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Libraries

All Libraries will be closed 4 and 5 June for the Diamond Jubilee Bank Holiday

It's free to become a member of Brighton & Hove libraries and open to everyone. There are 15 libraries in Brighton & Hove including a mobile library.

Use the list below to find out more about Brighton & Hove libraries:

• find your nearest library in Brighton & Hove
• search, reserve and renew books using the online library catalogue
• find out about free computer access at your local library
• get support to access local services with Council Connect
• discover our children and young people's services
• browse our range of online resources
• join the library

Or visit the main Brighton & Hove library website

News

• New online business resource: MintUK. MintUK offers powerful business information on companies, news, directors and industry research. You can also create mailing lists.
• Hangleton Library reopened Saturday 5 May
• Hangleton and Portslade Library: New opening hours from 2 April 2012
• Update on the Mobile Library
• Temporary Closure of Mile Oak Library 7 May - 5 June.  
• New Woodingdean Library and Medical Library and Medical Centre Consultation. Find out more about the consultation and have your say.
• Money Matters online financial advice now available
• Buy The New Encyclopaedia of Brighton by Rose Collis for only £13.00 Copies available from any Brighton & Hove Library.
• Council Connect - service to help residents access local services online
• Updated information on easy ways to pay overdue charges
• Jubilee Library closure days

Events

Find out about events in all Brighton & Hove Libraries.

Special collections

The library's special collections offer you the opportunity to explore rare books and historical collections on a wide range of subjects. If you would like to access items in the special collections, you can join the rare books membership scheme.

Research service

If you would like assistance with a research project, the research service can search a range of documents and collections. This service is also offered at the Brighton History Centre. There may be a fee for detailed research services.

Enquiry service

If you require any further information, or if you have an enquiry that you would like answered, please contact us