Brighton & Hove City Libraries

12/06/2026

will be introducing a film screening of 'Refugee Courage: from Destitution to Strive' followed by a panel discussion at Jubilee Library on Thursday 18 June at 5.15pm.

Reserve a seat via whatsapp 07979603999 or email [email protected].

The event is free and everyone is welcome 🧡

11/06/2026

As part of an agreed planned maintenance programme Jubilee Library will be closed all day on Friday 19 June.
All other libraries will open as normal www.bit.ly/BHOpeningHours
Please note that the Council Help Desk will only be operating from Hove Library that day (usual times 10am-5pm). Brighton & Hove City Council

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

An exciting week of community events is planned across the city to celebrate Refugee Week, starting next Monday 15 June 🧡

You can look forward to live music, film evenings, discussions, dance, sport events, homemade food, lots of joy and togetherness.

Refugee Week is worldwide celebration of the contributions, creativity, resilience and courage of refugees and people seeking sanctuary, centred around World Refugee Day on 20 June🌍

To see the full list of events, click the link in the comments 👇

08/06/2026

Don't miss this very special Refugee Week poetry event ✨

Next week we are hosting an evening of poetry readings from poets published by The Other Side of Hope magazine.

The other side of hope is the UK’s only literary magazine edited by migrants and refugees platforming migrants’ and refugees’ writing – it is also the UK’s first Magazine of Sanctuary.

Feel free to eat your dinner or enjoy a glass of wine during this free online event.

Register your place here: https://cityofsanctuary.org/events/refugee-week-poetry-readings-with-the-other-side-of-hope-magazine-3/

Refugee Week runs 15-21st June. It is world’s largest arts and culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees and people seeking sanctuary.

06/06/2026

Fancy a change from printed books or looking at screens?
Have you tried our e-audiobook library brighton-hove.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-arts/libraries/borrow-electronic-books-and-audiobooks ?

You can choose from a great range of audiobooks and listen on the go, whether you're walking, driving,doing chores, or just relaxing 🙂

Use of our e-library is free with your library account

05/06/2026

We are hiring!

We’re looking for an experienced Freelance Project Coordinator to deliver an exciting programme for the National Year of Reading 2026 across our library service 📚

🔹 Lead a dynamic programme of events (July–Dec 2026)
🔹 Work with brilliant local partners & communities
🔹 Help shape the Summer Reading Challenge 2026
🔹 Bring fresh ideas and reach new audiences

💼 39 days total | £200 per day
⏱ Flexible working (approx. 12 hours/week)

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact!

Ready to get involved? Send an expression of interest + CV/LinkedIn link to apply
to [email protected]

More info 👉 bit.ly/NYORFreelanceProjectCoordinator

04/06/2026

Share a book with a friend and double your enjoyment of reading by discussing the storyline and exchanging views and ideas💡

03/06/2026

and pick up a book (or two) from your local library.

Gift yourself some downtime, lose yourself in a book and be transported to a different place.