KES Library
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This is the official feed of Tim Pigott-Smith Library, the school library of King Edward VI School in Stratford-upon-Avon (the former school of William Shakespeare)
Selected Year 7–9 students powered through a tough elimination round for the #NationalReadingChampionsQuiz yesterday—showing sharp memories, great reading, and a dash of guesswork! So proud of all who took part. Our finalists are set. West Midlands Heat, we’re coming for you!
January 22, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Selected Year 7–9 students powered through a tough elimination round for the #NationalReadingChampionsQuiz yesterday—showing sharp memories, great reading, and a dash of guesswork! So proud of all who took part. Our finalists are set. West Midlands Heat, we’re coming for you!
Thank you very much for your book donations. We’ve received 61 so far! 📚✨ Our student library assistants have been busy sorting them, and they’d love more. The donation drive runs all through January, so please keep them coming. See the flyer for details.
January 19, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Thank you very much for your book donations. We’ve received 61 so far! 📚✨ Our student library assistants have been busy sorting them, and they’d love more. The donation drive runs all through January, so please keep them coming. See the flyer for details.
We were delighted to host “Shakespeare’s Hidden Numbers” at the library, a fascinating talk by Rob Eastaway, author of Much Ado About Numbers. The session had students laughing and seeing Maths/The Bard in a whole new light. Thank you @kes-mathematics.bsky.social for this opportunity!
January 14, 2026 at 2:33 PM
We were delighted to host “Shakespeare’s Hidden Numbers” at the library, a fascinating talk by Rob Eastaway, author of Much Ado About Numbers. The session had students laughing and seeing Maths/The Bard in a whole new light. Thank you @kes-mathematics.bsky.social for this opportunity!
📚✨ A (Slightly Late) Happy New Year from the Library! ✨📚
We know we’re a bit late to the party… but welcome back! 🎉
The shelves are stocked, and we’ve got loads of brand‑new books waiting to be discovered.
👀 Keep an eye out for exciting activities happening throughout January!
We know we’re a bit late to the party… but welcome back! 🎉
The shelves are stocked, and we’ve got loads of brand‑new books waiting to be discovered.
👀 Keep an eye out for exciting activities happening throughout January!
January 14, 2026 at 9:17 AM
📚✨ A (Slightly Late) Happy New Year from the Library! ✨📚
We know we’re a bit late to the party… but welcome back! 🎉
The shelves are stocked, and we’ve got loads of brand‑new books waiting to be discovered.
👀 Keep an eye out for exciting activities happening throughout January!
We know we’re a bit late to the party… but welcome back! 🎉
The shelves are stocked, and we’ve got loads of brand‑new books waiting to be discovered.
👀 Keep an eye out for exciting activities happening throughout January!
This holiday season, pick a mystery read from under our Christmas Book Tree and discover your next favourite story!
December 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
This holiday season, pick a mystery read from under our Christmas Book Tree and discover your next favourite story!
Our school’s theme of the week is Reading for Pleasure. We’re running reading assemblies, book donation drive, book quizzes and other planned activities, but there’s nothing like an impromptu reading sessions in the library at the start of the day! #readingforpleasure
December 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Our school’s theme of the week is Reading for Pleasure. We’re running reading assemblies, book donation drive, book quizzes and other planned activities, but there’s nothing like an impromptu reading sessions in the library at the start of the day! #readingforpleasure
And that's two author's visits down this week. Thank you @jonathanstroud.bsky.social for inspiring our Year 8s. It was the perfect Friday afternoon!
December 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
And that's two author's visits down this week. Thank you @jonathanstroud.bsky.social for inspiring our Year 8s. It was the perfect Friday afternoon!
We’ve had lots of fun building this year’s Christmas Book Tree! Check it out the next time you are in the library 😍
December 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
We’ve had lots of fun building this year’s Christmas Book Tree! Check it out the next time you are in the library 😍
Yesterday our Year 7s met @devkothari.bsky.social for an inspiring author talk! Students listened to her speak about her experience, and explored their imaginations and started crafting their own mysteries in a creative writing workshop with her afterward. Lots of smiles and stories all around!
December 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Yesterday our Year 7s met @devkothari.bsky.social for an inspiring author talk! Students listened to her speak about her experience, and explored their imaginations and started crafting their own mysteries in a creative writing workshop with her afterward. Lots of smiles and stories all around!
Origami club has been quite active, look at the collection they’ve produced since they began! Get creative with the club on Monday lunchtimes at the library.
November 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Origami club has been quite active, look at the collection they’ve produced since they began! Get creative with the club on Monday lunchtimes at the library.
What better way to celebrate Sikh voices and stories than by reading books written by Sikh authors and discovering Sikh characters that go beyond tradition. Explore identity, courage, and mathematical secrets this 5th November 2025, on Guru Nanak's Birthday.
November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
What better way to celebrate Sikh voices and stories than by reading books written by Sikh authors and discovering Sikh characters that go beyond tradition. Explore identity, courage, and mathematical secrets this 5th November 2025, on Guru Nanak's Birthday.
Discover the power of reading to soothe, inspire, and uplift. Whether it's fiction, poetry, or memoirs—books can be a quiet companion and a source of strength. We celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, the perfect time to explore books for the mind. 💚📚
October 9, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Discover the power of reading to soothe, inspire, and uplift. Whether it's fiction, poetry, or memoirs—books can be a quiet companion and a source of strength. We celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay on 10 October, the perfect time to explore books for the mind. 💚📚
Celebrate #blackhistorymonth! Explore powerful stories, and inspiring voices, from biographies to fiction titles, we have a lot of things on offer for readers of all ages. Borrow a book, spark a conversation, and be part of the celebration. 🖤
October 8, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Celebrate #blackhistorymonth! Explore powerful stories, and inspiring voices, from biographies to fiction titles, we have a lot of things on offer for readers of all ages. Borrow a book, spark a conversation, and be part of the celebration. 🖤
It’s #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek! Our library is proud to offer a diverse selection of dyslexia-friendly books—designed to make reading more accessible for our dyslexic students in school.
Come check out these titles and more!
Come check out these titles and more!
October 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
It’s #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek! Our library is proud to offer a diverse selection of dyslexia-friendly books—designed to make reading more accessible for our dyslexic students in school.
Come check out these titles and more!
Come check out these titles and more!
Happy National Poetry Day! Thank you to those read and shared their poetry in the library! #nationalpoetryday
October 2, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Happy National Poetry Day! Thank you to those read and shared their poetry in the library! #nationalpoetryday
Book clubs are now up and running. A new chapter begins—come join our community of readers!
Monday lunchtimes - Year 7 Book Club
Tuesday lunchtimes - Year 8 Book Club
Wednesday lunchtimes - Year 9-10 Book Club
Thursdays lunchtimes - Sixth Form Book Club
Monday lunchtimes - Year 7 Book Club
Tuesday lunchtimes - Year 8 Book Club
Wednesday lunchtimes - Year 9-10 Book Club
Thursdays lunchtimes - Sixth Form Book Club
September 29, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Book clubs are now up and running. A new chapter begins—come join our community of readers!
Monday lunchtimes - Year 7 Book Club
Tuesday lunchtimes - Year 8 Book Club
Wednesday lunchtimes - Year 9-10 Book Club
Thursdays lunchtimes - Sixth Form Book Club
Monday lunchtimes - Year 7 Book Club
Tuesday lunchtimes - Year 8 Book Club
Wednesday lunchtimes - Year 9-10 Book Club
Thursdays lunchtimes - Sixth Form Book Club
Celebrate European Day of Languages!
Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of languages and cultures across Europe. Discover new words in our foreign languages collection, try out some tongue twisters, and learn how language connects us all. Visit the library this Friday for more.
Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of languages and cultures across Europe. Discover new words in our foreign languages collection, try out some tongue twisters, and learn how language connects us all. Visit the library this Friday for more.
September 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Celebrate European Day of Languages!
Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of languages and cultures across Europe. Discover new words in our foreign languages collection, try out some tongue twisters, and learn how language connects us all. Visit the library this Friday for more.
Join us as we explore the rich tapestry of languages and cultures across Europe. Discover new words in our foreign languages collection, try out some tongue twisters, and learn how language connects us all. Visit the library this Friday for more.
We now have Origami Club and Scrabble Club in the library! Thank you to everyone who joined in. Join us on Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes for more creative crafts and wordplay. See you next week!
September 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We now have Origami Club and Scrabble Club in the library! Thank you to everyone who joined in. Join us on Monday and Wednesday lunchtimes for more creative crafts and wordplay. See you next week!
📚✨ Welcome Back K.E.S. Students! ✨📚
The school library is open! The shelves are stocked, and your favourite study spots are ready for action!
Let’s make this academic year one for the books. Literally.
See you at the library :) 👋📖
The school library is open! The shelves are stocked, and your favourite study spots are ready for action!
Let’s make this academic year one for the books. Literally.
See you at the library :) 👋📖
September 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
📚✨ Welcome Back K.E.S. Students! ✨📚
The school library is open! The shelves are stocked, and your favourite study spots are ready for action!
Let’s make this academic year one for the books. Literally.
See you at the library :) 👋📖
The school library is open! The shelves are stocked, and your favourite study spots are ready for action!
Let’s make this academic year one for the books. Literally.
See you at the library :) 👋📖
We've just had our library assistants gathering and I want to say a huge THANK YOU to an incredible team of library assistants! I'm so proud to work alongside such talented young people who go above and beyond every day. Here's to everything we've accomplished—and to the great things ahead!
July 4, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We've just had our library assistants gathering and I want to say a huge THANK YOU to an incredible team of library assistants! I'm so proud to work alongside such talented young people who go above and beyond every day. Here's to everything we've accomplished—and to the great things ahead!
I feel so blessed to have such an amazing team! Thank you guys for being such stars today and helping out during K.E.S. Open Morning. We’ve welcomed hundreds of guests today we hope everyone had as much fun as we did.
June 28, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I feel so blessed to have such an amazing team! Thank you guys for being such stars today and helping out during K.E.S. Open Morning. We’ve welcomed hundreds of guests today we hope everyone had as much fun as we did.
We’ve had an amazing response so far! Thank you to everyone who stopped by. Don’t wait, tomorrow is the last day to grab some literary treasures! #scholasticbookfair
June 25, 2025 at 8:40 AM
We’ve had an amazing response so far! Thank you to everyone who stopped by. Don’t wait, tomorrow is the last day to grab some literary treasures! #scholasticbookfair
The Book Sale has officially started! Browse and discover your next read—but only during break and lunchtime. Remember, only cashless payments and book vouchers are accepted. #scholasticbookfair
June 23, 2025 at 10:51 AM
The Book Sale has officially started! Browse and discover your next read—but only during break and lunchtime. Remember, only cashless payments and book vouchers are accepted. #scholasticbookfair
🔍 June is National Crime Reading Month! 🕵️♀️ Dive into gripping mysteries, chilling thrillers, and true crime tales all month long. Discover your next page-turner and celebrate the art of crime fiction! #CrimeReadingMonth
June 18, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🔍 June is National Crime Reading Month! 🕵️♀️ Dive into gripping mysteries, chilling thrillers, and true crime tales all month long. Discover your next page-turner and celebrate the art of crime fiction! #CrimeReadingMonth
🌈 Celebrate Pride Month! 📚
This June, we honour love, identity, and the power of stories that bring us together. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or simply enjoy a great read, these books are a perfect place to start. 💖
#PrideMonth #ReadWithPride
This June, we honour love, identity, and the power of stories that bring us together. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or simply enjoy a great read, these books are a perfect place to start. 💖
#PrideMonth #ReadWithPride
June 13, 2025 at 2:43 PM
🌈 Celebrate Pride Month! 📚
This June, we honour love, identity, and the power of stories that bring us together. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or simply enjoy a great read, these books are a perfect place to start. 💖
#PrideMonth #ReadWithPride
This June, we honour love, identity, and the power of stories that bring us together. Whether you're looking to learn, reflect, or simply enjoy a great read, these books are a perfect place to start. 💖
#PrideMonth #ReadWithPride