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A group of four girls running towards a mobile library van outside Durrington Library in 1974

In 2026 West Sussex Library Service turned 100 years old!

As part of the celebrations, we asked you to share your special library memories.



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If you require any of this information in an alternative format, then please contact us on 0330 222 8339 or via email at countylibraries@westsussex.gov.uk and we will do our best to assist you. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 8339.

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In 2026 West Sussex Library Service turned 100 years old!

As part of the celebrations, we asked you to share your special library memories.



Alternate formats and accessibility


If you require any of this information in an alternative format, then please contact us on 0330 222 8339 or via email at countylibraries@westsussex.gov.uk and we will do our best to assist you. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and have an NGT texting app installed on your computer, laptop or smartphone, you can contact us on 18001 0330 222 8339.

For more information about the accessibility of this website, please see our Accessibility tab (opens in new window) at the foot of the page.



Web browser compatibility


Please use one of the browsers below when sharing your memories to ensure it looks and works as it should. These are:

  • Microsoft Edge version 86 and above
  • Chrome version 86 and above
  • Firefox version 78 and above
  • Safari version 14 and above

Share your library memories and experience

Do you remember getting your first library card, finding a favourite spot in the library, or making new friends at a library activity? 

We want to hear your stories and what your library means to you.

You can share written, visual or video memories; if you're sharing images, please make sure you have the consent of everyone who is included.

You can share as many memories as you like - to submit pictures or videos, select the picture icon or video camera icon that appear when you click in the box.

Don't forget, once they are approved by our admin team, any stories you share will be publicly visible and may be used in internal or external newsletters, displayed in our libraries and shared on our social media accounts. 


Thank you for sharing your library memory with us. 

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    Falling back in love with books

    by Lauren , over 1 year ago
    I started working for West Sussex Libraries in 2019 as a casual library assistant. Having somehow not spent much time in my childhood library, despite loving stories, it was wonderful to see the daily goings on in Burgess Hill Library. I soon had my own library card, and many, many, loans. I remember looking at all the displays and books/authors I had never heard of and left like a child in a sweet shop! Being around so many books, activities, and other book lovers reignited that joy for me. Where I had before read maybe a couple of books a... Continue reading
    I started working for West Sussex Libraries in 2019 as a casual library assistant. Having somehow not spent much time in my childhood library, despite loving stories, it was wonderful to see the daily goings on in Burgess Hill Library. I soon had my own library card, and many, many, loans. I remember looking at all the displays and books/authors I had never heard of and left like a child in a sweet shop! Being around so many books, activities, and other book lovers reignited that joy for me. Where I had before read maybe a couple of books a year, I was suddenly getting into double digits and finally crossing off long standing items on my 'to be read' pile. I'm so grateful that I was welcomed into the service with open arms and I've continued to love working for West Sussex Libraries. Last year I read 43 books, this year I'm aiming for 50... wish me luck!
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