Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 13/10/25

             

Welcome to the Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter! 

Each week, I will be bringing you a look back on the previous week in the library, including the fun that our lunchtime library clubs have had, new books, children's book reviews, library displays and much more! 

~ Miss Flower, Librarian & Reading Champion ~

Contact - library@broadford.havering.sch.uk

 

Lunchtime library club 

Last week, the lunchtime library club celebrated Harry Potter Book Day by designing their own wizard hat!

Book of the Week

*Little Bear by Autumn Publishing* Have you ever wondered what happens during the first year of a little bear's life? Follow a grizzly bear cub, from his first steps out of the den and meeting new friends to digging a new den ready for hibernation.

Chatterbooks sessions

Last week, new library Chatterbooks groups enjoyed listening to There's A Snake In My School. Everyone had lots of fun creating their own snake.

Spinebreakers trip

Last Thursday, some of the Year 5 Spinebreakers had a fun trip to Harold Hill library. They read books, completed book reviews, listened to stories and learned how to use the library self-service machine to borrow books.

Book Fair

Thank you so much to everyone who purchased books at our recent Book Fair. Together, your purchases enabled us to buy

42 new books!

These wonderful new books will be added to our school Library collection. We have lots of very excited children who cannot wait to start reading them.

Spooky Season display

We have a bumper selection of Spooky Season books for all ages, as well as some new display additions to the library! 

Blue Peter Reading Badge

 Two more of our super Spinebreakers have applied for their Blue Peter Reading badges!

Earn your Blue Peter Reading Badge! See how you can take part here or pick up an entry form from the library.    

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the recent Library blog post all about our 105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford here.

Urgent request - Returning borrowed library books

We have so many lovely books in our library but, unfortunately, many of them get borrowed by a child and then never returned to the library. Please can you check at home to see if you have any Broadford library books (stamped inside/Broadford logo attached). If you do, please pass them to your child to return to the library asap, where our Book Monster is waiting to eat them! Thank you. 

Did you know that we have a Broadford Library Instagram page? Click here to follow us!

Year 5 Spinebreakers visit Harold Hill Library!

  

Yesterday, some of our Year 5 Spinebreakers enjoyed a lovely trip to Harold Hill Library.

First, they browsed the shelves before each choosing a book to read.

 Once they had read their books, they each completed a book review.

After completing some wonderful book reviews, the Spinebreakers then listened to some stories, before each taking a turn of using the library machine to borrow a book.

Those children who do not already have one were given an application form for a Library Card.

Everyone had a lovely time and it was great to tick some tasks off of their Spinebreaker trackers for this year!

Thank you for visiting our Book Fair!

 

Thank you for visiting our Book Fair!

Thank you so much to everyone who purchased books at our Book Fair last week.

Together, your purchases enabled us to buy

42 new books!

These wonderful new books will be added to our school Library collection.

We have lots of very excited children who cannot wait to start reading them.

Reading Assemblies - Plants

         

For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Wyatt read some of Plants, a fascinating book giving a close-up look at plants in different habitats and providing lots of fascinating facts!

This book features on the Year 1 105 book list, which you can see here

Please email Miss Flower, Librarian, if you are looking for one of the '105 Books to Read', with your child's full name and class.

library@broadford.havering.sch.uk  

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford

Well done to Layla, Ayesha, Torsten, Jessica, Ashton, Carina and Veronika who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Ashton who has received his Silver Certificate for reading 10 books.

Well done to all!

 Story Suitcases

This week, our Story Suitcases were taken home by Matty, Zara, Alesha and Victoria. We hope you all enjoy a snuggly evening with a great book and a yummy hot chocolate.  

If your child has received a Story Suitcase this week, please ensure it is returned back to school by Thursday. Thank you.

 

 Blue Peter Reading Badge

Earn your Blue Peter Reading Badge! See how you can take part here or pick up an entry form from the library.  

Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 06/10/25

             

Welcome to the Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter! 

Each week, I will be bringing you a look back on the previous week in the library, including the fun that our lunchtime library clubs have had, new books, children's book reviews, library displays and much more! 

~ Miss Flower, Librarian & Reading Champion ~

Contact - library@broadford.havering.sch.uk

 

Lunchtime library club 

Last week, the lunchtime library club made their own acrostic poems to coincide with National Poetry Day. Everyone really enjoyed thinking of lots of descriptive words to match their names!

Book of the Week

*The Great Crisp Robbery by Pamela Butchart* Izzy and her friends cannot wait for the school trip on the sleeper train! But why is the new, weird teacher coming? And who is the hooded figure? But it's when Gary Petrie's LUXURY CRISPS are stolen that they know! There's a thief on the train and NO ONE'S SNACKS ARE SAFE! 

Library Displays

October is Black History Month - to coincide with this, we have two reading challenges available for children to take part in, along with a lovely selection of relevant books.

Last Thursday, we also celebrated National Poetry Day!

Blue Peter Reading Badge

 Three more of our super Spinebreakers have applied for their Blue Peter Reading badges!

Earn your Blue Peter Reading Badge! See how you can take part here or pick up an entry form from the library.    

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the recent Library blog post all about our 105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford here.

Urgent request - Returning borrowed library books

We have so many lovely books in our library but, unfortunately, many of them get borrowed by a child and then never returned to the library. Please can you check at home to see if you have any Broadford library books (stamped inside/Broadford logo attached). If you do, please pass them to your child to return to the library asap, where our Book Monster is waiting to eat them! Thank you. 

Did you know that we have a Broadford Library Instagram page? Click here to follow us!

It's the final day of the Book Fair!

   

It's the final day of the Book Fair!

Today is the final day of the Book Fair! Thank you so much to everyone who has already purchased books. We are very grateful for your support.

If you haven't yet had the chance to visit, or would like to make another purchase, there are still lots of wonderful books available. Please come and see us for the final time in the Charlton hall (new hall) after school this afternoon from 3.15pm.

Books start from just £2.99. There is a special promotion of 3 books for the price of 2 (cheapest book free). There are lots of titles available to suit all children's ages.

 

If you are planning on making a purchase, we would be grateful for plenty of change if paying by cash.

Contactless payments can also be made by card or via mobile phone.

A percentage of the money raised will go towards new books for our school library, so please come along and show your support for our final day!

The Book Fair is here again today!

  

The Book Fair is here again today!

Thank you to everyone who has already purchased books at the Book Fair so far this week. 

The Book Fair is also open TODAY after school and TOMORROW (Friday - last day), so please come and show your support by making a purchase! 

It will be held at the side entrance of the Charlton hall (new hall) after school from 3.15pm-3.30pm.

Books start from just £2.99. There is a special promotion of 3 books for the price of 2 (cheapest book free). There are still lots of titles available to suit all children's ages. 

If you are planning on making a purchase, we would be grateful for plenty of change if paying by cash.

Contactless payments can also be made by card or via mobile phone.

A percentage of the money raised will go towards new books for our school library, so please come along and show your support!