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Libraries in Adur
The
library service is run by West Sussex County Council (WSCC), not by Adur
District Council.
- Libraries that serve the Adur District and local area
- Events at local libraries
- 24 hour reference library
- Mobile library
- See also : Internet access at libraries and in Adur
Renewing library loans or reserving books
The WSCC website contains full details of all the libraries, archives, local studies and record office services. On their website you can:
- renew a library loan
- search for and reserve books
- find out about new books, DVDs and CDs
- get up to date library news
- and much more ...
To do any of these please use the link below :
- WSCC website : Library services on-line (www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/libraries-and-archives/libraries/online-services)
Libraries that serve the Adur District
There are three libraries in the Adur District and one just over the border in Worthing. The libraries host events that you can go along to, for details of library events please click on the relevant library weblink below or contact the library.
The libraries that serve the Adur District are listed below. To check current opening times and full details of all their services and facilities (as listed on the WSCC website) and get library contact and e-mail details click on the relevant name of the library below :
- Lancing Library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=9722)
- Shoreham Library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=9729)
- Southwick Library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=9731)
- Note : Please check opening times before travelling to a library.
- See
also : Events at local libraries (below)
Other nearby West Sussex libraries :
- Worthing Library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=%5Bcom.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.Article:%7Bid=3518572%7D%5D)
- Steyning Library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=9732)
- Full list of West Sussex Libraries on the WSCC libraries website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=8387)
You can also speak to the West Sussex libraries contact centre :
- Central renewals : (01243) 642110
- General service enquiries : (01243) 642111
- Open : Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm
- or use the relevant library weblinks above where you will find that library's contact details and opening times
Events at local libraries
Regular events and one off events and exhibitions are held in libraries around the district, details of which are included on their websites.
Come along to your local library and have a chat and find out what the library can do for you!
Please contact the relevant libraries for details of any forthcoming events or visit their webpages.
For a list of events in libraries see either the relevant library website (use links above) or see our regular events webpage.
24 hour reference library
The WSCC library service also offers an on-line 24 hour reference library service via their information and reference section where you can :
- access e-reference books from home
- Ask a Librarian, using our on-line enquiry service
- a web-guide of useful website links
- on-line catalogue
- look up details of local clubs and societies
- find pictures from the past using West Sussex Past Pictures (especially good for pictures of Shoreham-by-Sea) - (see also our history webpage)
- For details see information and reference on the WSCC library website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=7828)
Mobile library
You can find out more about this service on the WSCC mobile library webpage (www.westsussex.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=8593)
