KES Library
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This is the official feed of Tim Pigott-Smith Library, the school library of King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon (the former school of William Shakespeare)
We’ve had lots of fun building this year’s Christmas Book Tree! Check it out the next time you are in the library 😍
December 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We’ve had lots of fun building this year’s Christmas Book Tree! Check it out the next time you are in the library 😍
Yesterday our Year 7s met @devkothari.bsky.social for an inspiring author talk! Students listened to her speak about her experience, and explored their imaginations and started crafting their own mysteries in a creative writing workshop with her afterward. Lots of smiles and stories all around!
December 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Yesterday our Year 7s met @devkothari.bsky.social for an inspiring author talk! Students listened to her speak about her experience, and explored their imaginations and started crafting their own mysteries in a creative writing workshop with her afterward. Lots of smiles and stories all around!
Origami club has been quite active, look at the collection they’ve produced since they began! Get creative with the club on Monday lunchtimes at the library.
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Origami club has been quite active, look at the collection they’ve produced since they began! Get creative with the club on Monday lunchtimes at the library.
What better way to celebrate Sikh voices and stories than by reading books written by Sikh authors and discovering Sikh characters that go beyond tradition. Explore identity, courage, and mathematical secrets this 5th November 2025, on Guru Nanak's Birthday.
November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
What better way to celebrate Sikh voices and stories than by reading books written by Sikh authors and discovering Sikh characters that go beyond tradition. Explore identity, courage, and mathematical secrets this 5th November 2025, on Guru Nanak's Birthday.
Discover the power of reading to soothe, inspire, and uplift. Whether it's fiction, poetry, or memoirs—books can be a quiet companion and a source of strength. We celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, the perfect time to explore books for the mind. 💚📚
October 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Discover the power of reading to soothe, inspire, and uplift. Whether it's fiction, poetry, or memoirs—books can be a quiet companion and a source of strength. We celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, the perfect time to explore books for the mind. 💚📚
Celebrate #blackhistorymonth! Explore powerful stories, and inspiring voices, from biographies to fiction titles, we have a lot of things on offer for readers of all ages. Borrow a book, spark a conversation, and be part of the celebration. 🖤
October 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Celebrate #blackhistorymonth! Explore powerful stories, and inspiring voices, from biographies to fiction titles, we have a lot of things on offer for readers of all ages. Borrow a book, spark a conversation, and be part of the celebration. 🖤
It’s #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek! Our library is proud to offer a diverse selection of dyslexia-friendly books—designed to make reading more accessible for our dyslexic students in school.
Come check out these titles and more!
Come check out these titles and more!
October 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It’s #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek! Our library is proud to offer a diverse selection of dyslexia-friendly books—designed to make reading more accessible for our dyslexic students in school.
Come check out these titles and more!
Come check out these titles and more!
Happy National Poetry Day! Thank you to those read and shared their poetry in the library! #nationalpoetryday
October 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Happy National Poetry Day! Thank you to those read and shared their poetry in the library! #nationalpoetryday
Book clubs are now up and running. A new chapter begins—come join our community of readers!
Monday lunchtimes - Year 7 Book Club
Tuesday lunchtimes - Year 8 Book Club
Wednesday lunchtimes - Year 9-10 Book Club
Thursdays lunchtimes - Sixth Form Book Club
Monday lunchtimes - Year 7 Book Club
Tuesday lunchtimes - Year 8 Book Club
Wednesday lunchtimes - Year 9-10 Book Club
Thursdays lunchtimes - Sixth Form Book Club
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Book clubs are now up and running. A new chapter begins—come join our community of readers!
Monday lunchtimes - Year 7 Book Club
Tuesday lunchtimes - Year 8 Book Club
Wednesday lunchtimes - Year 9-10 Book Club
Thursdays lunchtimes - Sixth Form Book Club
Monday lunchtimes - Year 7 Book Club
Tuesday lunchtimes - Year 8 Book Club
Wednesday lunchtimes - Year 9-10 Book Club
Thursdays lunchtimes - Sixth Form Book Club
Celebrate European Day of Languages!
Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of languages and cultures across Europe. Discover new words in our foreign languages collection, try out some tongue twisters, and learn how language connects us all. Visit the library this Friday for more.
Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of languages and cultures across Europe. Discover new words in our foreign languages collection, try out some tongue twisters, and learn how language connects us all. Visit the library this Friday for more.
September 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Celebrate European Day of Languages!
Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of languages and cultures across Europe. Discover new words in our foreign languages collection, try out some tongue twisters, and learn how language connects us all. Visit the library this Friday for more.
Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of languages and cultures across Europe. Discover new words in our foreign languages collection, try out some tongue twisters, and learn how language connects us all. Visit the library this Friday for more.
We now have Origami Club and Scrabble Club in the library! Thank you to everyone who joined in. Join us on Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes for more creative crafts and wordplay. See you next week!
September 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We now have Origami Club and Scrabble Club in the library! Thank you to everyone who joined in. Join us on Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes for more creative crafts and wordplay. See you next week!
📚✨ Welcome Back K.E.S. Students! ✨📚
The school library is open! The shelves are stocked, and your favourite study spots are ready for action!
Let’s make this academic year one for the books. Literally.
See you at the library :) 👋📖
The school library is open! The shelves are stocked, and your favourite study spots are ready for action!
Let’s make this academic year one for the books. Literally.
See you at the library :) 👋📖
September 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
📚✨ Welcome Back K.E.S. Students! ✨📚
The school library is open! The shelves are stocked, and your favourite study spots are ready for action!
Let’s make this academic year one for the books. Literally.
See you at the library :) 👋📖
The school library is open! The shelves are stocked, and your favourite study spots are ready for action!
Let’s make this academic year one for the books. Literally.
See you at the library :) 👋📖
We've just had our library assistants gathering and I want to say a huge THANK YOU to an incredible team of library assistants! I'm so proud to work alongside such talented young people who go above and beyond every day. Here's to everything we've accomplished—and to the great things ahead!
July 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We've just had our library assistants gathering and I want to say a huge THANK YOU to an incredible team of library assistants! I'm so proud to work alongside such talented young people who go above and beyond every day. Here's to everything we've accomplished—and to the great things ahead!
I feel so blessed to have such an amazing team! Thank you guys for being such stars today and helping out during K.E.S. Open Morning. We’ve welcomed hundreds of guests today we hope everyone had as much fun as we did.
June 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I feel so blessed to have such an amazing team! Thank you guys for being such stars today and helping out during K.E.S. Open Morning. We’ve welcomed hundreds of guests today we hope everyone had as much fun as we did.
We’ve had an amazing response so far! Thank you to everyone who stopped by. Don’t wait, tomorrow is the last day to grab some literary treasures! #scholasticbookfair
June 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We’ve had an amazing response so far! Thank you to everyone who stopped by. Don’t wait, tomorrow is the last day to grab some literary treasures! #scholasticbookfair
The Book Sale has officially started! Browse and discover your next read—but only during break and lunchtime. Remember, only cashless payments and book vouchers are accepted. #scholasticbookfair
June 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The Book Sale has officially started! Browse and discover your next read—but only during break and lunchtime. Remember, only cashless payments and book vouchers are accepted. #scholasticbookfair
🔍 June is National Crime Reading Month! 🕵️♀️ Dive into gripping mysteries, chilling thrillers, and true crime tales all month long. Discover your next page-turner and celebrate the art of crime fiction! #CrimeReadingMonth
June 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🔍 June is National Crime Reading Month! 🕵️♀️ Dive into gripping mysteries, chilling thrillers, and true crime tales all month long. Discover your next page-turner and celebrate the art of crime fiction! #CrimeReadingMonth
🌈 Celebrate Pride Month! 📚
This June, we honour love, identity, and the power of stories that bring us together. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or simply enjoy a great read, these books are a perfect place to start. 💖
#PrideMonth #ReadWithPride
This June, we honour love, identity, and the power of stories that bring us together. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or simply enjoy a great read, these books are a perfect place to start. 💖
#PrideMonth #ReadWithPride
June 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🌈 Celebrate Pride Month! 📚
This June, we honour love, identity, and the power of stories that bring us together. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or simply enjoy a great read, these books are a perfect place to start. 💖
#PrideMonth #ReadWithPride
This June, we honour love, identity, and the power of stories that bring us together. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or simply enjoy a great read, these books are a perfect place to start. 💖
#PrideMonth #ReadWithPride
📚Get Ready for the Scholastic Book Fair! ✨
🗓️ When: 23 - 26 June 2025 during School hours
📍 Where: Tim Pigott-Smith Library
From magical tales to thrilling mysteries, there’s something for every young reader. Don’t miss out on the chance to build your home library! #ReadMoreBooks #ScholasticBookFair
🗓️ When: 23 - 26 June 2025 during School hours
📍 Where: Tim Pigott-Smith Library
From magical tales to thrilling mysteries, there’s something for every young reader. Don’t miss out on the chance to build your home library! #ReadMoreBooks #ScholasticBookFair
June 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
📚Get Ready for the Scholastic Book Fair! ✨
🗓️ When: 23 - 26 June 2025 during School hours
📍 Where: Tim Pigott-Smith Library
From magical tales to thrilling mysteries, there’s something for every young reader. Don’t miss out on the chance to build your home library! #ReadMoreBooks #ScholasticBookFair
🗓️ When: 23 - 26 June 2025 during School hours
📍 Where: Tim Pigott-Smith Library
From magical tales to thrilling mysteries, there’s something for every young reader. Don’t miss out on the chance to build your home library! #ReadMoreBooks #ScholasticBookFair
Every book you borrow from the library this week and next earns you a raffle ticket 🎟️ for a chance to win a £5 book voucher! 💷📖The voucher can be used at the #ScholasticBookFair running from 23rd to 26th June in the library! 🏫📚🔹 Max 1 ticket per person per day. Don’t miss out!
June 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Every book you borrow from the library this week and next earns you a raffle ticket 🎟️ for a chance to win a £5 book voucher! 💷📖The voucher can be used at the #ScholasticBookFair running from 23rd to 26th June in the library! 🏫📚🔹 Max 1 ticket per person per day. Don’t miss out!
We’re proud to share this stunning tree sculpture, crafted from recycled materials by our talented library assistant, Joel S (Y11) with a bit of help from others. It is on display beside the library counter.
Let’s keep turning pages and planting seeds of change! Happy World Environment Day! 🌍📚💚
Let’s keep turning pages and planting seeds of change! Happy World Environment Day! 🌍📚💚
June 5, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We’re proud to share this stunning tree sculpture, crafted from recycled materials by our talented library assistant, Joel S (Y11) with a bit of help from others. It is on display beside the library counter.
Let’s keep turning pages and planting seeds of change! Happy World Environment Day! 🌍📚💚
Let’s keep turning pages and planting seeds of change! Happy World Environment Day! 🌍📚💚
Book Mice Take Over the Library
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at lunch today!
Using old books and a bit of creativity, students transformed pages into charming little mice—each one unique and full of character.🧵✂️
Thank you to Isobel W, Kriti M, and Himali S for leading the activity!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at lunch today!
Using old books and a bit of creativity, students transformed pages into charming little mice—each one unique and full of character.🧵✂️
Thank you to Isobel W, Kriti M, and Himali S for leading the activity!
June 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Book Mice Take Over the Library
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at lunch today!
Using old books and a bit of creativity, students transformed pages into charming little mice—each one unique and full of character.🧵✂️
Thank you to Isobel W, Kriti M, and Himali S for leading the activity!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at lunch today!
Using old books and a bit of creativity, students transformed pages into charming little mice—each one unique and full of character.🧵✂️
Thank you to Isobel W, Kriti M, and Himali S for leading the activity!
Welcome back from the May Half-term! As we step into June, we’re excited to explore a variety of inspiring reading themes this month:
🌍 World Environment Day
🔍 National Crime Reading Month
🌈 Pride Month
Visit the library and check out our curated selection of books with these themes and more!
🌍 World Environment Day
🔍 National Crime Reading Month
🌈 Pride Month
Visit the library and check out our curated selection of books with these themes and more!
June 2, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Welcome back from the May Half-term! As we step into June, we’re excited to explore a variety of inspiring reading themes this month:
🌍 World Environment Day
🔍 National Crime Reading Month
🌈 Pride Month
Visit the library and check out our curated selection of books with these themes and more!
🌍 World Environment Day
🔍 National Crime Reading Month
🌈 Pride Month
Visit the library and check out our curated selection of books with these themes and more!
A huge Thank You to @charliehigson.bsky.social for an inspiring talk to our Year 8s about his life as a writer and the creative process behind writing the Young Bond and The Enemy series. We even had young fans of The Fast Show in attendance! Stay tuned for other exciting events.
May 12, 2025 at 8:30 AM
A huge Thank You to @charliehigson.bsky.social for an inspiring talk to our Year 8s about his life as a writer and the creative process behind writing the Young Bond and The Enemy series. We even had young fans of The Fast Show in attendance! Stay tuned for other exciting events.
Today we commemorate Victory in Europe Day. Let's honour this historic moment's 80th year anniversary by diving into some great books about the war and its lasting impact. In exploring the past, we get the chance to shape a brighter future! #VEDay #Historymatters #Readmorebooks
May 8, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today we commemorate Victory in Europe Day. Let's honour this historic moment's 80th year anniversary by diving into some great books about the war and its lasting impact. In exploring the past, we get the chance to shape a brighter future! #VEDay #Historymatters #Readmorebooks