12 books all Silly Squadders should read before they turn 12!
12 books all Silly Squadders should read before they turn 12!
‘A Letter To My Future Self’ competition winner announcement
Thank you to everyone who submitted an entry to the ‘A Letter To My Future Self’ writing competition, you didn't make it easy for our Learning in Libraries team! But after some discussions a winner has been chosen with the following reasons: Beautifully written, really laugh-out-loud funny and had some beautiful bits of imagery and… Continue reading ‘A Letter To My Future Self’ competition winner announcement
Among the Shelves
One of our key roles, as a library, is to enable access to information. We stock a wide range of materials, do not censor published content, promote understanding and provide good quality information that helps people educate and inform themselves. To challenge prejudice and discrimination we will be celebrating black authors and cultural role models… Continue reading Among the Shelves
Pippi Longstocking is 75!
First published in 1945, Pippi Longstocking is the creation of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. A passionate story teller - Astrid Lindgren first created Pippi for her daughter Karin. These treasured bedtime stories were first written down after a broken leg left her bed-ridden and bored, from this boredom the story was written down and illustrated… Continue reading Pippi Longstocking is 75!
Terry Pratchett
Join us on a voyage of discovery, reading a different author each month as we celebrate 12 great authors this year.
No wait, No fuss – July’s collection
Each month a collection of titles, in both formats, become available to download. There's an almost unlimited number of copies of these titles, meaning there's no wait, no fuss or reserving; just download and enjoy right away.
Digital Readers – July 2020
The book our online reading group will be reading (or listening to) and discussing in July has been decided on through a vote in the group. The results are in and the July book is...
Windrush Day 2020
Following losses in World War II, Britain was in need of labourers, this prompted a campaign to encourage people from other countries in the British Empire and Commonwealth to immigrate to the UK. On 22 June 1948, the first ship carrying immigrants from the Caribbean arrived. This first ship's name, HMT Empire Windrush , inspired the generation of imigrants to be called 'The Windrush… Continue reading Windrush Day 2020
Bumps and Babies
To help support mums-to-be, expectant parents and grandparents we have put together a list of helpful and informative titles to help navigate you through the exhilarating, overwhelming and daunting journey of birth and beyond. The 16 titles on offer cover a variety of relevant topics from the traditional week-by-week guides to self-care, diet, health and a good dose of… Continue reading Bumps and Babies
Refugee Week 2020
This year Refugee Week will be running 15-21 June, with the theme 'imagine'. What is Refugee Week? Well, it's an annual UK-wide festival, founded in 1998, celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees.When situations are overwhelming, when life is hard or the old ways of doing something no longer work, then 'imagine' is just… Continue reading Refugee Week 2020