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Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · 7d

200 books in an alcove under a stairwell do not a Library make.
School librarians equip children with the literacy skills to learn, relax & find information we need for fulfilled lives & to be informed citizens.
Every child deserves a Great School Library.
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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · 8d

Our most popular book this week has been this little beauty and we are able to have lots of wonderful copies thanks to the super folks at @readforgood.bsky.social who donated copies to our library! Thank you from this librarian and our happy readers.

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · 8d

What have you been doing for #DyslexiaAwarenessWeekScotland? We have posters in the library explaining dyslexia for those who are unsure and we bought some great new Dyslexia Friendly titles for our pupils. #Booksareforeveryone #therighbookfortherightpupil #schoollibraries

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · 8d

Just finished this incredible book. I knew a little bit about Josephine Baker but Dance of Resistance does an incredible job of packing in the life story of a woman we can only wonder at. Catherine Johnson does it again! @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @catwrote.bsky.social

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 9d

Choose your preferred bundle – for either ages 7-9+ or 11-13+ – and enter via the link in Barrington Stoke's bio to be in with a chance of winning. Closing date 16/10/2025. (2/2)

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 23d

Telling inspirational stories of real-life changemakers in an accessible, narrative style, these short books are a brilliant resource for classes studying Black History.

Enter at ➡️ bit.ly/4n5X7fg

*UK schools only. Competition ends 23.59 on 1st October 2025. T & Cs apply.

WIN a Black History Month book bundle!

We're offering schools the chance to win a bundle of Catherine Johnson's narrative non-fiction ahead of Black History Month in October. Simply use one of the entry methods below to enter. Winner will ...

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · 17d

Inspired by Kathleen Jamie and her collective poetry where she outsources lines to make new works. Pupils and staff have been asked for their favourite first lines of books - we will be using these on #NationalPoetryday- inspired by this year's theme of PLAY!

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · 22d

Calling all pupils - we need your help for #GreenLibrariesWeek for a spiky green project. See Mrs Baird for more...

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Sep 9

Sorry to say the library will be closed tomorrow but super excited to say I will be off to #BetterWorldBooks for a #GreenLibraries event with @cilipscotland.bsky.social I can't wait to hear about all the green projects & we get a tour of all the delicious books they have. Sounds like a perfect day.

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thank you so much to the lovely people @hachettechildrens.bsky.social for our fantastic book club books. Pupils were so excited to get started and even happier when we said they could keep them.

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Sep 8

Great fun lesson with S2 today talking about judging books by their covers and what works and what doesn't. We were wondering about this one.
(maybe turn round?) What is your favourite/ least favourite cover and why?

St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Sep 6

It’s #ReadABookDay or as I call it everyday!

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Sep 6

Making biscuits from our books at BooksNBiscuits books club

St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Sep 5

OOohhhhhhhhhh

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Young Scot @youngscot.bsky.social · Aug 21

Two in three young people in Scotland have felt unsafe.

That’s why Young Scot + @policescotland.bsky.social have launched a digital safety hub - to promote safety, reduce harm and build trust in the police.

💡 Giving young people clear info, right where they need it.

👉 https://young.scot/safety

Young Scot Safety

Welcome to the Young Scot Safety homepage. Here you'll find answers to plenty of common questions young people have around interacting and contacting the police.

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Aug 21

BEHOLD my Wimpy collection from around the world - I still need more - where should I venture next?

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Aug 21

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Sweden's New Law Requires Staffed School Libraries This Autumn | Sweden Herald

When the autumn term gets underway, Sweden's pupils will have access to staffed school libraries

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Aug 13

The library was so busy today with lots of very excited S1 pupils with many of them already borrowing books to take home. It was wonderful to see. Please remember the library is closed till next Thurs ( I am of to my other school) . #schoollibraries #greatreadsmakegreatminds

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our new S1 pupils were loving our international Wimpy Kids. Can you name the 6 different languages? I would love some more from around the world - I wonder where next?
@jeffkinney.bsky.social #WimpyKid #library #schoollibrary

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Aug 13

Why does Loki buy cough drops?
He doesn’t want to get a Thor throat

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Aug 12

Pupils are back tomorrow for the new term - so that means more bookish fun and games in the library. But get in quick as we are only open for one day this week - so lets make Wednesday wonderful!

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Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · Aug 9

"Here @cilip.bsky.social, we believe in the power of books, stories and information to open minds, spark curiosity, and shape a better future." If you're a #Librarian in need of a lift take 3 mins to watch @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Aug 11

Huge thanks to the lovely bookseller from @waterstonesargyle.bsky.social last week - who helped me out when I bought this massive haul from their end of season sale- including what might be my favourite pop up book ever. #libraryhaul #greatbooks

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Jul 31

And weeeeeeeeerrrrrreeeeee gonna be back for another year, starting on August the 25th. First meeting will address the most important question of the era... If your book was a biscuit , what type would it be? #BooksNBiscuits #bookclubs #Blueskybooks

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St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social · Jul 31

Why did I not know there was a book about Robot Librarians? Where do I get one -do they shelve? Can they put stickers on books? Can they make tea? So many questions!

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