Until the new budget comes in, this is the last of the new books available for loan in the Library. But, some cracking reads so pop in
for a look.
Mrs Vaughan is compiling a list of books for purchase so any ideas, please speak to her.
Blooming Good Reads!
It finally feels like spring is in the air so why not try one of these
“blooming good reads”? Mrs Vaughan likes a pun so all titles have something to do with flowers, gardens… you get the idea!
All books are different genres and available for loan. Grab one before they spring off the shelf!!
Winners galore!
Mrs Vaughan was blown away with the entries to the WBD competitions!
The winner of the match the pairs competition was Kaiden, with runners up Amy, Kaitlyn and Iona.
The mystery book went down a storm! One pupil in particular read 13 books!! Aimee was rewarded with a special prize which delighted her!
The winner was drawn at random from all the other entries – well done Carmen! With runners up Kara, Olivia, Megan, Aela and Rosie. Some pupils mentioned how they had discovered a book they normally wouldn’t read and enjoyed it. That’s the real win!
International Women’s Day
It is International Women’s Day on 8 March. so why not try one of the books on this week’s display to celebrate? There’s books about famous women who have had an impact on our world. Try one today!
New book stands!
Mrs Vaughan is delighted with the new book stands which display the weekly displays and new books much better. You can see the book covers and something may jump out at you as a must read!
Displays change weekly so remember to pop in and see what available. Recent displays have included LGBT+ and Here be dragons!
World Book Day Competitions
To celebrate World Book Day, why not enter the library competitions?
Firstly, there’s match the book character pairs – pick up an entry form from Mrs Vaughan. Prize to be won! Closing date 23 March.
Secondly, you will have heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its
cover!” so why not try a mystery book – no information on the wrapped up book so it’s a lucky dip!! Read at least 3 chapters, fill in the review card, and be in with a chance of winning a prize. Closing date 30 March.
Thirdly, see Mrs Vaughan about a book token to get a free World Book Day book from the local supermarkets or Waterstones.
Finally, see the World Book Day website for more competitions.
BBC Young Writers’ Competition
The BBC Young Writers Competition is now open to writers between the ages of 14-18 years.
Write and format your short story as per the following instructions:
- One entry per writer
- Written in English (with a Gaelic/Welsh version)
- A maximum of 1,000 words
- Original fiction on any topic
- Typed on a computer
- Any font, 12pt, black
- Double spaced
- No page numbers
- Include a front page which details the Title of Story and the Word Count
- Do not include your name anywhere on the story
- Save the story as an Adobe PDF, with the Title of Story in the file name
- Complete the Entry Form online including uploading your short story document.
Entries close at 9am (GMT), Monday 20th March 2023.
Find out more at the BBC website.
Writing Competition
The Scottish Book Trust competition to write a comic, play, story, poem, a spoken word piece, or make a video, in the Scots language is now open.
Entries should be minimum 50 words – maximum 2,500 words.
Or 10 minutes of video/audio
Open to all 11-18 year olds
Closing date – 21 June 2023
Prizes
First prize: £100 book token and option to be at The Scots Language Awards to receive an award at a ceremony
Second prize: £50 book token
Highly commended entries: £25 book token
More info at SBT website and also some inspiration and tips from the judging panel.
Dec the Doors!
Kilwinning Academy is running a Dec the Doors competition and Mrs Vaughan couldn’t resist entering!
The theme is “Books…. Not just for Christmas!” All the “decorations” on the tree and book covers of new books recently added to stock. See something you like the look of? Pop in and grab it for the Christmas holidays!
Volunteering opportunities
Doing Duke of Edinburgh?
Need a volunteering opportunity?
Speak to Mrs Vaughan about volunteering in the local library or school library
