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Issue 56, July 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.

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Book of the month – 'The sewing book'

If you have a sewing dilemma – from fixing a buttonhole to altering clothing or making soft furnishings – this is the ultimate guide for beginners, students and seasoned stitchers. Try our recommendations for book of the month.

Most popular DVD – 'Up'

Follow the animated adventures of Carl, a retired balloon salesman who ties thousands of balloons to his house and lifts off on a dream journey to South America. Then he discovers an eight-year-old stowaway on board, an explorer trying to earn his 'Helping the Elderly' merit badge, and their journey takes them into danger. Borrow our Top 10 films.

Space Hop summer reading challenge 2010

Take a giant leap into libraries this summer with our free reading challenge. Read six books between Saturday 10 July and Saturday 18 September and you could win tickets to Legoland and Chessington. Find out how to join the Space Hop summer reading challenge.

Space Hop events

There are lots of fantastic events for all ages in libraries this summer and they're all free! Enjoy a space workshop with the Mad Scientists, alien stories, crafts and much more. Check our list of summer holiday events in libraries.

East Sussex children's book award - winner announced

Local schoolchildren have voted 'Cosmic' by Frank Cottrell Boyce as their favourite book. Find out more about the books on the shortlist and read some of the best reviews in this year's East Sussex children's book award.

Best children's books - winners announced

Children's librarians throughout the UK have voted 'The graveyard book' by Neil Gaiman as the best children's story and 'Harry and Hopper' the best illustrated book. Read about the Carnegie and Greenaway Medals in good reads for children.

Wadhurst Library is moving

Wadhurst Library will be closed from Monday 12 July to Friday 16 July while we move to new premises in the village. New Wadhurst Library is expected to open on Saturday 17 July in the former social club. Read our press release.

Discover your library

Do you and your child enjoy stories? You can now borrow Bag Books storytelling packs for severely disabled children and adults from libraries. For more information, contact the Manager of Young People's Services by phoning 01273 335382 or read our page about Bag Books.