Still thrilling!

Born and raised in Essex, my first memory of the Library was being taken by my Mum to borrow children's books from Rayleigh library. I loved to sit on the small plastic chairs, flicking through the books and 'oh the thrill' of walking home with an arm full. Not to mention to the wonderful 'thud thud' sound of the the librarian stamping our books and card. Sheer joy.

Having moved to Sussex and adopted two young children, I wanted them to experience the same thrill, and we began visiting Haywards Heath library. I was not disappointed and nor where they although sadly the 'thud thud' had now been replaced by modern scanners.
The kids are now grown up but I visit the library regularly and still get a thrill every time I walk in those doors. I am not a quick reader so thankful for the online renewing but I'm also grateful for the recommendations I received from Haywards Heath library when they reopened during our Covid days. It was a blessing to have another world to escape to whilst nursing my husband through cancer.
Thank you Librarians everywhere for providing such a great service, I have nothing but praise for such a wonderful, community facility.
Long may it continue!