by Sharon Marriott | Jun 23, 2021 | Book Reviews, Books, Family, Uncategorized, Youth
We are so lucky in our library to have received a donation of nearly 100 new books from The Reading Agency. This is an organisation whose aim is to get everybody reading their way to a better life. They believe that reading can tackle life’s big challenges, from...
by Paula | Feb 22, 2021 | blackfen community announcement, Books, Event, New books
Shy Skye Flies High Enjoy a live reading with Blackfen Community Library online of this brand new children’s book by author and illustrator Jo Blake. In this beautifully illustrated book we join Skye, a shy parrot who finds the courage to overcome her fears and...
by Abbie Chattaway | Feb 21, 2021 | Book Reviews
Book Review – Head Kid by David Baddiel Age Group – 7yrs+ Review: It is about a rebellious, mischievous boy called Ryan who plays pranks on people a lot. One day he is in the stern, new Headmaster’s office (as always) where there is this mysterious...
by Paula | Jan 28, 2021 | blackfen community announcement, Books, Event, New books
Check out our new book Alexander and the Curly Wurly Caterpillar by Christopher Quirk. It’s the story of a young boy who has some amazing adventures playing with his ball but gets into trouble along the way! Listen to the story Visit our YouTube channel to...
by Ellenor Jermyn | Dec 9, 2020 | Book Reviews
By Chris D., a Blackfen Community Library Volunteer. I borrowed this book from Blackfen Community Library in March just before it sadly had to temporarily close its doors. The author, Sarah, has written many successful books for teenagers including ‘Apple and Rain’,...
by Charlie Weston | Oct 8, 2020 | New books
Looking for a new book to read? This month we have lots of new books. Here are three titles, fiction and non-fiction. The River Murders – James Patterson and James O. Born The first is the latest release from James Patterson, The River Murders. When a local private...
