or somewhere different. Get the latest news about the National Year of Reading.

Spring holiday events

Don’t miss our comprehensive list of things to do for kids and families around the county – see our spring holiday events list.

Bexhill Library improvements nearly finished

Bexhill Library will be closed for a week from 28 April to 2 May to finish refurbishment work. The whole library reopens on Saturday 3 May. See details about Bexhill Library refurbishment.

Eastbourne Library temporary closure

Eastbourne Library will be closed Monday 21 April and Tuesday 22 April as part of the ongoing work to improve access to Eastbourne Library.

Discover your library

Kate O'Hearn will be reading from her new children's book 'Shadow of the Dragon, Kira' on Saturday 12 April. For event details, please contact Hastings Children's Library.

Coming next month

It's local and community history month in May.

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