Children's Area
Fun in the libraries
We have great events and activities taking place throughout the summer.
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Games sessions in libraries
Open Games Sessions in our libraries - all ages welcome. No need to book just drop-in and play!
The libraries have regular rhyme and story times for families. There's no need to book - just come along.
We've got all of the information about locations and times here. Find your nearest sessions and come and join us.
Rhymetime
Rhymetime
Babies, toddlers and their parents or carers can have fun singing, playing musical instruments and learning rhymes in our libraries. These events are free of charge.
Battle - Tuesday 10.30am
Bexhill - Tuesday 10.30am
Crowborough – Wednesday 11.00am
Eastbourne - Tuesday 10.30am
Hailsham – Friday 11.00am
Hampden Park - Monday 10.30am
Hastings - Tuesday 11.00am
Heathfield - Tuesday 10.30am
Hollington - Friday 10.30am
Lewes - Tuesday 10.30am
Newhaven - Thursday 10.30am
Peacehaven - Friday 11.00am
Seaford - Wednesday 10.30am
Uckfield - Tuesday 10.30am
Stories and Rhymes
Rhymes and Stories
Sessions that combine stories and rhymes.
Eastbourne – Wednesday 10.30am
Hampden Park – Thursday 10.30am
Rye - Tuesday 10.30am
Storytime
Storytime
Children under five and their parents and carers can enjoy storytelling in libraries. Staff read from brightly illustrated picture books, pop-up books, lift-the-flap and touchy-feely books. These events are free of charge.
Battle - Wednesday 10.30am
Bexhill – Thursday 11.30am
Crowborough - Friday 11.00am
Hastings – Monday 11.00am
Heathfield – Tuesday 11.00am
Lewes – Friday 10.30am
Peacehaven – Friday 1.00pm
Seaford – Friday 10.30am
Uckfield - Friday 10.30am
Homework and Activity Clubs
Our Homework and Activity Clubs are the perfect place to get help with your homework and have fun with others.
- Get help with your homework
- Books and computers
- Reading practice
- Fun activities
Suitable for ages 5-11. No need to book - just turn up.
Find a Homework Club near you
Summer Reading Challenge
The Summer Reading Challenge 2024 begins on Saturday 6th July in East Sussex Libraries. Read or listen to fabulous library books and win prizes for taking part!
Are you ready to join in the fun? You will need to be a library member to take part. It is free and easy to join. Join the library online.
If you are already a member but no longer have your library card, visit your local library and the team will be able to help.
If you know your library PIN, you will be able to join the Challenge online. Don't know your PIN? Click here to re-set your PIN.
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Bookstart - free books for children
Bookstart is a national scheme offering free books to children under 5 years old and advice to their parents on sharing books with children from a very early age.
Find out more about the Bookstart book packs that you can access
Visit the Booktrust website for more information about Bookstart