Welcome to the Eastbank Academy Library! Your librarian is Miss Neumannova
and the library is open Wednesday-Friday.
What books can you find in the library?
Shelf-help – We all struggle with mental health sometimes and it is important to seek help. These books will help you tackle and understand issues such as anxiety, depression, self harm, eating disorders, exam stress and more.
Comics & manga – DC (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman) and Marvel comics (Star Wars, Moon Girl, Spider-Man, Avengers) but also comics like Adventure Time, Doctor Who or Riverdale. Manga section is small but we are working on getting as many manga books as we can! Look for Maximum Ride, Monster Hunter, Natsume’s Book of Friends and more.
Junior Fiction – Want to read Roald Dahl, Jacqueline Wilson, Jeff Kinney, Tom Palmer, Lemony Snicket and others? Have a look in our Junior section.
Teenage Fiction – For readers between 12 and 18 years of age.
Romance – Enjoyed the movies The Fault in Our Stars, Paper Towns or the TV Show Pretty Little Liars? You will love these books!
Adventure & Crime – Books for all adventurers and detectives out there.
Fantasy & Horror – Do you like vampires, zombies, dragons, demons, ghosts, wizards or witches? Browse our Fantasy & Horror collection!
Non Fiction – Want to learn about the world or want to learn a new skill? Look here. Topics include: Geography, history, animals, space, science, human body, crafts, drawing & painting, music, cooking & baking, sports, fashion, make-up, cars, poetry, biographies, equal rights and many more!
Senior Fiction – This is where you can find classics such as Little Women, The Handmaid’s Tale, Animal Farm or graphic novels Maus and Persepolis. And many more!
Career Guides – Thinking of what’s next for you? Have a look in our helpful section of career guides.
Reference – Dictionaries, bibliographies and atlases. For studying in the library only.
LGBT+ 🌈 Anything related to sexual orientation or gender! You don’t need to identify as LGBT+ person to check these out. These books are for everyone!
Quick Reads – Don’t read often or struggle to do so? Or just looking for something short? No worries, these books are for you!
DISPLAYS
There are many new literature-related displays both in the library and in the English corridor where you can find inspiration for what to read next.
New books display changes every month so don’t forget to check it out anytime you come to the library!
KEEPING UP
I tweet often → @EastbankLibrary ← (follow me!) to inform you about new books in the library, writing competitions, opportunities and much more. I also post interesting articles about literature, education, empowerment, mental health and equality.
CONTACT
Do you need help with finding a perfect book for you? Can’t access free online resources? Is there a book you long to read but it isn’t in the library? I got you. Just email me at gw20neumannovadana@glow.ea.glasgow.sch.uk!
