 It's back to school, university and college time.
Sometimes it can be tricky to study at home or college if you want a space free from distractions.
West Sussex Libraries offer a wide range of resources for students of all ages. From study spaces to resources to help with your studies, we’ve got you covered. So here’s a handy list of ways your local library is supporting students:
Don’t forget that we can also help when you need a break from studying, with books, eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks and more to borrow and download for enjoyment, relaxation and escapism.
You can find out more on our Using the Library webpages, plus we will be attending college freshers fairs during this month.
 An incredible 11,000 children in West Sussex are now taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge. We hope they’ve all been having fun reading and collecting the different rewards this summer.
Don’t forget, the reading challenge ends on Saturday 9 September. Children need to have finished reading their six books by then so that they can collect their medal and certificate from their local library. Well done to all those children who have completed the challenge so far!
 We’re delighted to be hosting four author and poetry events in our libraries this autumn.
Check out our author events listings on the website.
 You can now listen to even more free eAudiobooks with your library card, through a new app and website, uLibrary. As well as offering different titles to those on Libby and BorrowBox, on uLibrary there are no waiting lists, so you can read with your friends or reading group. You can download the uLibrary app to your mobile device or listen through the uLibrary website. Discover everything that we offer in our eLibrary including more eAudiobooks, plus eBooks, eInformation, eMagazines, eNewspapers and eComics.
 Do you know an adult who would like to learn to read or improve their reading skills?
We are launching Read On which is a library-run learning to read scheme for adults who want to improve their reading skills but may have limited or no reading ability. Trained and supportive volunteers coach learners during weekly one-to-one sessions in libraries, using a dedicated workbook. Learners must be 18 years old to take part.
For further information please contact read.on@westsussex.gov.uk or contact your local library.
If you would like to volunteer for Read On please see our Library Volunteers webpage.
 Library staff from our BIPC team will be at Worthing & Adur Chamber’s Better Business Show on Thursday 21 September from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Join hundreds of like-minded individuals from a wide range of industries for a packed day; grow your connections, expand your knowledge and networking, pop along and visit the BIPC team. Google Digital Garage will be delivering expert workshops.
 Did you know that we host a variety of business support events and workshops?
Our next Business Networking Coffee Mornings at Crawley Library are on Wednesday 6 September at 10.00am, with MetroBank and Wednesday 20 September at 10.00am with NatWest.
We are also restarting our Expert 1 to 1 clinics in September:
- Come and find out more about the regular activities and events at Willowhale Library Discovery Day on Monday 11 September from 10.00am to 12.00pm. Pop in for a free cup of tea and chat to library staff about the what the library has to offer.
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Women’s Land Army – a Sussex connection - Would you like to know more about the history of the role of women on farms during the two world wars? The talk will be held at West Sussex Record Office, 3 Orchard Street, Chichester at 7.00pm on Tuesday 31 October. Tickets £8, advance booking essential on 01243 753602.
- Highlighting the best of the diverse voices published in the UK and Ireland The Diverse Book Awards 2023 is now live. The list features picture books, children's fiction, young adult and adult fiction titles. The shortlist will be announced in September.
- September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and we are hosting a Dementia Awareness Day at Chichester library on 15 September. Come along and find out more about the services and support available locally or have a look at West Sussex Libraries’ Dementia Resources.
 You will soon be able to pay for your requests and fines on the library website.
Just sign into your account and view any charges that you have under ‘My charges’. Choose which items you wish to pay for and click on the Pay button, this will take you though to a payment page, where you can enter your card details.
There will be an announcement on the library website as soon as this is up and running.
 Have you got someone in the family learning to drive?
As a library member you have free access to Theory Test Pro, a highly realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test.
Now’s your chance to practise your driving theory test online!
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