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Welcome to Haggerston School Library!
Haggerston School library is located at the heart of the school and serves as a vibrant learning hub supporting all members of the school community’s academic and personal development. It provides a welcoming and inclusive environment that fosters academic excellence, independent inquiry, and a sustained passion for reading. As both a physical space and a centre of intellectual engagement, the library helps students become confident, reflective learners and active participants in their own learning journeys.
The library is dedicated to fostering a love of reading, supporting academic achievement, and empowering students with the skills needed to grow and thrive beyond the classroom in a nurturing environment.
The Haggerston school library aims to:
- Provide a warm and welcoming learning environment for both staff and students.
- Promote reading for pleasure to support literacy, creativity, and personal development.
- Support teaching and learning by maintaining a wide range of relevant, up-to-date resources that support students’ personal growth, including materials on mental health, well-being, careers, and life choices.
- Create engaging inclusive displays and events linked to literary themes, curriculum topics and global events that encourage use of the library.
- Develop students’ research and critical thinking skills through access to diverse, high-quality resources.
Accessit – Online Library Catalogue
Accessit – the Library Catalogue at your fingertips
Logging in to Accessit is very easy. From the RM unify page, click on Access-it Icon. To login use the SSO – Single Sign on Feature. You do not need a password or your Library borrowing ID to use Accessit.
It is up-to-date with the latest Library information and news, book recommendations, reviews, interactive games, reading lists and much more.
Opening Hours/Get in touch, keep in touch
Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
The library is open to all year groups every day at break, lunchtime and afterschool. Sixth Form students may use the library independently during their free periods for quiet study.
A library pass is required to access the library during break and lunchtime. Passes are issued daily and are valid for that day. A new pass must be collected each day.
Note: Opening hours of the library can change due to events and supervision requirements. Please follow the guidance notices.
The Library/Learning Resource Centre is run by:
Ms Samy: Librarian and LRC Manager
For any queries, suggestions, information on library resources or online resources contact at library@haggerstoncst.org.
Student Librarians
The library actively encourages student participation in its activities and management to foster a sense of ownership and responsibility. Opportunities are provided for students to contribute to displays, suggest new resources, and support peer reading initiatives. The Librarian appoints Student Librarians who assist with the organisation of books, promotion of reading events, and mentoring younger students in library use.
These roles develop leadership, teamwork, and organisational skills while ensuring that the library reflects the interests and needs of its users. Student input is valued in shaping the collection, events, and displays, helping to create a welcoming, dynamic, and inclusive learning environment for all.
Library Activities and Events
Who said the library is boring?
Certainly not our library – come and explore the fun!