Queensland School Library Week

About Queensland School Library Week (QSLW)

Queensland school libraries positively influence the learning outcomes of students through teaching multiple literacies and encouraging a lifelong love of learning and reading.  In 2018, QSLA introduced the inaugural Queensland School Library Week (QSLW) to highlight the important work of school libraries.  QSLW is celebrated in February each year.  This year, the Queensland School Library Week is running from Monday the 10 of February until Friday the 14 of February 2025.

New Books

We have a selection of new books available for students to borrow.  This collection includes picture books, fiction books, graphic novels, and information books.  These books were all purchased using rewards earned from Scholastic book club at the end of 2024.  Every purchase from book club and book fair earns Scholastic rewards which are allocated to the school library to purchase new reading books for our students.  Students are welcome to make suggestions for books to purchase to include in our library collection – we love to hear what students enjoy reading and are happy to expand our collection of books.

A reminder that students will need a library bag to borrow books from the library.  Using library bags protects books when transporting them to and from school and helps to extend the life of the book.  Students who are in need of a Library bag can come to the Library to can make their own bag during lunch break in the maker space. 

Books can be exchanged at first break and second break each day; students do not have to wait until their class borrowing day to exchange books. 

Book Fair

Our annual school Book Fair will take place in Term 1 this year.  In addition to promoting literacy and a love of reading, book fairs also provide a fun opportunity for children to see, touch and connect with books they want to read.  An added benefit for the school is that each purchase from Book Fair earns rewards for the school Library that can be used to purchase new reading books for our students.  Keep an eye out for information about Book in the coming weeks.

World Read Aloud Day

A big thank you to the students who brought along photos of themselves reading aloud to a friend or family member.  We have loved sharing your contributions in our display.  We hope everyone continues to make some time to read aloud to someone special.

Have a great week.