The Library:

The library is run by Mr Johnston and a 12 knowledgeable Pupil Librarians. There are over 5000 fiction and non-fiction titles in the library for the pupils and staff to choose from. There is also over 1000 ebooks and audio books available to download. Both the hard copy and the Ebook stock is updated with new titles regularly for all readers across all abilities.  All pupils in years 7, 8 and 9 have a library lesson every other week where they are expected to read or quiz using the Accelerated Reader programme. Pupils in other years are welcome to borrow books for study or to read for pleasure. The library and its facilities are also used by most departments in the school for lessons.

 

The aims of the Library

The aims of the library  are to promote reading for pleasure.

To offer access to a wide range of information

To support Accelerated Reader programme.

To support all learning across the school

To provide a welcoming atmosphere and a positive learning environment.

 

Facilities:

An up to date stock of fiction and non-fiction books selected by Mr Johnston and the Pupil Librarians

Over 1000 ebooks available via the Ebook app

Four Kindles available for a term long loan

Weekly newspapers, periodicals, graphic novels  and revision guides.

Careers information, including college prospectuses.

42 computers, laptops and idesks available for the pupils to use in the library

A selection of board games

Open 8:30 til 4 every day

 

Library Timetable 

The Library is open at break, lunch and after school to all year groups except Tuesday lunch when it is closed for Book Club

Monday – All Years

Tuesday – Bookclub only

Wednesday – All years and Chess Club

Thursday – All Years

Friday - All Years

  

Links:

Download the ebook app, search “Eplatform” on your App Store

Lancashire Libraries have a wealth of online information all verified and checked for accuracy to help with homework, although you may need to be a library member to access some of these websites. This can be done for free here

Feel free to contact me about anything regarding the library on ajohnston@parklandsacademy.co.uk