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Issue 43, June 2009

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

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Book of the month – 'Kaspar, prince of cats' by Michael Morpurgo

Kaspar, the Countess Kandinsky's cat, leads an exciting life. In this touching story of friendship and adventure he travels from the Savoy Hotel to a journey on the doomed ship Titanic. Will he survive the voyage? Try our recommendations for book of the month.

Most popular DVD – 'Changeling'

Christine Collins thinks her prayers have been answered when her kidnapped nine-year-old son is returned to her. But she soon realises the boy is not her child and she must fight a corrupt police force and immovable legal system to track down her missing son. Borrow our Top 10 films.

An evening with Beryl Darby

Meet author Beryl Darby at Uckfield Library on Monday 15 June and discover her novels about Yannis, a leper exiled to a colony in Spinalonga, and his family. Book your ticket for this author event.

Calling all children and dads

Have fun for Father's Day – drop into Eastbourne Library on Saturday 20 June for crafts, stories, rhymes and face painting as well as a gift bag for every dad. Find out more about our Fathers' Day events.

Help unlock the past at Hailsham Library

Hailsham residents are being asked to help unlock the past at a photographic exhibition being held at Hailsham Library. Read our press release.

Your favourite nursery rhyme

Do you prefer Baa, Baa Black Sheep or Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star? We're asking families in East Sussex about your favourite nursery rhyme to celebrate National Bookstart Day later this year. To nominate your favourite rhyme, please fill in our quick online survey.

Discover your library

What do you think of the books nominated for the Carnegie Greenaway children's book awards? See the shortlisted books and write a review in our Good reads for children section.