Longdendale High School

Our redeveloped school library was officially opened in October 2022 by local author, poet and performer, Tony Walsh, also known as Longfella. The library is a hive of activity in school each day and is open to students to study, research, read and borrow books every break and lunch time.

Our library has a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books available for students to borrow, as well as a great range of reference books. There are a large number of Barrington Stoke books to support students with dyslexia. This special collection of short stories are dyslexia friendly and are great for those who prefer shorter stories. Our aim is to make reading a positive experience for everyone.

Throughout the year, the library team run a great selection of events and competitions centred around a huge range of themes. Recently celebrated events have included Roald Dahl Day, Gothic Month, Kindness Week, Black History Month, Halloween, Christmas and perhaps the largest and most vibrant event in the library calendar, World Book Day.

Special awareness days, weeks and months such as International Literacy Day, National Storytelling Day, Earth Day, Remembrance, Pride Month, Holocaust Memorial Day, Mental Health Awareness Month and Dyslexia Awareness Week are also marked in the library with varied activities such as colouring, scavenger hunts, puzzles and mindfulness activities on offer for students to get involved with. For further information on current and upcoming events taking place in the library, please see below.

Black History Month

Halloween Competition

Library BOOK DRIVE

The book drive has been created to encourage students to explore new library books and find new interests through the love of reading.

Legacy points are awarded for every book a student reads. The top 10 readers in school are displayed on a leader board and are awarded a prize at the end of each term. Any student who achieves 100 points will receive their Library Badge.