Herefordshire Libraries Schools Library Service

30/07/2024

The summer holidays are here and we are busy packing up projects ready for next term! We've plenty of books in stock and our great artefact sets too!
If you haven't submitted your requests yet it's not too late, and don't forget you can still borrow from the Schools Library Service even if your school doesn't subscribe!

Full details and request forms here - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/libraries-1/schools-library-service/1

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02/01/2024

Happy New Year to all our followers! We are busy packing projects ready to deliver in the first week of term, but if you've not submitted your requests yet, don't panic! You can submit your forms here -

https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/libraries-1/schools-library-service/1

Don't forget to request some of our fabulous artefact sets too! And if your school doesn't subscribe to the service, you can still request on a pay-as-you-go basis!

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22/03/2023

Do you know a budding young poet aged 11-18? Would they like the chance to perform at Ledbury Poetry Festival? The recently launched 'Earthwords' Young Poets competition gives winners the incredible opportunity to perform their poems at the festival in an event hosted by Waterstone's Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho!

We are holding FREE Easter poetry writing workshops at Hereford, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury Libraries that will enhance writing skills and support entry to the competition. Workshops will be run by leading poets Jean Atkin and Jonny Fluffypunk and are suitable for 11-18 year olds. Booking essential.
Further details and bookings through our Eventbrite page here https://orlo.uk/eQkDW

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04/01/2023

As the schools return this week, just a reminder that it's not too late to put in any project or artefact requests. We'll be out delivering over the next couple of weeks so place your order as soon as you can and we'll do our best!

Schools that don't subscribe can still request on a pay-as-you-go basis. Full details and order forms here - https://www.herefordshire.gov.uk/libraries-1/schools-library-service/1

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21/10/2022

Well the first half of term soon went by! Don't forget you can still request projects and artefact sets for after the holiday and also your spring requests too. And if your school doesn't subscribe to the service you can still borrow from us on a pay-as-you-go basis. Full details and request forms here - herefordshire.gov.uk/sls

Wishing you all a lovely half-term break!

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05/09/2022

We'll be out delivering new project sets and collecting any old ones this week and next but if you've forgotten to put your requests in it's not too late! Simply fill in the form and we'll put them together for you as quickly as we can. And don't forget you can still request projects even if your school doesn't subscribe!

Full details and project request form here herefordshire.gov.uk/sls

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05/08/2022

The Summer holidays are in full swing and we're busy making up project sets ready for next term. If you've not ordered yours yet, it's not too late! Simply complete the online form to request books and artefacts for delivery in September. You can still order on a pay-as-you-go basis even if your school doesn't subscribe.

Full details and request form here - herefordshire.gov.uk/sls

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19/07/2022

There are some great events happening at our Herefordshire Libraries over the summer in conjunction with the annual Summer Reading Challenge - a great way to keep children reading over the holidays!

We've got some great FREE events lined up over the summer! Join Fizz Pop Science as part of the Gadgeteers Summer Reading Challenge. Be wowed by some live funky physics and cool chemistry, and have a go at making circuits and robots.

You'll also get a great science gadget of your own to take home!

Events will take place in Hereford, Leominster, Ledbury, Ross and Bromyard libraries - full details and tickets at hfdslibraries.eventbrite.co.uk

Tickets are FREE but booking is essential

And don't forget to pick up your Gadgeteers challenge pack on your next visit to the library too!

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17/06/2022

Did your school hold any Jubilee events? It would be wonderful to see them and include them in this fantastic archive!

Let us see your Jubilee Help us capture Herefordshire celebrating the Queen's Jubilee for posterity. Our libraries team need pics of your best bunting & perfect parties to archive so we can all be part of this historic occasion Upload yours here: https://orlo.uk/UvO6u…

07/06/2022

Has your school been celebrating the Jubilee? We’d love to include your photos in our online archive 👑

Thanks to everyone who has already sent in photos from the street parties & other events for the Queen’s Jubilee
If you've not uploaded yours yet, there's still time to be part of History in the Herefordshire archives, find out more about the project:
https://orlo.uk/oIkeZ

30/05/2022

Our 10am session at Hereford Library has sold out but there are still some places left for 11:30 and at Ross-on-Wye Library - don’t miss out! 🇬🇧 👑

We still have a few places left for our fabulous FREE Jubilee Storytime tomorrow - let's raise the roof for the jubilee! We shall make a noise and get the ribbons out, enjoy a tale or two and our favourite songs with Sal Tonge Storyteller!

Hereford Library
Monday 30 May 10am & 11.30am

Ross-on-Wye Library
Monday 30 May 2pm

Book your tickets hfdslibraries.eventbrite.co.uk
Suitable for ages 4+

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25/05/2022

How would you spend a day with the Queen if she came to visit? What exciting places in Herefordshire would you take her to see?

Tell us in no more than 400 words and the winning entries will receive a prize. Make sure to include your name, age and contact details.

Hand your entry in at any Herefordshire Library or email [email protected] by Saturday 11 June

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