Billingshurst
Opening hours and contact details
Address
Mill Lane
Billingshurst
West Sussex
RH14 9JZ
Location
map
Opening hours
| Monday |
10.00am-5.00pm |
| Tuesday |
10.00am-5.00pm |
| Wednesday |
10.00am-5.00pm |
| Thursday |
10.00am-5.00pm |
| Friday |
10.00am-5.00pm |
| Saturday |
10.00am-2.00pm |
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Contact us
| 24 hour renewals |
01243 642110 |
| Library phone number |
01403 783145 |
| Library fax number |
01403 786817 |
Email: billingshurst.library@westsussex.gov.uk
Cluster Managers: Avril
Roberts and Jo Moeller
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How to find us
The library is in the main town car park, situated off the High
Street just south of Budgens. Parking is free for 2 hours by
displaying a parking disc (one-off charge of 50p). Parking can be
extended for up to 3 further hours by using vouchers, at 50p per
hour. Discs and vouchers can be purchased in the library.
Our services
We have....
- Books
- Audio books
- DVDs
- Newspapers
- Greetings cards for sale
- Photocopying
1 colour/black and white photocopier.
- Faxes
You can send a fax within the UK, European Union, or the rest of
the world for a small charge.
You can arrange for a fax to be sent to the library for you to
collect.
Fax: 01403 786817
There is a reception fee per page - Current charges.
- Electronic catalogue
We have 1 Viewpoint terminal, which lets you access
the county catalogue.
You can request books, CDs, DVDs etc from these terminals. You
can also see what you have on loan, when it is due back and request
renewal. You will need your library card and pin number (available
on request at the desk).
- IT Zones
6 computers with access to:
- internet
- email
- word processing
- databases
- spreadsheets
- presentations.
- For display
Local groups may
display posters advertising events in the area. There is also a
small area where organisations may advertise their activities.
Please book this space at the desk.
- Reading groups: Do you belong to a
local book group?
Your local library can support you
with:
- starter packs
- multiple copies of your chosen titles
- information and advice on books you might like to read.
Find out more about reading groups
If you would like to join a local book group contact the
Library.
- People with poor sight - We have books in
large print as well as audio books on CD and cassette. Hire
concessions for audio books are available for those with visual
impairment. Details on request.
Find out more about our services for people with special needs.
- Housebound readers - For those unable to get
to the library through age or infirmity the Housebound Reader Service is available on
request.
This service is co-ordinated by the library and operated by a local
group of volunteers. Books are delivered to and collected from
reader's own homes and may be kept for a longer loan period.
Collections of books may also be available to residential or
sheltered homes etc. Further details on request.
- Storrington mobile
service
Find out about our mobile library services in rural areas
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Information and reference
We have a Quick Reference collection including....
- Telephone directories for Worthing, Horsham,
Portsmouth and Brighton.
- Tourist information
- Local studies collection
Find out more about our local studies
service.
- Dictionaries
- Community information
Billingshurst
Parish Council
Phone: 01403 782555
Horsham District Council Help
Points (situated in the libraries)
Storrington: 01903 742233
Horsham: 01403 224359
Citizens Advice Bureau
Phone: 08444 771 171
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Young people
We have ....
- Books
- Board books
- Stories
- Help with choosing books
- Special situation books, for
example, going into hospital or a new baby.
- Audio books
- Information
- Help with homework
- Parent information collection
- Free reservations
For children and teenagers
- Baby Rhyme Time
A session with rhymes, songs and musical instruments. Children under 5.
Held weekly throughout the year. Please contact Billingshurst
Library for information.
- Join Bookstart Bear Club
Call into the library to register and collect your child's free
membership pack.
- You're never too young to join the
library!...
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Summary of services
| Service |
Y/N |
Notes |
| Baby changing |
N |
|
| Baby rhyme time |
Y |
|
| Car park |
Y |
|
| Exhibition space |
Y |
|
| Fax |
Y |
|
| Greetings cards |
Y |
|
| Help Point |
N |
|
| Library catalogue on PC |
Y |
|
| Meetings room |
N |
|
| Microfiche reader |
N |
Bookable N |
| Microfilm reader |
N |
|
| Microfiche printer |
N |
|
| Microfilm printer |
N |
|
| Permanent enquiry desk |
N |
|
| Photobooth |
N |
|
| Photocopier (black & white) |
Y |
|
| Photocopier (colour) |
Y |
|
| Public PCs (bookable) |
N |
|
| Public PCs (total) |
Y |
6 |
| Refreshment facilities |
N |
|
| Scanner |
N |
|
| Storytime |
N |
|
| Tourist information point |
N |
|
| Public toilet |
N |
|
NB all libraries stock books for adults and children,
books
in large print, and audio books.
| Stock for lending |
Y/N/S* |
| CDRoms |
N |
| CDs |
N |
| DVDs |
Y |
| Music scores |
N |
| Plays |
N |
| PS2 |
N |
(S* = a small selection)
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