Your library news

Issue 45, August 2009

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

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Have your say about libraries

Does the library service we provide give you what you want? We're asking for your views about developing our services to meet your needs and the local community. Our online survey starts Monday 10 August. Find out how you can have your say about libraries.

Book of the month – 'Working for yourself’ by Jonathan Reuvid

Are you looking for work? Have you thought about working for yourself? This guide is aimed at anyone planning to go it alone, looks at the common pitfalls and answers every question you might have about self-employment. Try our recommendations for book of the month.

Most popular CD – 'Day and age' by The Killers

American group The Killers have topped the UK album charts and our library charts with their third album, inspired by music from the 1980s. They're joined by new entries from Take That, Alesha Dixon and the Saturdays. Borrow our Top 10 CDs.

Summer holiday events in libraries

Enjoy free events and the Quest Seekers reading challenge in libraries this summer. Complete the challenge by Saturday 5 September and you could win tickets to Legoland and Chessington. Check our list of summer holiday events.

Hastings tots achieve Bookstart Gold

Sonny and Cameron, two young children from Hastings, enjoy reading and stories so much they've earned their Bookstart Golden Certificate. Read our press release.

Swine flu - temporary reduction in mobile library services

The NHS is using two of our mobile library units to help them deal with the swine flu pandemic. This means our current fortnightly service will become monthly until September. Download our temporary mobile library timetables.

Discover your library

If you are struggling with emotional or personal issues, books can help you resolve some of your problems. Get advice and books recommended by mental health practitioners in our 'Books can help' scheme.