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 Harrison Spader, Personal Space Invader by Christianne Jones.
Harrison Spader sits a little too close. Shakes hands for a little too long. High-fives a little too hard. And hugs a little too much. Harrison Spader is a personal space invader!
Chatterbooks sessions
Last week, new library Chatterbooks groups began their first session with the funny book, Alan's Big Scary Teeth. Everyone had great fun answering the questions at the end, with all groups getting an impressive 10/10!
Lost books - can you help?
All of the library copies of The Secret World of Polly Flint by Helen Cresswell are missing and Miss Flower has children waiting to read a copy to complete their 15 Books to Read in Year 3 trackers.
Please can you check to see if your child has borrowed a copy - if you find one, please return it to the school library asap. Thank you.
We won a book!
Miss Flower recently entered a competition to win a new book for our school library. Great news - we have been chosen as one of the lucky winners!
The Green Kingdom by Cornelia Funke - Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could have never imagined.
'Anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to put down new roots…'
Caspia’s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.
The book is available to borrow from the library, as well as some lovely bookmarks free for children to take.
The Green Kingdom by Cornelia Funke - Enter the story of Caspia, who sets out to solve a series of riddles, and as she does, she meets friends she could have never imagined.
'Anywhere can feel like home if you are brave enough to put down new roots…'
Caspia’s summer is transformed when she discovers a bundle of letters containing ten botanical riddles in this enchanting adventure.
The book is available to borrow from the library, as well as some lovely bookmarks free for children to take.
Marvellous Magazines!
Did you know that we have lots of children's magazines available for children to borrow from the library? Titles include Storytime, Horrible Science, Amazing! and Cocoa Girl/Boy. Why not give a copy a try?
Plants for Pollinators project
For 2026, Havering Council has launched an ambitious year-long Plants for Pollinators project across all Havering public libraries, highlighting the vital role of pollinators (like butterflies, bees and beetles) and empowering residents to take action to support them.
All primary schools in the borough have been gifted copies of two lovely books focusing on pollination and rewilding - last week, we have received our copies and they are now available for children to borrow from our school library.
Throughout 2026, Havering Libraries will offer a wide range of activities, events, and learning opportunities designed to raise awareness of pollinators and inspire sustainable gardening practices. If you would like to learn more and find out how you and your children can get involved, please visit Harold Hill Library or your nearest local public library.
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. 
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