Broadford Library Weekly Newsletter - 18/05/26

    

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, our lunchtime Library Club children enjoyed some mindfulness colouring for Mental Health Awareness Week.

Book of the Week

The Book of the Week last week was Unipiggle the Unicorn Pig: Mermaid Mayhem by Hannah Shaw. Unipiggle and Princess Pea are so excited to be on HOLIDAY! They can't wait to build sandcastles and explore the magical underwater town, Mermaid Springs. But then the King is swept away in a WHIRLPOOL. The mermaids think he has been taken by a mysterious undersea creature...who likes to BURP a lot. Can Unipiggle and Princess Pea brave the bubbles to find his secret lair and save the King?

*SAVE THE DATE* The Book Fair is coming!

We are pleased to announce that the Book Fair is coming to Broadford once again! It will be held at the back of the new hall (Charlton) from 3.15pm-3.30pm on Tuesday 2nd June, Wednesday 3rd June, Thursday 4th June and Friday 5th June.
The price of books start from just £2.99 and there is a special promotion of 3 books for the price of 2 (cheapest free)! If you are planning on making a purchase, we would be grateful for plenty of change if paying by cash or you can make contactless card/phone payments.
A percentage of the money raised will go towards new books for our library so please come along and support us by making a purchase.

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 anther book!

Miss Flower recently entered another competition to win a new book for our school library. Great news - we have been chosen as one of the lucky winners!

The Missing Magic of Sparrow Xia by Leia Ham - Welcome to a world that depends on magic - but where each person's magic fades away before they reach adulthood. The pressure is on for Sparrow Xia to develop her pitifully limited fire mage abilities at Zenith Academy. It doesn’t help that expectations are extra high for her because her older brother Ainsley’s magic is exceptionally powerful. Then a mysterious illness breaks out at school, draining students of their powers. Sparrow and her friends are drawn into the search for the cause, but they need to be careful: in a world where magic means everything, some people will go to terrible lengths to try to keep it…

The book is available to borrow from the library.

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?

Library displays

Last week, we displayed a number of relevant books to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week.

Librarian Award

A special Librarian Award certificate was given out last week to Aniah-Mai from Year 5, who donated lots of lovely books to the 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. 

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

Reading Assemblies - Reading Achievements

 

105 Books to Read Before You Leave Broadford

Well done to Farzaan who has received his Bronze Certificate for reading 5 books from his tracker.

Well done to Emma who has received her Silver Certificate for reading 10 books.

Well done to Kevin who has earned his Gold Certificate for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all!

 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 - 11/05/26

     

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 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.

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. 

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

The Story Scrapbook has been on the move!

   

The Story Scrapbook has been on the move!

Each week, a different class around the school is delivered the scrapbook by two of our Spinebreakers. The class's task is to fill a double-page spread with work based on a book of their choice - this could be their end-of-day story or a class favourite. Classes can fill their pages with drawings, paintings, writing, collages - they just need to be creative and use their imaginations!

Last week, the Story Scrapbook had its next delivery, to Larch class in Year 5. The class chose Emma Carroll's Letters from the Lighthouse as their theme and produced some wonderfully creative pages!

Aryaan, one of Larch class's Spinebreakers, then returned the Story Scrapbook to the library for some photos. The next class to receive the scrapbook will be Aspen class in Reception. We look forward to seeing what they will do!

Reading Assemblies - Supertato and Bill's New Frock

  

For the KS1 Reading Assembly this week, Miss Wyatt read Supertato. Meet Supertato! He's always there for you when the chips are down. He's the supermarket superhero with eyes everywhere - but now there's a pea on the loose. A very naughty pea. Has Supertato finally met his match?

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

For the KS2 Reading Assembly this week, Mrs Spoor read some extracts from Bill's New Frock. Bill Simpson wakes up to find he’s a girl, and worse, his mother makes him wear a frilly pink dress to school. How on earth is he going to survive a whole day like this? Everything just seems to be different for girls…

This book features on the Year 5 105 book list, which you can see here

Please email Miss Flower, School 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 Emma and Ayaan who have received their Bronze Certificates for reading 5 books from their trackers.

Well done to Alexandra, Bella, Aniah-Mai and Ayaan who have received their Silver Certificates for reading 10 books.

Well done to Leighton who has earned his Gold Certificate for reading all 15 books! 

Well done to all!

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.

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 - 04/05/26

     

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, our lunchtime Library Club children enjoyed some pirate-themed activities.

Book of the Week

The Book of the Week last week was The Ghost of Grania O'Malley by Michael Morpurgo. Everyone knows the Big Hill is full of gold, and now the islanders are intent on cutting the top off it and making themselves rich. Jessie and Jack are determined to save the Big Hill but what can they do? A plan is needed, and fast. Could the ghost of Grania O'Malley, the pirate queen, be the answer?

Chatterbooks sessions

Last week, library Chatterbooks groups continued enjoying Supertato! Everyone had great fun colouring in superhero vegetables!

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.

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. 

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

The Story Scrapbook continues its journey around the school!

       

The Story Scrapbook continues its journey around the school!

Each week, a different class around the school is delivered the scrapbook by two of our Spinebreakers. The class's task is to fill a double-page spread with work based on a book of their choice - this could be their end-of-day story or a class favourite. Classes can fill their pages with drawings, paintings, writing, collages - they just need to be creative and use their imaginations!

Last week, the Story Scrapbook had its next delivery, to Rowan class in Year 2. The class chose the classic Roald Dahl book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, as their theme and produced some wonderful pages!

Emir and Violet, Rowan class's Spinebreakers, then returned the Story Scrapbook to the library for some photos, before delivering it to Larch class in Year 5 for their turn. We look forward to seeing what they will do!