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# Accessing Brighton & Hove library services during lockdown
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/accessing-brighton-and-hove-library-services-during-lockdown/
- Published: 2020-11-12T16:16:38.000Z
- Updated: 2020-11-12T13:24:44.000Z
- Description: All Brighton & Hove library buildings will be closed till December 2 due to the latest coronavirus lockdown, however it is still possible to access library services.
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: Books, News, Brighton and Hove, Coronavirus (Covid-19), LGBTQ, Lockdown

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Hove Library

All **Brighton & Hove** library buildings will be closed until **December 2** due to the latest coronavirus lockdown, however it is still possible to access library services. Home delivery is available to those who need it and more information about this can be found by phoning **01273 290800.**

For those who are able to access **Jubilee** and **Hove** libraries, there is an order & collect service providing a selection of books based on your preferred genre/subject matter which can then be collected. The order & collect service can be accessed [online](https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/libraries?ref=scenemag.co.uk) or by emailing [libraries@brighton-hove.gov.uk.](mailto:libraries@brighton-hove.gov.uk) Those collecting books are required to wear a face covering unless exempt.

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The range of free online resources includes eBooks, eAudiobooks, eNewpapers, eMagazines, eComics and activities for children, all of which can be found [here](https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/libraries/use-our-free-online-resources?ref=scenemag.co.uk). Families with library membership can get a free 12-month subscription to educational entertainment app[ Hopster](https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/update/www.hopster.tv?ref=scenemag.co.uk), aimed at young children. Those without a library membership can easily register [online](https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/register-library-card-online?ref=scenemag.co.uk).

Activities and events are still taking place online, with more information available on the Brighton & Hove libraries [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BrightonandHoveCityLibraries/) page. Book lovers are also welcome to join a [group chat](https://www.facebook.com/groups/3134691609887826) organised by the local library services.