Library

Mrs Spencer is our Learning Resources Manager (librarian), she is an avid reader and can be found in the library from 8.00 – 16.00 Mon-Thu and 8.00 – 15.30 on Fridays.

‘I have always loved reading and enjoy many genres but I think my all time favourite books are: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, Girl Online by Zoella, Nightworld by L J Smith and Harry Potter by J K Rowling.’

Miss Spencer volunteers part time in the library.

‘Reading is one of my pleasures, which is why I take the time to help out in the OAW LRC. I monitor our social media platforms on Twitter @OAWLRC and Instagram. Maybe you’ll catch the infamous Wintringham Whisperer amidst our shelves. My favourite books include Persuasion by Jane Austen and Moth and Spark by Anne Leonard.’

The library is situated on the ground floor next to the Dining Agora.

It is open before and after school and at lunchtime 13.35 - 13.55. You can read and change your books, complete your homework. There are also lots of book themed competitions in which you can participate.

You can borrow up to three books at a time. If you need to keep them for longer than two weeks, you can renew them during your reading lesson or when you have access to the library. Every book must be taken care of as you may get a fine or have to replace any lost books.

Click on the library tab and there is a link to access the library system. When you log on (email Mrs Spencer or your English teacher if you do not know your log on) you can search our custom-made book lists including LGBTQ+, Diversity and Inclusion, Science, Dystopian, Sports and many more themes/topics. You can also reserve books and check out the Top 10 most popular books for the week.

We will be looking for student librarians to help issue/put books away and to assist with displays and competitions.

Do you think you could help? Anyone can apply but you must be friendly, polite and reliable.

Please email Mrs Spencer Anne.Spencer@oasiswintringham.org if you are interested.

Check out the library Padlet by clicking on the tab, there you will find a link to Renaissance, popular authors, discover books to read or listen to, as well as book adaptations and virtual tours. There are also links to the Carnegie and World Book Day websites which also have great reviews, audio books and activities.

Check out these authors and books that are regularly in our Top 10

These books are available in your library, so why not grab a copy when you are next in there?

If you are a fan of Roald Dahl, click on the link and explore all his books. If you’d like to read one come and borrow a copy from the library.  https://www.roalddahl.com

If you love Horrid Henry or would like to find out more about the author, check out: https://www.francescasimon.com

Tom Gates is a popular series of books, funny with lots of illustrations. If you want to see what all the fuss is about why not investigate further: www.theworldoftomgates.com

Look at the Dork Diaries – do you fancy reading one? www.dorkdiariesbooks.com

The really popular Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, check them out and see what you think. www.wimpykid.com

Themed reading lists

Check out the library themed reading lists (log on by clicking on the Your Library Online tab).