Your library news

Issue 38, January 2009

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

Win book reservations

Win five free reservations for the books of your choice – click on Subscribe to this newsletter to enter next month's competition.

New children's library section

Check out our new dragon themed website pages for 8 to 12 year olds. There's lots of fun stuff to do including book reviews and a competition to name the dragon, as well as homework help and information for parents. Go to the children's library.

Book of the month – 'Garden birds and wildlife'

Brush up your birdwatching skills and learn how to help wildlife this winter in this colourful and comprehensive guide. Try our recommendations for book of the month.

Most popular DVD – 'Kung fu panda'

Po, an overweight and clumsy panda, really wants to learn kung fu. Then he meets the great martial artist Master Oogway, who believes Po is the legendary Dragon Warrior destined to save everyone from the evil snow leopard. Borrow our Top 10 films.

Website usability study

To help us improve the East Sussex County Council website, we're organising feedback events during February and March. If you use the Internet, have been to our site before and can offer some of your time to this project, please email webstaff@eastsussex.gov.uk.

Poetry competition ends soon

Our poetry competition 'Work and Play' closes on Wednesday 18 February. Prizes include masterclasses with a local poet, book vouchers and poetry books. Find out how you can enter the poetry competition.

County Council leads the way with work placements

Young people aged between 14 and 19 have been given a taste of the working world, including roles in libraries, children's centres and other jobs. Read about this work experience scheme in our press release.

Discover your library

Stories are a part of all our lives, from nursery rhymes for children to historical tales by our grandparents. Find out how to take part in National Storytelling Week.