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Cataloguing the library
This school was aware that they were not making the best use of their books simply because they did not know what they had or where it might be. The photo of the cupboard is a sight we see in most schools: books that have been put away, and no one has time to sort them out. This is a common problem in primary schools. Narnia Libraries is in the process of going through all their books and cataloguing them onto a software system. The books are also being labeled, so it is clea
Dec 14, 20251 min read


Joy of Reading
Narnia Libraries is looking forward to being at this event.
Dec 7, 20251 min read


National Year of Reading
See the offers Early Years https://youtu.be/x8YH4BXvD3Q?si=f9jAYJ2Afz3LseGm Primary https://youtu.be/Kw8XD6wz0co?si=aD0Z117ZtD9la0Fu Secondary https://youtu.be/VpLQQ00eBYA?si=c35hS7nEDWT1ypiQ It is going to be an exciting year. Narnia Libraries welcomes the Year of Reading.
Nov 20, 20251 min read


Non-Fiction November
Coming up after half term is Non-Fiction November. The National Literacy Trust says "providing pupils with the opportunity to read and explore non-fiction plays a vital role in helping them to learn about their world, as well as fostering reading for pleasure. It is therefore essential that pupils have access to a high-quality and engaging non-fiction collection." This year's theme is Past Puzzles and Timeless Treasures. See the National Literacy Trust website for resources..
Oct 21, 20251 min read


September Primary News
Read on for Narnia Points towards free books National Year of Reading 2026 Roald Dahl Day National Poetry Day World Book Day - pre order...
Sep 1, 20251 min read


Library sort out in Lewisham
The final library reorganisation of the academic year 2025 took place at a large primary school in Lewisham. This school has a great...
Jul 23, 20251 min read


July Primary News
Read July's monthly newsletter with new books and updates. https://www.narnialibraries.co.uk/so/efPUmd670?languageTag=en
Jul 18, 20251 min read


National Literacy Secondary Conference
Narnia Libraries is excited to be at the National Library Secondary School Conference. There is a table of books especially those aimed...
Jul 7, 20251 min read
Operation Narnia in a small school
This small village school in Leicestershire originally approached us for help in getting some book banded books for their children. After...
Jun 25, 20251 min read


June Primary News
See the June newsletter for details of new books, and events coming up. https://www.narnialibraries.co.uk/so/57PSXe4m2?languageTag=en
Jun 6, 20251 min read


School Library Association Conference
Loving being at the School Library Conference https://www.sla.org.uk/Public/Event_Display.aspx?EventKey=WC25
Jun 6, 20251 min read


Library and Reading book organisation
This school in the East Midlands reached out to Narnia Libraries for assistance. The newly appointed head had identified the library and...
May 26, 20251 min read


Summer Term 1 Secondary News
News for Secondary Schools https://www.narnialibraries.co.uk/so/95PQ79Yor?languageTag=en
May 1, 20251 min read


May Primary News
Read the newsletter https://www.narnialibraries.co.uk/so/bdPPxu_K6?languageTag=en
May 1, 20251 min read


Books on the shelf
This has been a longer than usual project as the previous library needed the books weeding and labelling, the school has bought new...
Apr 24, 20251 min read


April Primary News
April news for primary schools
Apr 1, 20251 min read
Getting the library ready
This week's task was a bit different. It was the usual sorting through the library books and putting them on the computer system and...
Mar 21, 20251 min read


Northamptonshire Inclusion Conference
I had a great day meeting teachers from Northants who came to look at the selection of books on the theme of inclusion.
Mar 12, 20251 min read


March news
The primary March newsletter is out! https://www.narnialibraries.co.uk/so/41PLCRRQi?languageTag=en See for new books, book banding, WBD,...
Mar 4, 20251 min read


Music Conference 2025
All ready at the Services for Education Music Conference 2025 in Birmingham today.
Feb 25, 20251 min read
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