Benjamin Zephania 15 April 1958 - 7 December 2023
There is a small display of books by the poet and author Benjamin Zephania who died on 7th December 2023.
Christmas in the Library
The tree is decorated and lit up, the decorations are out and there are Christmas themed books on display for you to borrow.
It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas!
If you need some books to read over the festive period any books borrowed from the Library will not be due back until the 10th of January 2024.
Book Week Scotland
This week is Book Week Scotland, a week of celebrating Scottish authors and their books. The Library has a display of fiction books by Scottish authors. All of these books can be borrowed.
For lots of information and activities to do with Book Week Scotland visit the Scottish Book Trust's website: SBT
Remembrance Day 11th November
At 11am on the 11th of November 1918 the First World War ended after 4 years of fighting and the death of millions of soldiers. Ever since the 11th of November has been the day when people remember those who have died in wars. As a mark of respect for the dead at 11am on the 11th of November, in Britain, there is a two minute silence.
After the First World War, red poppies were among the only plants to grow on the battlefields in France. Today we wear poppies as a symbol of remembrance.
Learn more about Remembrance Day and some of the many wars fought by visiting the Library to see the display of books, both fiction and non-fiction, about war and its aftermath.
Remember, Remember, the 5th November
There is a small display in the Library with books explaining the history behind the Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes and bonfire night. If you are interested please come along to the Library, all the books are available to borrow.
Halloween Display
There are some spooky books on display all around the Library. Why not borrow one of these books and get in the mood for some ghostly Halloween happenings?
Wolves
Try some howling good books!
The latest Library display highlights fiction books with the words 'wolf' or 'wolves' in the title and non-fiction books about wolves.
If you would like to borrow any of these books come along to the Library - Room F21.
Heartstopper
If you are enjoying the Heartstopper series on Netflix and want to read the comics, you can do so for free on an app you can add to your phone or any other device.
The app is tapas.io The app has many other comic books as well, search for Heartstopper on it and you will find all the comics from the very beginning.
June is Pride Month
To celebrate Pride month the Library door has been decorated. It features the covers of several LGBTQ+ fiction books which are available in the Library. This is just a small selection of all the LGBTQ+ books available in the Library. If you want help finding a particular title or would like some guidance about suitable titles please ask Mrs Aitken.
Remember that Heartstopper is available in print form, as well as a Netflix series. You can also access the new updates to the story for free on the comic book app - https://tapas.io
Library Display
The latest Library display focuses on 'Books with numbers in the title'. You will be amazed how many fiction books actually do have a title that includes a number. Visit the Library to see the display and maybe be inspired to borrow one of those books.
The photo below shows just a few of the titles available.
Pets
Love animals? Love reading books about animals?
If you answered 'yes' to those questions then visit the Library (F21) where there is a display of both Fiction and Non-Fiction books about pets.
Remember you can borrow any of the books on the displays.
World Book Day 2nd March 2023
HAPPY WORLD BOOK DAY
As part of the World Book Day celebrations there is a display of books in the Library. The books are all fiction and are set in different countries to encourage you to 'read around the world' and find out about life and culture in different places, and different times.
LBGTQ+ History Month
In recognition and support of LBGTQ+ History Month there is a display of both fiction and non-fiction books in the Library.
Remember to wear something purple on Friday 24th of February to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
Books on Netflix
One of my favourite fantasy books by Jonathan Stroud is now a Netflix programme. Check out the book series - Lockwood &Co.- as well as the Netflix version. The books are currently on display in the Library (Room F21).
Valentine's Day
Roses are red
Violets are blue
In the school Library
Books are read too!
Want a lovely romantic novel to read over the half term holiday? Why not visit the Library (Room F21) to find the best love story to suit your mood.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Every year on 27th January the world remembers all those murdered in the Holocaust and in the genocides that have taken place in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
This year the theme is 'Ordinary people'.
Ordinary people.
Ordinary people who are the persecuted.
Ordinary people who are the victims.
Ordinary people who are the perpetrators.
Ordinary people who are the rescuers.
Ordinary people who are the bystanders.
Ordinary people, like you and me. We need to remember and to challenge prejudice and to stand up to hatred.
"We are all ordinary people today who can be extraordinary in our actions." HMD website, HMD for more information.
New Books
There is a wide selection of new fiction books now available to borrow from the Library (Room F21).
Burns Night
The 25th of January is recognised around the world as the day on which the Scottish bard, Robert Burns, is remembered. Burns was born on this day in 1759 in Alloway, a small village in Ayrshire. His first book of poems was published in 1786. Now, some 264 years later his poems are still quoted and recited by many people. One of his best known songs-Auld Lang Syne- is sung on many occasions including Hogmanay.
To find out more about one of Scotland's most famous sons visit the Library (Room F21) where there is a display of books about Robert Burns and books of his poetry.
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