Library Blog

The scent of cinnamon and pine needles is almost in the air, which can only mean one thing: it's time to swap revision notes for some serious holiday cheer!

If you tore through Holly Jackson’s A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, staying up all night trying to solve the puzzle alongside Pip, then you know the thrilling rush of a great crime novel.

As the days grow shorter, we've swapped out spooky tales for something equally captivating: the real world.

The air is getting crisp, the evenings are drawing in, the leaves are turning bone-dry, and an eerie energy is settling over the school, which can only mean one thing: Halloween is coming and it’s time to curl up with a truly terrifying read!

That's why today isn't just another date in the calendar - World Mental Health Day is a global moment to throw a spotlight on the one thing we all have in common, but don’t talk about nearly as much as we should: our mental health.

Yesterday was National Poetry Day, and we’ve been celebrating all week!

These days, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to Young Adult (YA) fiction, which is chock-full of epic fantasy worlds, gripping plot twists and characters who feel like your friends.

There are loads of brilliant new titles in the library, each one a journey into a different life. Whether you're a history buff, a sports fan, or just looking for a little inspiration, there's a story waiting for you on the shelves.

Learn about author Holly Jackson...

Hello one and all, and welcome back! I hope you all had a lovely summer and read at least one excellent book.

I just wanted to wish you all a very happy summer holiday. I hope that whatever you’re doing and wherever you’re going, you find some time to read something brilliant!

Summer is the perfect time to ditch the screens and dive headfirst into another world. So, get ready to discover your next obsession – because the summer reading season is officially open!

When it comes to telling a story, Jonathan Stroud knows how to grab you, reel you in, and then not let go for the duration of the book.

Read Miss Evan's latest review of 'Little Bang' by Kelly McCaughrain.

The library's got a fresh batch of escapist reads just in time for exam season!

Welcome to the genre that throws you headfirst into magical worlds packed with mystery, monsters and seriously swoon-worthy characters.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and although looking after your mental health is something you should do every day, I’m going to take this moment to shine a light on how the library can help you do this.

If you were captivated by the magical world of Harry Potter and you yearn for more, fear not, there's a whole realm of books out there brimming with enchanting adventures.

Frances Hardinge is an exceptional author who writes beautiful, creepy, dark, disturbing books about weird places, odd people, strange animals, and peculiar magic. If that sounds like your bag and you want a guaranteed brilliantly other-worldly read, then she’s the author for you.