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Hove Library
182-186 Church Road
Hove
BN3 2EG
Renewals (01273) 290700
Enquiries (01273) 296937
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In 2008 there were several events marking the Hove Library Centenary
To celebrate Hove Library now being open on Monday afternoons, we will have a different activity for children and young people every week until the end of June. Find out more
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Opening hours
Monday 1.30-5.30pm
Tuesday 9.30am-7.30pm
Wednesday 9.30am-5.30pm
Thursday 9.30am-5.30pm
Friday 9.30am-5.30pm
Saturday 9.30am-5pm
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What do we offer at Hove Library?
- wide and varied range of fiction, including large print and fiction in other languages
- 'Quick Picks' area featuring titles currently in the news or media
- comprehensive selection of non-fiction
- separate reference collection
- self-service facilities that allow you to borrow and return items yourself
- varied selection of audio books, including fiction and non-fiction
- IT room providing access to online resources and the internet. IT facilities include a range of equipment to support visually or hearing impaired customers
- dedicated Sound and Vision area featuring a range of DVDs and a collection of CDs covering pop, classical, blues, jazz and world music
- young people's section with graphic novels, study guides and fiction
- separate children's area containing picture books, fiction, DVDs and audio books
- Essential skills collection with books to help you learn English and maths
- local history collection of material on Hove and Sussex
- special collections of reference material which include the Wolseley Collection, Retrospective Children's books and Private Press Collection
- advice from a Pensions Service Advisor alternate Thursdays 10am-12pm. Telephone (01273) 364916 / 364917 / 364908 for an appointment. Forthcoming sessions:
12 & 26 March and 9 & 23 April 2009.
- lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) collection that includes fiction, information, films and publications. We also have a lesbian and gay book group
- newspapers and journals
- study area on the upper floor
- 1911 Cencus vouchers are now available for purchase
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What can I do at Hove Library?
- use computers to type up your CV, surf the internet or check email - FREE
- join us for a Baby Boogie or story time session
- pop in with your kids (pre-school) for a Rock & Rhyme session. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10.15am.
- book a Silver Surfer internet tutorial session for the over 50s
- join one of the reading groups,
for book lovers to talk about what they read
- borrow a DVD or CD
- research local and family history, using microfilms from the 1700s onwards,
directories and original documents
- contact Brighton & Hove City Council, through City Direct
- reserve books, DVDs and music CDs from any Brighton & Hove City
Library, as well as by visiting our library catalogue
More about Hove Library - go to these pages for more information on the alterations that have taken place and the services available to you
What's happening in Brighton & Hove Libraries?
Check out our events page to find out |
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