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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Where will YOU travel to this summer?! Come and borrow your summer adventures before the end of term. 📚 📖 🌍 #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading #HolidayReading #ReadingForFun #ReadingTakesYouPlaces

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Took myself somewhere new today, and walked the Carntogher Way (Slí an Chairn) in the Sperrins. A straightforward loop steeped in history, with the most beautiful views for miles - this is of the High Sperrins from the Emigrants’ Cairn near the summit of Carntogher Mountain.

A landscape photograph. A stone cairn sits to the right foreground of a grassy landscape strewn with white bog cotton flowers. This leads to a valley, from which a mountain range rises in the far distance. The sky is blue, but there is a covering of puffy white clouds.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

You are free to read one or all from the selection of three books as you wish! Here are the other books we considered reading, as well as some other books members of the group have read between meetings. #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraryLife #CampbellCollege #ParentsBookGroup

we also considered reading:

The Boy from the Sea - Garrett Carr
Flashlight - Susan Choi
Maurice and Maralyn - Sophie Elmhirst
The Sirens - Emilia Hart
The Homemade God - Rachel Joyce
Instructions for a Heatwave - Maggie O’Farrell
There are Rivers in the Sky - Elif Shafak
Redhead by the Side of the Road - Anne Tyler

we also talked about:

The Ministry of Time - Kaliane Bradley
The Rabbit Hutch - Tess Gunty
Broken Country - Clare Leslie Hall
Wild Dark Shore - Charlotte McConaghy
Frankie - Graham Norton

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Our parents’ book group recently met to discuss You are Here by David Nicholls & Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton. Popular choices, as both averaged high marks out of ten from the group! Our next meeting will be at the end of the summer term, with three books on the list for discussion.

PARENTS' BOOK CLUB
next meeting
JUNE 18TH
ALL WELCOME!
7:30 PM
Campbell College Library

books for discussion:

The Names - Florence Knapp
When the Cranes Fly South - Lisa Ridzén
The Wager - David Grann

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This beauty arrived today - listen to that clunk! And no excuse for not being able to read when your books are due back now… From Paperstone (UK) - very speedy delivery and excellent pricing & service. (Not an ad, just a very happy librarian!) #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraryLife

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

If mine’s anything to go by, plotting. A lot of plotting.😂

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Haha, I’m with you. Although I’m not sure I’m ready to know what my cat is saying all of the time…

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

This week, we're asking: Would you rather... Control the weather? Be able to talk to animals? Cast your vote all week in the library! #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraryLife #WouldYouRather #QuestionOfTheWeek

Two empty jars in front of a vase of flowers and a box of buttons. The jars are labelled ‘be able to control the weather’ and ‘have the ability to talk to animals’.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Ever wondered what goes on in the library when you're not here? Here's my day in just under a minute and half! See you tomorrow - good luck to Years 11-14 for your mocks. The library is open as a quiet study space - first come first served, and the usual rules apply.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Thanks particularly to my Year 14 helpers – I couldn’t have done it without you! *Note for next year, bring more cream! 3/3

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

They enjoyed a hot chocolate, with optional cream* and marshmallows, as well as a packet of biscuits and a Freddo, while they read. There was a really lovely buzzy, bookish atmosphere, and all agreed it was a super way to spend a wintery break as the term draws to a close. 2/3

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

“This is the best thing that’s ever happened in school!” - Finlay, Year 8. At breaktime, a group of pupils in Years 8-10 who have borrowed from, or used, the library regularly since September were invited to an event inspired by the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð. 1/3

A collage of four photographs showing pupils drinking hot chocolate, reading books, and enjoying social conversation.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

One of my favourites growing up - I still can’t eat Turkish Delight without thinking of the book! Reading it then, I couldn’t have imagined I’d have ended up working as the librarian in CS Lewis’s old school, and sharing his books with a whole new generation - strange how life works out!

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS Lewis (OC 1141), first published on this day 75 years ago. Pictured by the lamppost at Campbell College that local lore says inspired him.

A copy of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by CS Lewis is held up in front of a black metal lamppost with a white base. The lamppost sits at the end of a long driveway, at the end of which is a red brick Victorian building. Trees line the driveway, and their leaves are changing to autumnal colours.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Great new non-fiction titles available in the library now, and more on the way! Whatever your interests, we’ve got the book for you. #SchoollLibrary

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

The library has had a busy start to term, with over 1000 books issued! Year 8 have got off to a great start, borrowing 185 books in their first month at the school, while Price’s are the top house for borrowing so far. What will October bring?! #SchoolLibrary #LibraryStats

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

‘Smashing’ work from Year 8, who have completed our community jigsaw! No time to wait, they’ve decided to move on to the next - keep tuned to see which design they’ve decided to tackle this time. 🧩 #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraryLife #CommunityJigsaw #JigsawPuzzles

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

It deals sensitively with some tough themes - homelessness, poverty, bullying, illness, and addiction - but is an ultimately uplifting tale highlighting the importance of empathy and compassion. #SchoolLibrarian #LibrarianRecommended #MiniBookReview #ReadingForPleasure 2/2

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Every day is a good day to read, but today is #NationalReadABookDay! Here’s one of my current reads, ‘Norah’s Ark’ by Victoria Williamson - a lovely, thought-provoking story about two children from different backgrounds who bond over nature to form an unlikely friendship. 1/2

A photograph of a book and a cup of tea on a wooden table. The book is ‘Norah’s Ark’ by Victoria Williamson.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

New displays for a new school year. Take some life lessons from literature, and kick off the year by reading one of our great sports themed books. #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraryDisplays

A poster showing a collection of positive, character affirming quotes from books.

“The world may be mean, but people don’t have to be, not if they refuse.” The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures, and have courage when things go wrong.” Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

“Find your own way, you don’t have to follow the crowd. There’s only one you in this great big world.” Only One You by Linda Kranz

“Human suffering anywhere concerns men and women everywhere.” Night by Elie Wiesel

“‘Why did you do all this for me?’ he asked. ‘I don’t deserve it. I’ve never done anything for you.’ ‘You have been my friend,’ replied Charlotte. ‘That in itself is a tremendous thing.’” Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

“There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humour.” A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie

“If every person in this room made it a rule that wherever you are, whenever you can, you will try to act a little kinder than is necessary - the world really would be a better place.” Wonder by R.J. Palacio

“I have a theory that selflessness and bravery aren’t all that different.” Divergent by Veronica Roth

“Adventures are never fun while you’re having them.” The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis

“I am coming to terms with the fact that loving someone requires a leap of faith, and that a soft landing is never guaranteed.” This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen

“I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.” Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

A display shelf of sports themed fiction and nonfiction. It is accompanied by a poster that reads “kick off the year with a good book!”

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

And that’s a wrap on the 2024-25 school year! Hope that you all have a lovely summer break: have fun, stay safe, be good! #SchoolLibrary #LibraryStats

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Thanks - we break up for summer next week and I needed something quick and easy to put together! Feel free to use - I can send you a pdf if it’s useful.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

The library’s summer reading challenge is here! Keep reading over the holidays by taking part in a reading scavenger hunt - how many items from the list can you find and read? Small prizes, house points and certificates for all who enter; those who read all items will enter a prize draw.

The image of a reading- based scavenger hunt is displayed on a background that depicts a tropical beach, complete with golden sands and palm trees.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

Congratulations to 8B1, 9W1 and 10B2, who are our Battle of the Books class winners! Between them, they read and reviewed 106 books over the last three months, and received muffins at break-time today as a reward. Well done - and keep reading! 📖 #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraryLife #HappyReaders

Three photographs on a bright yellow background. The montage is titles, ‘Battle of the books: Class winners!’
The photographs show three groups of pupils standing on a staircase, holding muffins and books.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Lovely senior book group meeting after school this afternoon. We’re an eclectic little bunch, and discussed everything from books we’ve recently read or are reading to quantum physics! Next meeting: in the new school year, and we’ll discuss what we’ve read over summer.

Five book covers displayed on a dark blue background, which are being, or have been recently, read:
An absolutely remarkable thing by Hank Green
Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell
Cold Storage by David Koepp
Did Not Happen: Misadventures During a Global Pandemic by George Mahood
Little Bang by Kelly McCaughrain

There is also text on the image, which reads, ‘we also had an eclectic discussion, covering: quantum physics, philosophy, Invincible (Prime series), Stranger Things.’

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Thanks so much to @readingagency.bsky.social and @johnmurrays.bsky.social for generously gifting us a copy of David Attenborough and Colin Butfield’s #Ocean. It’s stunning, and a valuable addition to our collection.

A photograph of a book, ‘Ocean’ by David Attenborough and Colin Butfield propped up against a ceramic vase, on a wooden windowsill.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Sure, hopefully this’ll work: bit.ly/4kq035b It’s the basic slide - I just copy it and edit each one with the info as needed, and then play around with colours/fonts/animations. Look forward to seeing your version!

bit.ly

Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software – Canva

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I will never, ever get tired of seeing a pupil’s delight when they get their hands on the book they’ve been desperate to read. Best feeling, best job. #SchoolLibrarian

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Great to collaborate earlier in the year with Digital Technology to teach research & referencing skills to some of our Year 14. Their feedback indicates they found it a useful project - hopefully it’ll make the transition to university study a bit easier too! #SchoolLibrary

A montage of three photographs. The image is captioned Library & Digital Tech Collaboration.

Top right: a woman wearing a face mask smiles at a pupil who is reading from a sheet of paper. The photo is captioned, ‘a practical exercise in plagiarism.’

Centre left: two photographs side by side showing pupils looking at a presentation displayed on a tv screen. The photo is captioned, ‘learning how to research and reference.’

Bottom right: a pupil talks through a presentation to peers. The photo is captioned, ‘putting new research and referencing skills to use in a presentation and report into ethics in digital technology.’

There is also a quote from feedback received from Year 14 pupils, which reads: “the online research skills I gained were definitely valuable in my view.”

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

What a difference a good weed makes. Junior fiction looking much fresher and more inviting to use, after a day spent pulling outdated/unborrowed books from the shelves. With 9 boxes of books removed from this section today, I’m now off home for a lie down! #SchoolLibrary #TLSky #LibrarySky

A photograph of a section of a run of bookshelves. The shelves are full, and quite untidy.

The same section of bookshelves, having had old, dated, or unborrowed stock removed. They have been tidied, and there is now space to face some books out on the shelves, which looks much more inviting.

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

In another episode of “things they don’t prepare you for as a school librarian…” Thank you YouTube… #JackOfAllTrades #SchoolLibrarian #SchoolLibrarianLife #TLSky #LibrarySky

A montage of photographs showing an axis cube being repaired on a yellow background. The top left photograph shows the cube with one piece dislodged. The top right photograph shows the cube disassembled. The bottom left photograph shows a woman wearing a green jumper and a facemask reassembling the cube. The bottom right photograph shows a successfully reassembled cube.

Not shown, the number of times the pieces skidded out all over the desk as another was being put in…

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Set in 2018, when abortion here was still illegal, this novel explores viewpoints around this topic with nuance & care. Kelly’s writing is warm, realistic, and incredibly moving. A must-read, thought-provoking book for older readers - find it in the senior fiction section. 5/5

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

‘Little Bang’ by Kelly McCaughrain is a sensitively told story of a teenage couple in Northern Ireland whose lives are turned upside down by an unexpected pregnancy and the thorny decision of what to do next. 4/5

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

Highly recommended for older readers, you can find it in our senior fiction section. (It’s also one of our next parents’ book group titles, and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it!) 3/5

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

‘James’ by Percival Everett: brilliant, at times harrowing, retelling of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim. Compellingly told with wit & intelligence, the novel tackles racism, injustice, freedom and respect, & has deservedly won 2025’s Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. 2/5

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

It’s been a two five-star book weekend, thanks to beautiful weather and a boarding shift! Reviews below. #SchoolLibrarian #AmReading #MiniBookReview #RecommendedReading #TLSky #LibrarySky #BookSky 1/5

A photograph taken outside on a sunny day. Two books are on a picnic bench next to a muffin, a travel cup of coffee, and a bottle of water. The books are ‘James’ by Percival Everett and ‘Little Bang’ by Kelly McCaughrain.

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Dr. Heather Moorefield Lang @actinginthelib.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

A timely quote from Dr. Carla Hayden: “Libraries are a cornerstone of democracy—where information is free and equally available to everyone. People tend to take that for granted, and they don’t realize what is at stake when that is put at risk.”

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

The life of a school librarian… half our time spent convincing you to borrow our books, and the other half desperately pleading with you to bring them back! #SchoolLibrary #SchoolLibraryLife #SchoolLibrarian #Overdues #TLSky

A photograph of a stack of notices for pupils alerting them to overdue books on their accounts. Some have already been folded ready for distribution.

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Grant Snider @grantdraws.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

April’s #LibraryStats are here! (Only 12 days counted this month due to Easter.) We’ve received 115 ‘Battle of the Books’ competition reviews, Year 8 & Dobbin’s top their respective leaderboards, & borrowing from the library has saved you £2932.63 between January-April. #SchoolLibrary #TLSky

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

We can't control what happens, but we can choose our response. Join us for Meaningful May and focus on the things that matter actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Two photos taken on a beautiful walk from Whitespots Country Park to Bangor (and back again!). #Hiking #NorthernIreland #LandscapePhotography #Outdoors #OffDutyLibrarian

A landscape photograph. The image is taken from the top of a hill, looking over the surrounding countryside. The foreground is dotted with large rocks, grass, gorse in flower, and small shrubs. The eye is led to a tower in the distance, which is situated on a rocky outcrop above a town which is situated at the edge of a lough shore. In the far distance, the outlines of the Mourne Mountains are silhouetted against the horizon. The sky is blue, and the white clouds shine in the sunlight.

A landscape photograph. An uneven stony path bordered by flowering gorse and small trees leads towards an old stone windmill stack. Beyond this is a modern wind turbine.

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Andrea Trudeau, Ph.D. @andreatrudeau.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Every librarian should read this incredible post called "Librarians Are Dangerous" by @bradmontague.bsky.social today. It truly made my heart sing today. Thank you, Brad! ❤️ (And thank you to Julie W. for sharing it with me this morning.) bradmontague.substack.com/p/librarians... #TLSky #Skybrarian

bradmontague.substack.com

Librarians are dangerous.

A public service announcement

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

“It’s vital that libraries feel able to provide access to a wide range of perspectives if they are to facilitate the free exchange of ideas.” Reading widely develops empathy and broadens worldviews. So, no surprise that some would prefer you didn’t…

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Campbell College Librarian @ccb-library.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

A scene from a lovely hike along the Dungonnell Way with a brilliant group of friends - the perfect way to start the holidays. 🥾💚 #Hiking #NorthernIreland #LandscapePhotography #OffDutyLibrarian

A landscape photograph. The foreground is made up of undulating farmland covered in long grass and gorse, broken up in places by small copses of conifers. A lone windmill is just visible in the far distance before the hills in the background rise to gently roll along the horizon, illuminated in part by sunshine breaking through the large fluffy while clouds in the blue sky overhead.

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