St Edward's School Library

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Three days left until the end of the House Reading Challenge!

Thank you to everyone who submitted their updates over the weekend - there's still time if you have more books to add!

Deadline is 4pm…

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The House Reading Challenge finishes on ▪︎w e d n e s d a y 1st j u l y▪︎ Please remember to add any books you've finished reading to your library reading record via the library dashboard before then!…

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Fancy a different kind of challenge for your afternoon session? 📚 Reckon you're a genius? 🧩🗝 Need a mental workout after decathlon practice? 🧠🔬 See if you can solve The Mystery of Havisham House - a digital escape…

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Happy Monday, Library Dwellers! Hope you had a good weekend full of lovely books! ❤📚 My #BookForLunch today is Moriarty, by Anthony Horowitz.🕵️‍♂️ Many of you will know, I have a weakness for buying Sherlock Holmes books. I…

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More have pushed past Newman in the #ReadingChallenge this week! 📚 💜 It's close, but Newman will need to smash those challenges to sail ahead. ⛵💙 Year 8 and 9 Fisher need to really help their house to be in with a…

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Newman have been solidly upping their #ReadingChallenge game!
Some really good, regular reading record updates coming through.

Will slow and steady win the race this time? They still have a bit of work to do... #HouseCup…

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After a sprint to catch up before half term, Fisher have gone very quiet in the #ReadingChallenge... 📚

Come on, Fisher! You can still smash it! 🐼 ❤

#HouseCup #DeliaSays #BooksBooksBooks

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For now and for always. This is not something that ends. This is everyday.
#LibraryAsSanctuary #EqualRightsAreHumanRights #LibraryOfConsent #YourLibraryLovesYou

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If you are heading out into town this afternoon, remember to protest safely and responsibly.
Take water, keep social distancing, wear a face mask (chanting will spread germs super fast), and make sure you always have a…

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Some small advice on being an ally. Go to @blklivesmatter for *better* advice.

Listen to black voices. Educate yourself. Recognise your own prejudices & acknowledge your mistakes. Unless you are a black voice, remember…

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Here is a starting point for some non-fiction reading to listen more knowledgeable voices: - Natives, by Akala. - I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou. - Why I'm No Longer Talking To White People About Race, by…

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#blackouttuesday

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There are so many vital stories being told by people of colour all around the world.  Listen to them: they matter.

There is a big list of titles by writers of colour on the St Edward's Library Catalogue under Quick Lists,…

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It's the weekend, people! Time to get your Fun on!! ❤️👍 Visit the library dashboard and download some print and play boardgames for the weekend. More to be added soon! 🎲

Also, does anyone like escape rooms...??…

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Thank you to everyone who has remembered to update their reading logs on the dashboard! 📚 I've had *loads* this week!! 👍❤️ Newman had better watch out... More is close behind! Fisher - you have a bit of catching up to do…

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My TBR (to be read) pile is pretty chilled out this week.💚 As a reminder, you can all sign up with your local public library to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines *for free!* Audible are also offering free…

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Well done! You've made through the first week of term! I hope it's been awesome ☺️ Have an excellent weekend, everyone!

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Beware unexpected bouts of pirate-like frustration from your librarian today... She has run out of tea.

#WhyIsTheTeaGone #TrulyTheseAreDireTimes #ButWhyIsTheTeaGone

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Good morning!! It is horrifically drizzly out there this morning, so I have been bundling up with tea, crumpets, and a #BookForBreakfast to start my day.

Welcome back, lovely humans! ❤️ I hope you had a great Easter full…

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I have a shelf of books in my library at home that make me feel better about life, the universe, and everything 🙂

If I'm having a low day, I have a beautiful shelf of art, poetry, fiction, nature writing, crafting, that…

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