Your library news
Issue 34, September 2008
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.
Book of the month – 'Bearkeeper' by Josh Lacey
Pip is on a quest to find his missing father. As he searches the noisy, dirty streets of Tudor London he meets Will Shakespeare and faces dangerous killers in this vivid and unusual children's adventure. Try our recommendations for book of the month.
Most popular DVD – 'The other Boleyn girl'
Mary Boleyn – King Henry VIII's mistress before he married her sister Anne – is forced to return to court when her rival embarks on a reckless plan to save herself from ruin. Politics, power and love all feature in this fictionalised account of Mary's life. Borrow our most popular books, films and music.
Storytimes and rhymetimes have changed
Children's storytimes in Hailsham have moved to Tuesday and Peacehaven story and rhymetimes are on Wednesday. Weekly storytimes begin at Willingdon Library on Wednesday 10 September. Check our full calendar of children's events.
'You are what you read'
This month we're focusing on cultural, personal and local identities. Follow in the steps of celebrities and find out 'Who do you think you are?' or make new friends and share your interests online. Get the latest news about the National Year of Reading.
Happy birthday Lewes Library!
Win prizes, take part in our quiz, and enjoy stories and crafts at our Lewes Library open day on Saturday 6 September. For details, read our press release.
Discover your library
Is your child a little star? Ever dreamed of directing a film? Families with young children are invited to work together with Big Brother cameraman Mark de Vaux-Balbirnie to make a DVD about special Bookstart packs. Book your free place on our Filmstart courses in Eastbourne.
Coming next month
This year's poetry competition starts on National Poetry Day.
