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...]
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...]
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...]
SGS LRC Bookflix! November 2020
November is in full swing -- the penultimate month of the year! We might be approaching the end of 2020, but SGS College LRCs are far from approaching an end to the awesome resources we have for staff and students to use! Here is the selection of resources we want to highlight for November! For a full size and interactive version of this month’s Bookflix, click here:Bookflix … [Read more...]
Black History Month – SGS LRC Bookflix Special!
Every year, October is Black History Month. Black History Month was first celebrated in the U.K. in 1987, and in the U.S.A. in 1970 -- but it's precursor, Black History Week, has its origins all the way back in 1926! Black History Month is about highlighting and celebrating Black History! SGS LRCs have loads of books -- both fiction and non-fiction -- and DVDs about Black … [Read more...]
