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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
- Events at local libraries
- 24 hour reference library
- Mobile library
- See also : Internet access at libraries and in Adur
The WSCC website contains full details of the libraries, archives local studies and record office services - see the WSCC libraries section for more details (www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/libraries-and-archives) or you can select one of the following links :
- WSCC website : Library catalogue - Search for, reserve, renew books and more (www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/libraries-and-archives/libraries/online-services)
- WSCC website : Library services (www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/category.jsp?categoryID=518&g11n.enc=UTF-8)
- WSCC website : Local libraries in West Sussex (www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/category.jsp?categoryID=531&g11n.enc=UTF-8) (including searchable map)
- WSCC website : Library services - find out about new books, DVDs and CDs and other library news (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.Article:{id=132278}])
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 can be found at :
(e-mail contact details can be found by clicking on the
relevant library below)
- Lancing
Library
(www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/libraries-and-archives/libraries/your-local-library/lancing.jsp?g11n.enc=UTF-8)
Penstone Park, Lancing, BN15 9DL
Tel : (01903) 753592
Mon, Tues : 9:30am - 7:00pm
Weds : 9:30am - 1:00pm (closed PM)
Thurs, Fri : 9:30am - 7:00pm
Sat : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sun : closed
Location of Lancing Library on our GIS mapping
- Shoreham
Library
(www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/libraries-and-archives/libraries/your-local-library/shoreham.jsp?g11n.enc=UTF-8)
St Mary's Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5ZA
Tel : (01273) 454438
Mon, Tues : 9:30am - 7:00pm
Weds : 9:30am - 1:00pm (closed PM)
Thurs, Fri : 9:30am - 7:00pm
Sat : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sun : closed
Location of Shoreham Library on our GIS mapping
- Southwick
Library
(www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/libraries-and-archives/libraries/your-local-library/southwick.jsp?g11n.enc=UTF-8)
Southdown Road, Southwick, BN42 4FT
Tel : (01273) 592150
Mon, Tues : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Weds : 9:30am - 1:00pm (closed PM)
Thurs : 9:30am - 6:00pm
Fri : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sat : 9:30am - 5:00pm
Sun : closed
Location of Southwick library on our GIS mapping
- also : Worthing
Library
(www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/content/libraries-and-archives/libraries/your-local-library/worthing.jsp?g11n.enc=UTF-8)
Central Library, Richmond Road, Worthing, BN11 1HD
Tel : (01903) 206961
Mon to Fri : 9:00am - 7:30pm
Sat : 9:00am - 5:00pm
Sun : closed
To check current opening times as listed on the WSCC website click on the name of the library above. Please check opening times before travelling to a library.
You can also speak to the West Sussex libraries contact centre (or use the 24 hour weblinks below) :
- Central renewals : (01243) 642110
- General service enquiries : (01243) 642111
- Open : Monday - Friday 8:00am - 8:00pm and Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Events at local libraries
Local libraries sometimes hold events, exhibitions or talks that are open to the public. Please contact the relevant libraries for details of any forthcoming events or visit their webpages (see above for contact details).
You can also visit the What's on page in the libraries section on the WSCC website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=%5Bcom.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.Article:%7Bid=2289053%7D%5D).
24 hour reference library
The WSCC library service also offers an on-line 24 hour reference library service (www.westsussex.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/libraries-and-archives/libraries/information-and-reference) 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)
Mobile library
You can find out more about this service on the WSCC mobile library webpage (http://www.westsussex.gov.uk/redirect/?oid=[com.arsdigita.cms.contenttypes.Article:{id=2153684}])
