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World Book Day @ Waterstones

 


Waterstones Book store have posted this information on their Twitter page @WaterstonesLivi

"It’s the week of World Book Day and we still have a cracking selection of official £1 books for young bookworms to spend their official token on!

We also have a range of puzzles and scavenger hunts for a range of ages with sheets to pick up in store when you’re visiting!"

Sounds like it is well worth a visit!



 

World Book Day

 There is only one week to go until World Book Day. Watch out for more information on the Library Blog and school newsletter.


Or visit the World Book Day website even more information and ideas.


First Line Friday

 "I heard the owl cry last night," Maggie Finch said, her gnarled hands clenched in her shawl. "That means a death to come."



First line Friday

 "There was a man made of midnight, and his name was Shadow Jack."

From 'Evernight' by Ross MacKenzie.



Stormy weather

 With Storm Dudley about to hit Scotland, here are some books with stormy titles. These books are available in the Library.



First Line Friday

 'The City was built on a sharp mountain that jutted improbably from the sea, and the sea kept trying to claim it back.'  Orphans of the tide by Struan Murray.




LGBT+ History Month


February is LGBT+ History Month. There are many fiction books featuring LGBT+ characters available from the School Library. Please ask Mrs Aitken if you need any help finding particular titles.

For more information about LGBT+ History Month

 

Valentine's Day Display

 Many thanks to my student helper, Jade, for creating this romantic display.  There are many other love themed fiction books and love poetry books for you to borrow.



First Line Friday

 "This handwriting is utterly disgraceful." 


A kind of spark by Elle McNicoll


Public Library Services

 Remember you can search the Online Library Catalogue for all items held in West Lothian secondary school libraries and public libraries:

Online Catalogue


Mrs Aitken can help you use the catalogue if you need some assistance finding the items you want.

Public Library Services

 E-magazines

West Lothian Public Libraries also provide an e-magazine service whereby you can download e-magazines for free. 

If you are already a West Lothian library member all you need to register is your library barcode number and PIN - Mrs Aitken can give you this information.

New to the e-Magazines service? Follow these simple steps on to how to register and start downloading:

To register on your your mobile device, download Libby from the App Store or Google Play and tap the "Register now" link on the App's main page to create your account in just a few easy steps:

  1. Choose West Lothian libraries
  2. Enter your library card membership number and PIN

Once registered, you will be automatically logged in and can enjoy magazine content.

or

You can register using your PC or laptop by selecting Register at the top of the screen on West Lothian libraries Libby from Overdrive website, then simply enter your library barcode and PIN to access the magazine catalogue.

The e-Magazine collection offers a wide range of popular magazines.  There's an e-Magazine for almost everyone and they're FREE to all West Lothian Public library and School Library members.




Public Library Services

 E-books and talking e-books

Did you know that you can borrow e-books and talking e-books from West Lothian Public Libraries? This service is available to everyone who is registered with either a Public Library or School Library. You can borrow 6 e-books or up to 10 Talking e-books for free from BorrowBox and download them to a variety of devices. Loans are for 21 days.

You will need your Library barcode and PIN number to register for this service. Mrs Aitken can provide these for you.

For more information visit: E-Books and Children's e-books



First Line Fridays

 "It began on a Friday, as strange things often do."



First line Friday

 "The shop from nowhere arrived with the dawn on a crisp November morning."