Learning Resource Service Falkirk
@lrsfalkirk.bsky.social
We provide books/resources to support the curriculum, information literacy and reading for pleasure to all settings in Falkirk Council.
Libraries/Literacy/Reading for Pleasure/Inclusion
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/fa/LearningResourceService/
Libraries/Literacy/Reading for Pleasure/Inclusion
https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/fa/LearningResourceService/
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We are open for browsing 9-5 Tues, Wed, Thurs but please get in touch first as we are often out working in schools.
Pre-ordered resources can be collected Mon-Fri.
Pre-ordered resources can be collected Mon-Fri.
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This week three of our S4 girls visited Bainsford Nursery class to read books to some of the young pupils there. This is valuable work experience for these pupils who hope to pursue a career in child care. #weareFHS @falkirkhighschool.bsky.social @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:13 AM
This week three of our S4 girls visited Bainsford Nursery class to read books to some of the young pupils there. This is valuable work experience for these pupils who hope to pursue a career in child care. #weareFHS @falkirkhighschool.bsky.social @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social
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This week our Reading Rock Star is Evie, S1. Well done Evie for reading ten books! #weareFHS @falkirkhighschool.bsky.social @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
This week our Reading Rock Star is Evie, S1. Well done Evie for reading ten books! #weareFHS @falkirkhighschool.bsky.social @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social
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Falkirk Libraries' writing challenge for everyone ends this weekend!
✏️Submit a story or poem of up to 500 words
💥Or a comic/graphic novel of up to 4 sides of A4
Hand in your entries to a library by Saturday or email WritingRammy@falkirk.gov.uk by midnight Sunday.
youtube.com/shorts/BO0bi...
✏️Submit a story or poem of up to 500 words
💥Or a comic/graphic novel of up to 4 sides of A4
Hand in your entries to a library by Saturday or email WritingRammy@falkirk.gov.uk by midnight Sunday.
youtube.com/shorts/BO0bi...
Writing Rammy ends Sunday 12th October
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October 7, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Falkirk Libraries' writing challenge for everyone ends this weekend!
✏️Submit a story or poem of up to 500 words
💥Or a comic/graphic novel of up to 4 sides of A4
Hand in your entries to a library by Saturday or email WritingRammy@falkirk.gov.uk by midnight Sunday.
youtube.com/shorts/BO0bi...
✏️Submit a story or poem of up to 500 words
💥Or a comic/graphic novel of up to 4 sides of A4
Hand in your entries to a library by Saturday or email WritingRammy@falkirk.gov.uk by midnight Sunday.
youtube.com/shorts/BO0bi...
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We really enjoyed exploring the books & costumes in our Scottish Superheroes topic box from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social #antoIDL #antoliteracy 👫📚🏴🛡️🪓👫
September 27, 2025 at 7:39 AM
We really enjoyed exploring the books & costumes in our Scottish Superheroes topic box from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social #antoIDL #antoliteracy 👫📚🏴🛡️🪓👫
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2 weeks ago primary 1 put in a request for their favourite books and then today Maggie from Library Services came to visit us with a special delivery!
September 24, 2025 at 3:46 PM
2 weeks ago primary 1 put in a request for their favourite books and then today Maggie from Library Services came to visit us with a special delivery!
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Thanks to @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social for their support to improve our P7 class libraries this week. We are looking forward to working with you on our new school library project. 📘📚#wpschallenge #wpscuriosity
September 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Thanks to @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social for their support to improve our P7 class libraries this week. We are looking forward to working with you on our new school library project. 📘📚#wpschallenge #wpscuriosity
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A huge thank you to Yvonne Manning @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social for inspiring us to share a love of reading for enjoyment in our classrooms and for sharing the positive impact that this can have on our learners. 📚📖🫶🏼
September 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM
A huge thank you to Yvonne Manning @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social for inspiring us to share a love of reading for enjoyment in our classrooms and for sharing the positive impact that this can have on our learners. 📚📖🫶🏼
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I'm part of the fabulous Teacher Book Group organised by @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social and here are our recommendations from the books we read last year!
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#ReadingSchool
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#ReadingSchool
September 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I'm part of the fabulous Teacher Book Group organised by @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social and here are our recommendations from the books we read last year!
www.thinglink.com/scene/198930...
#ReadingSchool
www.thinglink.com/scene/198930...
#ReadingSchool
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Scholastic are offering live read and draw along events with children's authors. Three of these would be suitable for children in the ELC if anyone is wanting to try them 😊. Please see links below.
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September 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Scholastic are offering live read and draw along events with children's authors. Three of these would be suitable for children in the ELC if anyone is wanting to try them 😊. Please see links below.
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C was keen to try some of the Viking resources from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social #thestjoesstory
September 2, 2025 at 6:58 PM
C was keen to try some of the Viking resources from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social #thestjoesstory
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A box of books arrived from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social and it contained a huge variety of fiction and non fiction, with something that appealed to everyone! We have selected a book which we can bring home for reading for pleasure.
Can you tell your adult about the book you selected? 📚
Can you tell your adult about the book you selected? 📚
September 1, 2025 at 7:57 PM
A box of books arrived from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social and it contained a huge variety of fiction and non fiction, with something that appealed to everyone! We have selected a book which we can bring home for reading for pleasure.
Can you tell your adult about the book you selected? 📚
Can you tell your adult about the book you selected? 📚
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This morning we introduced our Lending Library. We have kindly been sent a variety of books from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social ranging from picture books to novels. Every Friday we will now exchange our book for a new one and will have the opportunity to recommend to our friends. 📚#LaurReads
August 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM
This morning we introduced our Lending Library. We have kindly been sent a variety of books from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social ranging from picture books to novels. Every Friday we will now exchange our book for a new one and will have the opportunity to recommend to our friends. 📚#LaurReads
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I loved being part of this Boog Group a few years ago! I really encourage everyone to join! 📚
The amazing Falkirk Teacher Book Group starts again next week. Do you want to extend your knowledge of current children's books, inspire your pupils to become readers and be part of a fantastic community of reading teachers? Sign-up now via CPD Manager or email LRS for more info.
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August 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
I loved being part of this Boog Group a few years ago! I really encourage everyone to join! 📚
The amazing Falkirk Teacher Book Group starts again next week. Do you want to extend your knowledge of current children's books, inspire your pupils to become readers and be part of a fantastic community of reading teachers? Sign-up now via CPD Manager or email LRS for more info.
shredder from teenage mutant ninja turtles says don 't deny your destiny join me
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August 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The amazing Falkirk Teacher Book Group starts again next week. Do you want to extend your knowledge of current children's books, inspire your pupils to become readers and be part of a fantastic community of reading teachers? Sign-up now via CPD Manager or email LRS for more info.
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For anyone who is interested in sensory stories. Here is some free CLPL www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/vi&m... @fceyteam.bsky.social
Turning Picture Books into Sensory Stories
For everyone who is involved in the education of deaf children, deafblind children and visually impaired children and young people, the young people themselves and their families.
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August 21, 2025 at 7:28 AM
For anyone who is interested in sensory stories. Here is some free CLPL www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/vi&m... @fceyteam.bsky.social
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Welcome back to school everyone. We here for all your bookish (and other resource) needs.
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August 13, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Welcome back to school everyone. We here for all your bookish (and other resource) needs.
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📚 “One kid at a time, one school at a time” – books that explore male friendship are sparking change, tackling the rise of toxic influences like the "manosphere"
Celebrate the #Carnegies2025 winners, and how they offer boys richer, more emotional stories
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Celebrate the #Carnegies2025 winners, and how they offer boys richer, more emotional stories
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
June 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM
📚 “One kid at a time, one school at a time” – books that explore male friendship are sparking change, tackling the rise of toxic influences like the "manosphere"
Celebrate the #Carnegies2025 winners, and how they offer boys richer, more emotional stories
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Celebrate the #Carnegies2025 winners, and how they offer boys richer, more emotional stories
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Returns time!
June 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Returns time!
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And the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing goes to Glasgow Boys! Congratulations to @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social and @faberchildrens.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social! #Carnegies2025
June 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
And the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing goes to Glasgow Boys! Congratulations to @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social and @faberchildrens.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social! #Carnegies2025
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We're so excited for our #LibrariesAreForEveryone festival on Saturday 21st June at #FalkirkLibrary. We really hope you'll join us! Our free, drop-in day of activities for all ages is open to EVERYONE!
www.falkirkleisureandculture.org/whats-on/lib...
www.falkirkleisureandculture.org/whats-on/lib...
June 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
We're so excited for our #LibrariesAreForEveryone festival on Saturday 21st June at #FalkirkLibrary. We really hope you'll join us! Our free, drop-in day of activities for all ages is open to EVERYONE!
www.falkirkleisureandculture.org/whats-on/lib...
www.falkirkleisureandculture.org/whats-on/lib...
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A big thank you to Yvonne from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social for visiting us and reading us such exciting stories! #Whitecrossreads
June 11, 2025 at 6:39 PM
A big thank you to Yvonne from @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social for visiting us and reading us such exciting stories! #Whitecrossreads
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Thank you again for these brilliant books! What a wonderful job library services do 😊📚
June 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thank you again for these brilliant books! What a wonderful job library services do 😊📚
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You are most welcome We are so lucky to have Maggie 🌟and Yvonne🌟 @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social 📚📚
#thestjoesstory
#thestjoesstory
Thank you again for these brilliant books! What a wonderful job library services do 😊📚
June 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM
You are most welcome We are so lucky to have Maggie 🌟and Yvonne🌟 @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social 📚📚
#thestjoesstory
#thestjoesstory
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The Midnight Fair is becoming a firm library favourite! We love this wordless picture book because we can make up our own words! @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social
June 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The Midnight Fair is becoming a firm library favourite! We love this wordless picture book because we can make up our own words! @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social