Your library news

Issue 41, April 2009

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

Win book reservations

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Recycle reading at our 'big green sale'

Get bargains galore at our sale in Lewes on Saturday 18 April. Just visit our Brooks Road depot (near Tesco and Topps Tiles) to buy books, DVDs, videos and CDs at low prices. Find out about our big green sale.

Book of the month – 'Second glance' by Jodi Picoult

When ghost-hunter Ross Wakeman starts investigating strange events at a building site in Vermont, he doesn't expect to discover a shocking secret from a 70-year-old murder. Try our recommendations for book of the month.

Most popular DVD – 'WALL-E'

Little robot WALL-E fills his days collecting rubbish on planet Earth, abandoned by humans over 700 years ago. Then another robot called Eve arrives and his whole life changes. Borrow our Top 10 films.

Easter events

We've lots of ideas for enjoying the spring holiday with Easter Egg hunts, nature and wildlife activities, events in libraries and more. Check our list of family fun over Easter.

Celebrating Eastbourne and East Sussex in poems

Visit Eastbourne Library on Thursday 16 April to hear the Downland Poets read their own poems and other favourite verses about Eastbourne, and find out about the history of the town. Book your ticket for this poetry evening.

E-library update

Thank you for your comments about our E-library. We've made some changes to the system, including more results per page, clearer instructions about understanding your search results and reserving items, and updated our help pages. Read about how to use the E-library.

New computers in your local library

You can now benefit from improved computer facilities following the completion of a countywide upgrade programme. Read our press release.

Discover your library

Did you know that authors have the right to receive payment for loans of their books from public libraries? It's called Public Lending Right and this year marks its 30th birthday. Read more about the most borrowed authors and how you help support them on the PLR website.