Your library news

Issue 57, August 2010

Keeping you up-to-date with what's happening in East Sussex libraries. If you want to book tickets for an event, please phone 0345 60 80 196.

Win book reservation vouchers

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New and popular books, films and music

Find a summer read or discover more about Sussex with our lists of bestseller books and new local history books in libraries. See how to find a good read.

Book of the month – 'Oxford dictionary of quotations'

If you're looking for literary or historical quotes, film lines or catchphrases, you'll find this guide invaluable, informative and entertaining. Try our recommendations for book of the month.

Most popular CD – 'Rated R' by Rihanna

This fourth album from R&B singer Rihanna is now your favourite CD. Other new entries include Kesha, Alicia Keys, Vampire Weekend and Mumford & Sons. Borrow our Top 10 CDs.

Summer holiday events in libraries

Enjoy free events and the Space Hop reading challenge in libraries this summer. Complete the challenge by Saturday 18 September and you could win tickets to Legoland and Chessington. Check our list of summer holiday events.

New library cards – Pattern, Tree, Teen or Teenz?

Vote for your favourite new image for library cards, posters and leaflets for young people. See joining the library – information for children.

New library and day services for Seaford

Plans for a stunning new library and improved day facilities for older people will be on display at Seaford Library until Saturday 14 August. Discuss the plans with council staff and architects at drop-in sessions on Wednesday 4 August 3pm to 8pm, Tuesday 10 August 5pm to 8pm and Saturday 14 August 10am to 12noon. Read our press release.

Discover your library

New Wadhurst Library has opened in the former social club at the back of the Hall of Commemoration. The new library has better facilities, longer opening hours and more library stock. Check our page about Wadhurst Library.