We’re celebrating all things learning during September. How about you? Are you heading back to school or off to college or university? Interested in researching your family tree, taking up a new hobby or simply learning something new?

Whatever you’re up to, we’ve got a book for it! You can browse our special learning booklist or simply pop in to your local library.

Library members also get free access to a wide range of eInformation tools, including Britannica online - the first place to look for information on absolutely anything. It’s available 24/7 on your computer, tablet or smartphone. Why not use Britannica to answer this fun quiz?

• Which volcano erupted in 1980?
• By when were fireworks widely in use in England and France?
• Which is the oldest bridge in Paris?
• When was the first known royal residence in existence in Windsor?

Good luck! We’ll be publishing the answers in October’s library eNewsletter.

With the new school year about to kick off, we’re also highlighting how libraries can support anyone who needs help with their homework.

The children’s section at your local library is a treasure trove of books to inspire, spark new interests and help families learn about the world around them.

What will your children learn about this autumn? Perhaps it’ll be People Who Help Us - the everyday superheroes in our community! Or maybe they’ll delve into the epic history of the Greeks, Vikings or Anglo-Saxons?

Explore our catalogue to find children’s titles on these topics and many more, all free to reserve with a child’s library card.

September marks the launch of a new programme of events for adults across the county.

Phil Hewitt, Arts Editor of Sussex Newspapers Group, will be inspiring us at Midhurst Library on Wednesday 11 September as he discusses his new book, Outrunning the Demons.

Bestselling crime author Lesley Thomson will be at Bognor Regis Library on Tuesday 24 September to introduce The Playground Murders, the latest instalment in The Detective’s Daughter series.

And as part of the annual Hurst Festival, Bethan Roberts, prizewinning author of Graceland, will discuss her work at Hurstpierpoint Library on Wednesday 25 September.

We’ve many more events and talks in the pipeline; keep an eye on our listings.

Are you a Sussex author looking to network with other writers and share your work with the public? Or perhaps you’re looking for tips on how to get published?

We’ve got the very thing! Following the success of last year’s event, our Local Author Fair returns on Saturday 19 October at Crawley Library and we’re looking for authors to get involved!

The fair runs from 11.00am - 1.30pm and participating authors can also book to hear author Eve Ainsworth talk about her journey to publication at 2.00pm.

Head over to Eventbrite for full information and to book your stall. Registration closes at 9.00am on Tuesday 1 October.

Our space-themed Summer Reading Challenge is heading back to Earth… but don’t panic! Children have until Saturday 14 September to finish reading their six books and pick up their Space Chase medal and certificate – perfect for school show-and-tells and assemblies.

We’d love you to share feedback or suggestions. Just fill out one of our comments forms when you collect your final rewards. You can also email your local library or tag us on Twitter @WSCCLibraries.

Finally, thanks again to our wonderful volunteers who've made this year’s challenge such a success. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

On Wednesday 11 September, Horsham Library turns 30! You’re invited to join us for a slice of cake between 11.30am – 11.45am, followed by activities all afternoon.

Curious about coding? We’ve got a micro:bit workshop for adults and an 80s-inspired craft activity for families. Not to mention, a special birthday edition of our regular Toddler Time!

Later in the month it’s Rustington Library’s turn to party, as we mark its 50^th birthday on Friday 20 September. Celebrate with us from 12.00pm; there’ll be more cake and a talk by former librarian Harry Clark.

Families are invited to have fun with The Very Hungry Code-a-Pillar at a special storytime after school.

William Penn is best known as the founder of Pennsylvania - one of the most successful of all American colonies - and as a leader of the fledgling Society of Friends (Quakers).

With 2,600 known documents relating to Penn, we have extraordinary insights into the life of this 17^th Century man who achieved as much in ‘Olde England’ as in New England.

Ahead of the launch of Transatlantic Ties – a new Record Office project - Local Studies Librarian Martin Hayes will describe Penn’s significant connections to West Sussex. Martin will cover Penn’s life-changing impact on local people, his many achievements and the setbacks he faced.

The talk will be held at West Sussex Record Office in Chichester on Tuesday 24 September at 7.00pm. A limited number of tickets are available at £8.00 and should be purchased in advance by telephone (01243 753602). Email us for more information.