I became one of the youngest members of Hove Library 54 years ago. I was four years old and the book was about a snowman.

I spent many happy years in the Library and, when I was 11, was allowed to help in the children's section after school and on Saturday.

I remember Beryl Arnold, Pat Marriot, Pam Peacock, Jill and David Grainger and Mr Dove. I loved that building.

I have not lived in Sussex for almost 40 years but retain fond memories of those days. I am delighted the library will remain open.

-Veronica Hundley, Quinta das Ruivas, Odiaxere, Portugal