Libraries in Hastings and St Leonards are working in partnership to improve access to library facilities for the local community.
The 'Refer' scheme enables members of the public to access a wide range of resources including some specialist collections.
How to access the scheme
If you hold full membership of the Public Libraries you can apply for reference access to the other libraries taking part in this scheme. Full membership requires customers to provide proof of name and address when joining the library.
Please ask a member of staff at Hastings Library if you would like further details, or phone 0345 60 80 196 and ask to be put through to Hastings Library and mention the ‘Refer' scheme.
What the libraries offer
Public libraries in Hastings area
Hastings has a large reference library, and staff at any local library will also be able to help you find any materials you need. Don't forget that libraries provide access to the Internet and computer facilities, local studies and family history materials, encyclopaedias and maps, telephone directories, newspapers and magazines.
Sussex Coast College Hastings
Specialist subjects include art and design, education and teaching, childcare, sport, catering, hair and beauty, construction and engineering.
Phone: 01424 458318
Email: library@hastings.ac.uk
Web: Sussex Coast College Hastings
Map of this location
University of Brighton in Hastings – Hastings Campus Library
Education, business and management, social sciences, health, computing, chess, allotments and gardening.
Phone: 01273 644640
Email: askhastings@brighton.ac.uk
Web: University of Brighton in Hastings
Map of the location
Conquest Hospital – Rosewell Library
Books and journals on all aspects of health care and health care management.
Phone: 01424 755255 ext 8672
Email: rosewelllibrary@esht.nhs.uk
Web: Rosewell Hospital Library
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Theological Library – The Magnet
A wide range of theological subjects including biblical commentaries, world religions, spirituality, church history, liturgy, ethics, urban theology, biographies and religious art, philosophy, history and literature.
Phone: 01424 431489
Email: librarian.themagnet@btconnect.com
Web: The Magnet
Map of this location
East Sussex County Council