Temporary closure of Portslade Library on 29 and 30 June
Portslade Library will be closed on 29 and 30 June 2009 to install a fire alarm system in the library and the Children's Centre. The work will conclude on 1 July but the library will be open as normal on this day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
What do we offer at Portslade Library?
- participate in the Heritage Plus project
- wide and varied range of fiction
- information books on many subjects
- fiction and non-fiction in large print
- books on tape
- videos for all the family
- children's books, from board books for babies to graphic novels for young people,
and classics to contemporary fiction
- music CDs to hire
- local history collection
- Essential Skills collection - with books to help you learn English and maths
- books on tape
- fax service - £1 to send and £0.10 to receive
What can you do at Portslade Library?
- use computers to surf the Internet - FREE
- send and check your email - FREE
- type letters, CVs, essays or whatever you like - FREE
- use spreadsheet and database software - FREE
- book a Silver Surfer
Internet tutorial session for the over 50s
- monthly book group, for book lovers to talk about what they read
- get help with your homework - join the
H-Club
- bring your babies and toddlers to Baby Boogie
- find out about local events and courses
- read national and local newspapers and a selection of magazines
- contact Brighton & Hove Council, through City Direct
- reserve books, videos, DVDs, and music CDs from any Brighton & Hove City
Library, as well as by visiting our library catalogue
- participate in the Heritage Plus project see our courses and events page
South Portslade Children's Centre
In partnership with the Children and Young People's Trust there is a SureStart Children's Centre in Portslade Library. The services are provided by a community team made up of Health Visitors, Early Years Visitors and Midwives, and are for families with children under 5.
What the Children's Centre offers:
- Outreach health services provided by Health Visitors, Early Years Visitors and Midwives
- Local information and signposting
- Groups and family support services to the local community
Portslade Children's Storytime
Storytime at Portslade library will be every thursday at 11.30am for pre-school children
What's happening in Brighton & Hove Libraries?
Check out our events page to find out
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