On Wednesday 1st May Staffordshire Day will be celebrated across the county! The day was first set up in 2016, which was the year that Staffordshire celebrated its 1000th anniversary. There are lots of activities planned around the county including events in various Staffordshire public libraries. See your local library for more details. For other events across the county visit the Enjoy Staffordshire website.
Staffordshire Schools' Library Service: for amazing artefact boxes, super story sacks and terrific bespoke topic boxes. We have a fantastic choice of resources available so sign up for a subscription now!
Staffordshire SLS are selling off all second hand secondary non-fiction books – all books only £1 each! The sale takes place from Thursday 30th May to Thursday 6th June 2019 (does not include Saturday 1st or Sunday 2nd June). Opening hours: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. Takes place at our headquarters on the Astonfields Industrial Estate in Stafford. Postcode: ST16 3HJ
Cash only payments.
Contact the SLS to register your interest on 01785 278340 or email sls@staffordshire.gov.uk
Aimed at helping schools inspire a love of reading in 11 to 13-year-olds, students have the opportunity to choose their own book to take home and keep from a list of 17 titles. The full list of Bookbuzz books will be revealed in May so be sure to sign up for your school!
This picture book is for 3 to 6 year olds and it was written by, illustrator turned author, Russell Ayto. Featuring three robbers, two clever cats, and one robbery gone wrong! Two cats protect their house from a gang of robbers while their owner is away.
This book was written by Andrew Clover and is for 7 to 11 year olds. The book is one of a series of books about detective Rory Branagan but is good as a standalone novel. It should prove popular with Primary aged readers as it is a funny story similar in style to Tom Gates. Rory investigates when a dinner lady is 'killed' at the school talent show.
This fantasy novel, written by Michelle Harrison, is aimed at 10 to 13 year olds. Three sisters need to find three magical objects which will free them from an ancient curse.
National Doughnut Week 2019
National Doughnut Week is from 11th to 18th May! Participating bakeries, cafes and community groups can raise money for The Children's Trust. The Children's Trust is a UK charity who support children with brain injuries and their families.
About Staffordshire Schools' Library Service
Great resources, great value, great service! We provide fiction and non-fiction books, artefact boxes and story sacks for hire.
