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Welcome to the Learning Resource Centre

On joining Cove School pupils automatically become a member of the School Library.

Pupils are issued with a library card which has their own individual ‘PIN’ number on.

Pupils may borrow up to 3 books at a time for a period of 3 weeks; loans may be renewed if necessary.

The library currently holds a catalogue of over 7000 resources including; fiction, non-fiction, large print books, quick-reads, graphic novels and Reference books.

Newspapers and popular interest magazines are available to read within the library.


Rolling Banner Love the LibraryLibrary


A book is a dream that you hold in your hand.

Neil Gaiman


Self-Issue: This allows pupils to use the library and library resources independently. Using their library card, students are able to check their library accounts and scan books out on loan.

Search Star: This allows pupils to search the library catalogue. Using their individual PIN they may reserve and review any of our book titles.

Ebooks: Available to all staff and students, accessed via Quick-links on the Cove School website.

Pupil Librarians: Pupils are able to volunteer for break and lunchtime library duties and can work to become a pupil librarian on completing a short library induction course.

Post 16 Option Information: A wide selection of college prospectuses, Post 16 Option and Further Education information is available for students to collect from the library.

Home Study Club: A dedicated Home Study Club, which is open to all year groups and is fully staffed, is held in the LRC after school; Monday-Thursday 3.05pm-4pm.

The LRC has a computer room within the library. Computers may be used by pupils during break and lunchtime and also as part of the Home Study Club.


Events and Activities

The School Library holds a series of exciting events throughout the school year.

Scholastic Book Fair: In December we host our annual Book Fair which is held during lunchtimes and open to all pupils.

World Book Day: In March we celebrate WBD with activities and events held in the LRC, library and around the school.

The Hampshire Book Award: This is a local event run by Hampshire School Library Services which we take part in every year, the HBA will be open to year 8 pupils in the Spring term 2018.

Author Visits: In March 2018 Nicky Singer, popular children's author of; Feather Boy, Island, The Flask, Knight Crew, Gem X, The Innocent's Story and Doll will be visiting Cove School. Nicky will give a series of presentations to year 7, 8 and 9 and hold creative writing workshops with students in years 10 and 11. We are very excited be able to welcome Nicky to our school for this fantastic event. Please visit Nicky's website for more information about her and her work: www.nickysinger.com.

The School Library is a well-used and popular area of the school. Pupils are encouraged to use the library and its resources throughtout the school day. 

We aim to promote reading for pleasure by offering a friendly, helpful learning environment to all pupils.

Librarian: Mrs J. Powell

Pupil Librarian: Ellie Williams 10A1, Charlotte Elliott-Collier 10A2, Jessica Saunders 9C1, Yudian Rana 9W2, Storme Dunford 9A1, Derek Ellis 7C1 and Merissa Saunders 7A1.

Home Study Co-ordinator: Mrs E. Jordan

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