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Issue 40, March 2009

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

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World Book Day – Thursday 5 March

We're celebrating World Book Day with more quick and easy reads, from crime stories to the BBC's Dragon's Den. You can also discuss books at our Readers and Writers Day and download lots of activities on the World Book Day website. Get copies of the Quick Reads 2009.

Book of the month – 'My secret war diary' by Marcia Williams

World War Two is declared and Flossie's life changes forever. Left at home to bring up her baby brother, she starts a fascinating diary about the gas masks, bombs, evacuees and gum-chewing Yanks that become part of her daily life. Try our recommendations for book of the month.

Most popular DVD – 'Mamma mia!'

Enjoy the hits of Abba in this feel good musical set on a Greek island. After reading her mother's diary, bride-to-be Sophie invites three of Donna's old flames – Bill, Sam and Harry – to her wedding, hoping to find out who her real father is. Borrow our Top 10 films.

Photography competition – Books, words and letters

Words are everywhere – newspaper headlines, packaging, text messages, songs. Look through your camera lens and tell us a story about the books, words and letters that you pass every day. Find out more about this year's photography competition.

Book sale in Pevensey Bay - Saturday 21 March

Visit the Pevensey Bay tourist information centre to see vintage cars and pick up a bargain at our book stall. You may even discover lucky DVD vouchers hidden inside selected books. Get more information about our book sale.

Mother's Day

Have fun making something special for your mum at our craft sessions for young children on 20-21 March. See what's happening in our libraries events.

Green light for new Seaford library and day care services

We're investing £5m in Seaford to build a stunning library, excellent day care facilities, and a number of 'supported living' flats. Read our press release.