Using your library and getting involved

What you can borrow and renewing

How many books, DVDs and CDs you can borrow, and how to renew them in the library or online.

PIN request for online library services

Form to ask for a PIN for E-library services, including reserve and renew online, ebooks and audiobooks, online reference library and 24-hour phone service.

Fees and charges and how to pay

How many books, DVDs and CDs you can borrow, and how to renew them in the library or online.

Joining the library

How adults and children can join the library, memberships for housebound and disabled people, carers and playgroups, and special children's and Teen library cards.

Volunteering and libraries

Become a library volunteer and help people with our home library service, give advice on using computers, or help out at events and more.

Reading groups

Reading groups - also known as book groups or book clubs - meet regularly to talk about books. Find groups and borrow books from libraries in East Sussex.

Free bus travel in England

Applying for and using an older or disabled person's bus pass.

Bus travel discounts for young people – Connexions 360

If you're under 19, get cheaper bus travel with a Choice iD card. Complete the application form on the Connexions 360 website and bring it with a passport photo and proof of age to your local library.

Financial support – carers card

Carers can get savings and discounts at retail and leisure venues in and around Eastbourne.

Friends groups

Join or set up a friends group to support and promote your local library.

Donating, selling and buying books and other items

Information about library stock sales where you can buy second-hand lending and reference books from libraries in East Sussex.

Listen to a recording about our library services

Listen to our radio interview to find out about free library services and membership.