Share what our libraries mean for you in an exciting installation

Everyone is invited to share their experiences with our libraries in an interactive installation at Jubilee Library from Monday 15 to Sunday 28 January 2024.

From free books to study spaces to a great spot for catching up with friends, the library means different things for different people.

We’re now curious to find out what library means for you, to help us inspire a new generation of library users.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a collective wall digitally with a tablet, where you can select a sticker and type in a message which will then appear on a screen.

Or you can also share your thoughts via a traditional sticky note on the wall.

The installation is a part of our Community Connect project, which aims to attract new audiences to join our library community and remind everyone of the abundance of services provided by our libraries, which go far beyond books.

A wonderful way to get inspired

Councillor Leslie Pumm, chair of the Equalities, Community Safety & Human Rights Committee, said: “I invite everyone to join in and leave their mark on the lovely new installation in the Jubilee Library.

“It’s a wonderful way to provide feedback and share what the library means for you, but also to immerse yourself in experiences of others, get inspired and learn about what else the library has to offer.

“Our library staff works very hard to provide a space that is safe and welcoming to everyone, but also serves as a vibrant beating heart of our communities.

“New parents, budding business owners, newcomers to the city or anyone looking for a bit of joy, connection or a creative outlet can find free and low-cost activities and resources here, meet up, get support and grow as their best selves.

“We want more people to know about these opportunities, especially young people and those who may not have considered using our libraries before.”

Community Connect

Brighton & Hove Libraries have been working with local design studio, Boyle & Perks on the Community Connect project to encourage a new generation of library users and shape their future services for our diverse community.

The project aims to engage with young people between the ages of 12 and 19 and people who are interested in arts and culture who have not previously interacted with our libraries.

It uses feedback from over 300 people, collected through surveys and workshops with users, residents, and the local MET College.

The funding for the project is provided through the LibraryOn grant, developed by The British Library and funded by Arts Council England to connect libraries and people and celebrate libraries as cornerstones of local communities.

Everyone’s library

To discover what the libraries can mean for you, join our libraries online or explore the plethora of events happening in our libraries on our website.