Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 20/07/26

  

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 children enjoyed lots of summer-themed activities.

Book of the Week

The Book of the Week last week was The Secret of Black Rock by Joe Todd-Stanton. Erin loves to lie on the jetty, looking for the weirdest fish in the sea - the weirder, the better! And she knows the best ones must be further out, where her mum won't let her go... Out there in the deepest sea lies the Black Rock: a huge, dark and spiky mass that is said to destroy any boats that come near it! Can Erin uncover the truth behind this mysterious legend?

Summer Reading Challenges

You can find out all about our Summer Reading Challenges to keep you busy enjoying reading over the summer holidays here

Broadford Library In Numbers - Summer 2 term

Summer 2 was a very hot and extremely busy one in the library, with lots of groups, activities and trips, and so many super readers enjoying the bumper range of books that the library has to offer! Read the latest Broadford Library In Numbers for Summer 2 term here

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the separate 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!

Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 13/07/26

   

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

 

Book of the Week

The Book of the Week last week was The Disgusting Sandwich by Gareth Edwards. Is this the most disgusting sandwich ever? It's sandy, goopy, squishy, sluggy and slimy. But one very hungry badger still wants to eat it...or does he?

Broadford's Big Book Giveaway

Last Thursday, we held our second Broadford's Big Book Giveaway and it was another great success! You can read more about it here

        

School reading books to be returned by Wednesday 15th July 2026 
With only a week left of school until we break up for the summer holidays, please can you ensure that any school library books, Read, Write, Inc books and ‘colour-banded’ reading books that your child has at home are returned back to school by Wednesday 15th July 2026 at the latest. Books can be either returned to the school library or your child's class.

Thank you.

Alder Class Super Readers!

A big WELL DONE to Alder class in Reception, who are the second class this year where all children have finished their '15 Books to Read' for their year group. You can read more about their amazing achievement here

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the separate 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!

Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 06/07/26

   

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 children enjoyed lots of summer-themed activities.

Book of the Week

The Book of the Week last week was Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl. Mr Fox is a very clever fox - every evening he creeps down into the valley and helps himself to food from the nearby farms. Chickens from Farmer Boggis, ducks and geese from Farmer Bunce, and turkeys from Farmer Bean. But now the farmers have had enough, and together they hatch a plan to get rid of Mr Fox for good! But what they don't know is Mr Fox has some help, and a fantastic escape plan of his own...

Save the date - Broadford's Big Book Giveaway returns this Thursday!

Following the great success of our first Broadford's Big Book Giveaway in March, we are excited to announce that we will be holding a second one in the new hall after school this week on Thursday 9th July!

Once again, we are asking for your generosity in donating any good-quality children's books. Please either give them to Miss Flower in the school library or your child's class teacher. We cannot wait to see you at the next event!

           

Spinebreakers

Last Thursday, the Year 1 Spinebreakers enjoyed an exciting Teddy Bears Reading Picnic. You can read more about it here

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the separate 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!

Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 29/06/26

  

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 children enjoyed lots of creative colouring to celebrate insect week!

Book of the Week

The Book of the Week last week was Supertato: Despicable Bean! by Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet. ​It is night-time in the supermarket and the veggies are ROASTING! There's only one thing for it - it is time for a HOLIDAY! But it looks like there's more to friendly holiday planner Pam than meets the eye and soon Supertato and the team find themselves in desperate DANGER! Will they ever make their getaway?! THE HEAT IS ON!

Chatterbooks sessions

Last week, the library Chatterbooks groups continued with their final sessions of The Runaway Pea. Everyone got creative, making their very own runaway peas!

Save the date - Broadford's Big Book Giveaway returns!

Following the great success of our first Broadford's Big Book Giveaway in March, we are excited to announce that we will be holding a second one after school on
  Thursday 9th July!

Once again, we are asking for your generosity in donating any good-quality children's books. Please either give them to Miss Flower in the school library or your child's class teacher. We cannot wait to see you at the next event!

                

           Congratulations to Apricot class in Year 1!
Huge congratulations to Apricot class in Year 1 for being the first class this year where all children have completed the '15 Books to Read' for their year group and earned their Bronze, Silver and Gold certificates!

In celebration of the class's amazing achievement, Miss Flower presented them with a wonderful collection of animal stories for the whole class to enjoy.

Library Display

It was Insect Week last week - we celebrated it with lots of interesting books about insects and minibeasts.

Book Review

Last week, Roza in Year 4 borrowed the children's manga book Rune: The Tale of the Obsidian Maze to read and highly recommended it!

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the separate 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!

Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 22/06/26

   

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 children enjoyed lots of creative fun for Father's Day.

Book of the Week

The Book of the Week last week was The Game I Will Never Forget by Onjali Q Rauf. Just after his 10th birthday, the last thing Zak expects to hear is that his mum is having a baby and he has to give up his room for his grandmother who is coming to live with them! With the help of his friends, Zak is convinced he can reclaim his rightful territory! But he soon discovers that his nani is no ordinary old grandma but a former chess prodigy, able to outwit and outdo him - and his friends - at every turn. Just as both players begin to forge a mutual respect and a friendship that might finally overcome all obstacles, Zak begins to notice things. Like how Nani sometimes forgets where she is... Or who Zak is... In a desperate bid to ensure his nani never forgets again, Zak enters her into the chess competition of a lifetime. But will Zak's nani remember long enough to play?

Chatterbooks sessions

Last week, new library Chatterbooks groups started to enjoy The Runaway Pea. Everyone showed their super attention and listening skills by getting 10/10 with the questions at the end of the story!

Save the date - Broadford's Big Book Giveaway returns!

Following the great success of our first Broadford's Big Book Giveaway in March, we are excited to announce that we will be holding a second one after school on
  Thursday 9th July!

Once again, we are asking for your generosity in donating any good-quality children's books. Please either give them to Miss Flower in the school library or your child's class teacher. We cannot wait to see you at the next event!

                           

Library Displays

Last week, we celebrated Father's Day in the library with a lovely selection of books available for children to borrow.

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the separate 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!

Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 15/06/26

  

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 children enjoyed lots of football-themed activities to celebrate the Men's Football World Cup 2026 starting.

Book of the Week

The Book of the Week last week was Penpals Forever by CK Smouha and J Lindenberger. Freddy the mouse is practising his skateboarding when a vast, white shape descends from the sky. It’s a huge letter from a science-loving elephant called Annabel! The two begin a correspondence in which they learn about each other’s very different lifestyle. One day, Freddy’s letters stop coming and Annabel must go to the big city to help him out of a pickle.

Chatterbooks sessions

Last week, library Chatterbooks groups continued with The Rainbow Fish. Everyone enjoyed getting creative with Rainbow Fish-themed activities.

Book Fair

Thank you so much to everyone who purchased books at our Book Fair last week. Together, your purchases enabled Miss Flower to buy

37 new books for the library!

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.

Save the date - Broadford's Big Book Giveaway returns!

Following the great success of our first Broadford's Big Book Giveaway in March, we are excited to announce that we will be holding a second one after school on
  Thursday 9th July!

Once again, we are asking for your generosity in donating any good-quality children's books. Please either give them to Miss Flower in the school library or your child's class teacher. We cannot wait to see you at the next event!

                           

Library Displays

The library got ready for the exciting Men's Football World Cup 2026 starting, with a wide range of football-themed books available for children to borrow.

105 Books To Read Before You Leave Broadford

If you have not already seen it, please read the separate 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!