LGBT+ History Month 2021 is drawing to a close, but our engagement with queer history, media, literature, and creators is always ongoing. LGBTQIA+ History is part of our wider history, and is relevant and important for everyone, regardless of whether or not you consider yourself part of the LGBTQIA+ community. As a library we may be a little biased, but we think that a great … [Read more...]
Pombomb Day 2021
Since 2019, SGS College LRCs have been involved with the mental health awareness campaign, Holly's Pombombs. Holly's Pombombs was set up by the family of Holly Cowlam after she sadly took her own life in 2018. Holly's Pombombs uses the making and displaying of yarn pompoms to promote the Time To Talk campaign. Time To Talk focuses on raising awareness of mental health issues … [Read more...]
Middle Grade Books That Adults Love!
Who says middle grade books are just for children? SGS LRC certainly doesn't! Take a look at our Middle Grade highlights -- and come borrow them for yourself! Middle Grade Books That Adults Love! Malamander, Thomas TaylorWhen Life Gives You Mangoes, Kereen GettenThe School For Good and Evil, Soman ChainaniThe Mighty Heart of Sunny St. James, Ashley Herring BlakeNevermoor: The … [Read more...]
New Christmas Books and DVDs at WISE LRC!
There's still time to borrow book or film from WISE LRC to enjoy during the Christmas holidays! We have lots of Christmas resources to get you into the festive spirit, including: A Christmas Killer by Alex Pine - Book DI James Walker is ready for a quiet family Christmas in the sleepy village of Kirkby Abbey. But when he opens an early Christmas present left on his doorstep, he … [Read more...]
SGS LRC Bookflix! December 2020
December is upon us; the final month of what might be called, politely, an interesting year. From wildfires to worldwide protests, murder hornets to the Supernatural finale, and, in case anyone missed it - perhaps those who have been in hibernation since last Christmas? - The Pandemic, 2020 has been a trying one for all of us. I would say "Well Done!" to you all for getting … [Read more...]
