West Sussex Libraries

📍 36 libraries across West Sussex.
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📚Sophy Henn is an award-winning picture book author and illustrator who has run events at several West Sussex libraries to inspire a love of books and reading in children and families alike. Thank you Sophy.🥰
@simonschusteruk @sophyhenn #LibraryChampion #westsussexlibraries100

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🥰Becki manages West Sussex County Council's Community Hub which provides urgent help and support to residents in need. She has linked with library teams to dovetail our work so library customers can quickly access the right support at the right time.

@lovewestsussex

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With the start of the new term, it’s time for the West Sussex Schools Library Service mobile library to hit the road again!
To find out more, have a look at our website
https://t.co/yqzFRppUpz

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⭐Amy is Chief Operating Officer of Chichester Cathedral. She is a passionate champion of libraries in all of their forms and the Cathedral is an exceptional partner to West Sussex Library Service. We are also delighted to be sharing a significant year of anniversaries.🎉🥳

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🤩 Not long now until author Frances Quinn joins us at #Littlehampton Library to discuss her inspiration, research and writing and to tell us about her latest novel, The Lost Passenger 🛳️

Tickets are available now from Littlehampton Library, or call 01903 716450

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🥰Jules is the longest serving member of the team at Haywards Heath Library, having worked with us for over 40 years! 🤩
As a Senior Library Assistant she's involved in every aspect of running the library day-to-day, including some of the behind-the-scenes work too.

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Thinking about learning something new this September?
The library can help with that!

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What can you learn free of charge in our 36 libraries and eLibrary? Discover all the ways you can expand your learning this autumn. Find out more: https://t.co/hYYV6KWMgF

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Come with us to #EastGrinstead Library! 🤩📚 How many Andrews can you spot? 👀

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⭐ H. K. Bearman (centre) was our second County Librarian, holding the position for 33 years from 1937 until 1970. He fought for the expansion of the service and an extensive building programme, creating a strong library network throughout the county.
#LibraryChampion

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This month we’re shining a spotlight on #EastGrinstead Library, our only library bordering four counties and near Winnie the Pooh’s Ashdown Forest. We'll take you on a tour of the library - how many times can you spot Andrew?!📚

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⭐Ella is a Library Officer at Littlehampton Library, helping to manage a number of libraries in the area. Her role includes recruiting and training new staff and volunteers, and helping to make sure our libraries are able to deliver the full range of services for customers.

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🥰Teacher Gemma supports children looked after by the council. She works with the library team on our Just For You scheme, where books and gifts are posted to children in local foster care placements, along with an invitation to visit a local library to collect another free book.

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📣#Hassocks Library will be closed on Monday 1 September to Friday 5 September, reopening at 9.00am on Saturday 6 September.
This is to allow for the installation of new windows.
The nearest libraries are #Hurstpierpoint Library or #BurgessHill Library.

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All #WestSussex libraries will be closed this Bank Holiday Monday 25 August. Don’t forget, you can still access our eLibrary 24/7.
Whatever you’re reading and wherever you read it, we hope you have a wonderful day!

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Lindsey works in West Sussex County Council SEND Commissioning Team and has supported our service over many years, helping us to develop our offer for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Thank you Lindsey!

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@JanGodfrey2 We're sorry that you couldn't access the Radio Times yesterday. We do still provide the RT so hopefully it was just a temporary glitch with the Libby app and you can access it now?

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@DerekIFarrell is a local author of the Danny Bird Mysteries, and one of the organisers of #WORDfest #Crawley, a community-run festival celebrating literature. Libraries spark his imagination, playing an important role in his career as a writer! ✨📚 #westsussexlibraries100

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It's hard to imagine, but the cooler months will soon be here! Join @WestSussexFire at one of their electric blanket testing sessions and make sure you are safe and warm when winter comes 🚒❄️ #Horsham #Shoreham #Crawley

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Get your electric blanket tested for free this autumn at one of our upcoming sessions.

Last year 37% of the blankets we tested were defective! Faulty electric blankets are a common cause of fire in the home.

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Barry Smith is part of Chichester Poetry Society and has led the annual National Poetry Day celebration at Chichester Library for over ten years! As always, Barry is a true #LibraryChampion! #westsussexlibraries100
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Today marks 80 years since Victory in Japan was announced, marking the end of WWII following #VE80 in May. See our webpage to find out more and get involved in #VJ80 https://t.co/HwBgk9YZxI
📷©WSCC - VJ Day in Bognor Regis, 1945.
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