Community News Brighton & Hove residents invited to share their experiences with Brighton & Hove Libraries in new interactive installation Brighton & Hove residents are invited to share their experiences with Brighton & Hove Libraries in an interactive installation at Jubilee Library, Brighton from Monday, January 15 to Sunday, January 28. From free books to study spaces to a great spot for catching up with friends, the library means d By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Brighton & Hove Libraries announce events to mark LGBT+ History Month February is LGBT+ History Month in the UK, which celebrates LGBTQ+ lives in their full diversity. Each year, Schools OUT sets a different theme and this year it’s Behind the Lens, celebrating LGBTQ+ people’s contribution to cinema and film from behind the lens. You are encouraged to look ‘Behind the By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Trans Pride Brighton, Stand Up To Racism and Brighton & Hove Stand Up To Racism have announced a series of solidarity protests to defend Aida H Dee’s Drag Queen Story Hour The protests take place on Thursday, August 4: from 10.30am at Jubilee Library, Brighton; from 1pm at Hove Library; and at 3pm at Woodingdean Library. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News To mark LGBT History Month, all Brighton & Hove Libraries’ February storytimes will feature stories that promote equality and celebrate diversity! Storytimes take place at Jubilee Library, Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE from 10.15am every Tuesday and Thursday during term time plus Wednesday, February 9 and Wednesday February 23. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Drag Queen Story Hour UK with Aida H Dee on Saturday, August 1 Drag Queen Story Hour UK and Brighton & Hove City Libraries to come together on Saturday, August 1 from 2pm for a family-friendly and interactive storytime event over Facebook for everyone in the family to enjoy. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts Pioneering out-of-hours scheme allows Brighton libraries to stay open longer Following successful pilots at Woodingdean and Portslade Libraries, Brighton & Hove City Council has launched a new service called ‘Libraries Extra’. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
