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.

Bringing history to life, one arefact at a time! Our boxes give children the chance to get hands-on with the past! ...
01/09/2026

Bringing history to life, one arefact at a time! Our boxes give children the chance to get hands-on with the past!

Exciting FREE event, suitable for Years 1-3, book online to secure a place
30/08/2026

Exciting FREE event, suitable for Years 1-3, book online to secure a place

Calling all teachers! 📢

Join Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler for a special online schools event on Friday 11th September (10:30 - 11:10am).

Start the new school year with a treat and hear from superstar picture book creators Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, as they introduce their hugely anticipated and brand new story - Gruffalo Granny!

Book now for this FREE and exciting online event: https://buff.ly/bjA2Ipe

✨️ Presented in partnership with the British Library and Macmillan Children's Books. Ideal for pupils in key stages 1 and 2. ✨️

We remember Dolly Parton not only as a music legend, but as a champion of literacy whose kindness touched millions of li...
26/08/2026

We remember Dolly Parton not only as a music legend, but as a champion of literacy whose kindness touched millions of lives. Through her Imagination Library, she gave children around the world the gift of books. Her legacy will live on in every child inspired to read because of her generosity.

25/08/2026

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

25/08/2026

📚 Every child has a story to tell - BBC 500 words is BACK!!

BBC 500 Words is the UK’s largest story-writing competition for 5–11 year-olds. Entries open at 8am on Tuesday 29 September and close at 9pm on Friday 6 November 2026.

BBC 500 Words is open to children wherever they are and however they learn. Whether they’re in school, learning in hospital, or home educated, every child can have a go at writing their own story.

The competition is all about creativity, and spelling, punctuation and grammar aren’t marked so children can focus on their ideas and let their imaginations lead the way.

Find resources to help inspire children here and get involved at bbc.co.uk/500words.

25/08/2026

📖 The Gruffalo family is growing!

We’re excited to be part of the launch celebrations for Gruffalo Granny, the brand-new book in the much-loved Gruffalo series!

🌳 Come along to the Waterstones Birkenhead Gruffalo Granny stall near the Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre on Saturday 12 September, 10am - 4pm.

With the park as the perfect woodland backdrop, you can pick up a copy of the new book and grab some fun activity sheets for the kids too.

📍 Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre
📅 Saturday 12 September
⏰ 10am–4pm

Why not make a day of it with a Gruffalo-inspired wander around the park afterwards? 🌿

Especially at the beginning and end of term at Wirral SLS 😂
22/08/2026

Especially at the beginning and end of term at Wirral SLS 😂

A tiny part of me still hasn’t absolutely given up hope that one day, when I really, really need it, The Elves will turn up and help out.

(The Elves and the Shoemaker, 1965. Artist Robert Lumley)

🌞 We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! 🌞While you’re enjoying the summer holidays, we’re busy behind the scene...
11/08/2026

🌞 We hope everyone is having a wonderful summer! 🌞
While you’re enjoying the summer holidays, we’re busy behind the scenes at Wirral SLS, collating all of your school requests ready for the new school year. 📚✏️

If you haven’t submitted your requests yet, there’s still time! Please make sure you send it through as soon as possible so we can get everything organised.

05/08/2026

Please note we are not staffed on Thursday (6th) or Friday (7th) this week. We are back open as usual on Monday 10th.

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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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