Wirral Schools' Library Service

Wirral Schools' Library Service Books, resources, artefacts and advice on school library provision. Sharing a love of ŕeading for pleasure.

SLS is available to all maintained primary schools in Wirral, other Wirral schools and schools from outside the area are welcome to subscribe. Wirral Schools’ Library Service is currently available to all maintained nurseries, primary schools and special schools and staff hope to re-establish a service offer to secondary schools in the near future. We provide a range of up to date resources which

support the national curriculum and reading for pleasure. We also offer advice and practical solutions to help schools provide excellent school libraries. Our team of librarians, Louise Rice, Catherine McNally and Annabel Leinster, have the experience and curriculum knowledge to compile collections of resources tailored to individual school needs and are always willing to offer advice on any aspect of the school library. Our Library manager Wendy Bryan also has the IT knowledge to offer technological solutions.

🌈✨ Happy Elmer Day! ✨🌈Today we’re celebrating everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant and his timeless message: be yours...
23/05/2026

🌈✨ Happy Elmer Day! ✨🌈
Today we’re celebrating everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant and his timeless message: be yourself, embrace your colours, and spread kindness 💛💙❤️💚💜

Wirral SLS has brilliant Elmer books and story boxes ready to brighten your classroom or library.

20/05/2026

£10.78 per pupil provides schools with £10k+ of learning resources
Wirral SLS keeps budgets safe and classrooms rich in books.
That’s real value for children. 📚💰

Register now for this FREE online event with Matt Goodfellow. Suitable for Years 5-7
20/05/2026

Register now for this FREE online event with Matt Goodfellow. Suitable for Years 5-7

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Virtual School Event with Matt Goodfellow today.

14/05/2026

Entries are open for children aged between 8-12 to apply to be a Booker Prize judge! Closing date is 2nd June. Note, children featured in this short video were filmed at The Hive in Birkenhead. The Hive, Wirral Youth Zone

12/05/2026

We have received our first order for the Autumn term!!! Don’t delay get yours emailed today!
Forms were emailed to school offices last week

Reading for Pleasure boxes will be delivered at the beginning of Autumn Term. Remember to tick on our order form (being ...
08/05/2026

Reading for Pleasure boxes will be delivered at the beginning of Autumn Term. Remember to tick on our order form (being sent to schools soon) if you would like a box for your class, Teachers can visit SLS to swap and refresh the collection throughout the year 📚

🏫 From the classroom: real stories, real impact.

In this creative example of practice, Amy Greatrex (Bucklesham Primary School) explores how Book Crowns can be used to make children’s reading identities visible and valued across the school community. Through a shared, celebratory approach involving staff, pupils and families, the project encouraged rich book talk and supported the development of children’s evolving reading lives.

📥 Download the resource here: https://ourfp.org/eop/book-crowns-celebrating-reading-identities/

Register now to join this free virtual event. Perfect for children in Years 5,6 and 7
06/05/2026

Register now to join this free virtual event. Perfect for children in Years 5,6 and 7

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Virtual School Visit with Anna James today.

Sir David Attenborough is 100 this week. Let's celebrate his incredible contribution to science, storytelling, and conse...
06/05/2026

Sir David Attenborough is 100 this week. Let's celebrate his incredible contribution to science, storytelling, and conservation. His books and wildlife documentaries have inspired generations of children to explore the natural world with curiosity and kindness.
This is a perfect moment to encourage pupils to read about animals, learn how ecosystems work, and think about how we can protect our planet. 🥳

Book now for this free event on Thursday 7th May
30/04/2026

Book now for this free event on Thursday 7th May

Events at Waterstones get you closer to the books and authors you admire most. Find information and tickets about Virtual School Visit with Katherine Rundell today.

Some great titles here to promote "reading for pleasure"
28/04/2026

Some great titles here to promote "reading for pleasure"

From classics to graphic novels, these are the must-read books that will get children hooked on reading.

28/04/2026

Denmark has officially gone old‑school.
Literally.

They’re putting books back at the heart of learning, because sometimes the best “learning app” is made of paper.

Want to do the same?
Wirral SLS has the books, the expertise, and the enthusiasm. and let us help you re-ignite reading in your school!

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Wirral SLS, Ridgeway High School Campus, Noctorum Avenue
Birkenhead
CH439EB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm

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