ESCC Libraries' Late Book Amnesty!

To encourage people to return late books to East Sussex County Council's Library Service there is currently an amnesty, and they will waive all fines on overdue book returns until the end of March 2024 (website).

They say that every year thousands of borrowed books are not returned, meaning that library users regularly miss out on the chance to borrow books they want to read, and this is a free service, it must be remembered; use libraries or lose them folks!

Details of East Sussex library services can be found at the website.

Libraries Closed Too...

OK, not for good, fingers crossed, but today is the final day people can visit libraries until further notice. From East Sussex Library and Information Service (facebook).

"Following the UK government’s decision to ask public venues including pubs, restaurants, theatres and leisure centres to shut, we have decided to close all East Sussex County Council’s libraries from Monday (23 March) until further notice.

This means that today (Saturday 21 March) will be the final day when customers will be able to visit our libraries and borrow books or other physical items.
All current and new library loans will be extended until at least 30 June so no one has to worry about overdue library books or other items. We have scrapped fines for any items that were due to be returned after 9 March 2020.
Our online library of course will operate as normal and we have increased the number of items available online. Our eLibrary http://ow.ly/Iu4S50yRPDa  includes not just books but also audiobooks, magazines and reference material.
We are sorry to announce this measure but we feel it is clearly in line with the new Government policy which is intended to further protect public health.
We look forward to welcoming our customers back when the situation eases." 

Learn a New Skill at the Library!

The latest newsletter from East Sussex Library and Information Service (website) suggests the New Year could be the time to learn a "new skill" - 

"There’s never been a better time to learn new skills with the help of your local Library.

• Improve your IT skills with the IT for You trainers – learn how to use the internet & email, update your CV, social media and apply for work online
• Gain qualifications in English, Maths or IT with our Learndirect centres
• Dip into bite sized online guides on Atomic Training – perfect for getting the hints and tips on your new ipads.  Available to all library customers (you will need to set up and account)

And all sessions and resources are free of charge!

Call 01323 463759 or email Phil.Lanham@eastsussex.gov.uk now for more information or to book your place." 

Please note that all the links above may not work, sorry, if so for you, keep trying!