THE FUTURE of library services in Peacehaven will be safeguarded after county planners gave the go ahead for a new temporary home.
Approval of an application today to change the use of the Joff Youth Centre will allow the creation of a temporary library ahead of the proposed redevelopment of its current home. Continue reading
SIX CHILDREN’S books have been shortlisted for the East Sussex Children’s Book Award 2022.
Children aged between eight and 11 years old are being invited to read the newly published books before voting for their favourite in May. An awards ceremony to announce the winning author will be held in June.
All the shortlisted books, including e-books, are available to borrow for free from East Sussex libraries and families and primary schools across the county are being encouraged to take part.
THE search is on for volunteers who can help bring stories to life and support others to access library services.
Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, homework club and code club are just some of the events that run across East Sussex with the help of volunteers.
DONATIONS to help tackle period poverty in East Sussex can now be made online.
Donated period products have been accepted at libraries across the county since July and from last month residents have also been able to donate virtually through a new online wish list.
The East Sussex Libraries PeriodBank wish list means people can donate reusable and disposable period products to the scheme quickly and easily.
