Your library news

Issue 52, March 2010

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

Win book reservation vouchers

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World Book Day - Thursday 4 March

Get a short, sharp shot of entertainment with more quick and easy reads, now available in our libraries. Find out how to get the Quick Reads 2010.

Book of the month – 'The book thief' by Markus Zusak

After discovering a lost book in a graveyard, Liesel begins a love affair with books and words, reading whenever she gets the chance. Try this powerful children's story and our other recommendations for book of the month.

Most popular DVD – 'Harry Potter and the half-blood prince'

As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he finds himself in the middle of a battle between good and evil against Lord Voldemort, whose power increases day by day. Borrow our Top 10 films.

Amazing mums

Celebrate Mother's Day with our craft and facepainting session for children under 10. Book now by contacting Eastbourne Library.

Research your family history

There are only a few spaces left on our family history course starting on Saturday 3 April. Find out how to book ‘Discover Family History!' courses.

TV Book Club

What do you think about the 'best reads' featured on More 4 and Channel 4? Get your copy of the books discussed by the TV Book Club.

Vastly improved library and information service in the pipeline for Rye

Plans for a new library in Rye have taken another step forward, after Rother District Council gave their backing to the scheme on Monday 15 February. Read our press release.

Discover your library

Children from local schools have been telling us what they think about the books in our annual children's book award. Read their reviews in our section Good reads for children.