by Sharon Marriott | Feb 2, 2022 | New books
We want to say a HUGE Thank You to Jackie Fisher for giving us copies of her poetry and story books for us to add to our library stock. Jackie’s first poem was created at the age of eight when she discovered her love of poetry. She came up with her book title at...
by Sharon Marriott | Jan 6, 2022 | Book Reviews, Uncategorized
Book Review – The Puppet Show by M.W.Craven Winner of the CWA Gold Dagger Award 2019 A serial killer is burning people alive in the Lake District’s prehistoric stone circles. He leaves no clues and the police are helpless. When his name is found carved...
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...
