 We are now approaching the end of essential works at Haywards Heath Library to redecorate and refurbish our non-fiction area, study spaces and provide a new help point for customers. The investment in this new look and layout comes from developer contributions known as Section 106 payments.
As we approach the final phase of the project, the library will be temporarily closed to allow for new furnishings to be installed and for books to be unpacked and reshelved.
Haywards Heath Library will be temporarily closed, with no service available from Monday 17 November to Tuesday 25 November.
During this time:
- Some of our regular activities including Rhyme Time and Storytime will take place at Haywards Heath Town Hall (see below).
- There will be no access to registrar appointments at Haywards Heath Library.
- You will be able to return books using our out of hours book return.
Your newly refurbished Haywards Heath Library will reopen at 9:30am on Wednesday 26 November 2025.
Registrar appointments at Haywards Heath Library will resume from Monday 01 December 2025.
Regular Activities During the Closure:
Some of our regular activities will take place at the Town Hall:
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Activity
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Day
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Time
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Location
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Rhyme Time
(25 people per session max)
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Tuesday and Friday
Last day: 25/11/25
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09:30-10:00am
10:15-10:45am
11:00-11:30am
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Town Hall
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Storytime
(25 people per session max)
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Thursday
Last day: 20/11/25
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10:00-10:30am
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Town Hall
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Knit and Natter
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Friday
Last day: 21/11/25
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2:00-3:00pm
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Town Hall
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From Wednesday 26 November 2025, regular activities will return to their usual days and times.
Further Information
Whilst we are closed you can visit any West Sussex Library to:
- Borrow, renew, reserve and return library items.
- Print, scan and photocopy documents.
- Work or study - all our libraries have free Wi-Fi, study tables and power points to charge devices.
Our nearest available branch is Burgess Hill Library.
From the comfort of your own home, you can also:
- Read local and national newspapers and magazines from around the world for free via our PressReader app.
- Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and more via our eLibrary.
- Find a range of digital support online for help with computers, Internet safety, smart devices and book 1 to 1 sessions with our Digital Volunteers.
- Stay connected with other library customers and library news via Instagram and Facebook.
- See our latest updates on our website.
We appreciate that a proportion of our customers are not online, so will rely on word-of-mouth to find out the latest updates. Please spread the message to friends, family and neighbours where possible. Thank you.
If you have any queries during this period of disruption, please contact haywards.heath.library@westsussex.gov.uk.
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