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Issue 46, September 2009

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

Win book reservations

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Bexhill Children's Book Festival – Saturday 26 September

Enjoy a great day out at the De La Warr Pavilion, with a fantastic puppet show and workshop and the chance to meet some famous children's authors. You could also win a prize in our book review competition.

Book of the month – 'Dark summer' by Ali Sparkes

Eddie is scared – he's got lost in the famous caves at Wookey Hole and doesn't know how to get out. But then he is rescued by Gwerran, a strange girl with pale skin, huge violet eyes and white hair. Is she a ghost? Find out in this exciting children's adventure. Try our recommendations for book of the month.

Most popular DVD – 'Slumdog millionaire'

Jamal Malik is an 18-year-old street kid from the slums of Mumbai. So what is he doing on the Indian version of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire', and how can he be only one correct answer away from winning 20 million rupees? Borrow our Top 10 films.

Poetry evening at Eastbourne Library - Thursday 1 October

Celebrate UK Older People's Day with a poems from 'The old familiar faces: poems on the experience of ageing'. Find out how to book your ticket for our poetry performance.

Help shape the future of libraries

Does the library service we provide give you what you want? Whether you've never joined or are a regular user, please let us know your views in our online survey. Find out how you can have your say about libraries.

Swine flu - temporary timetables extended until the end of September

The NHS is continuing to use two of our mobile library units to deal with the swine flu pandemic. Download our temporary mobile library timetables.

New library for Rye a step closer

People in the Rye area could have a stunning new library next year following a decision this week by East Sussex County Council. Read our press release.

Discover your library

Drop into Bexhill Library and pick up a bargain at our book sale from 19 to 26 September, and buy books, DVDs and CDs in Lewes on Saturday 26 September. For opening times, check our libraries events.