News from the Library
Holiday Openings
The Library will be open for boys in Year 12 during the upcoming holidays, 30 September – 11 October, except for the public holiday. Opening hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm. The boys are encouraged to come and study in the stimulating environment with easy access to resources and printers and away from potential distractions at home. School uniform is not required.
Last day of Term
The Library will close at 12.30pm on the last day of Term, Thursday 26 September. No books will fall due during the holidays, and everyone is encouraged to borrow some good reading material for the School break.
Audiobooks and E-books
Shore Library offers access to both audio and e-books. They can be enjoyed anywhere, and audiobooks are particularly useful if you are doing a long car trip during the holidays. The books are accessed via the Library catalogue by limiting the search by “Media Type” to “eAudiobook” or “ebook”. To borrow books from the digital platforms, boys log on with their normal Lampada credentials. If they want to access the books on a mobile device, there are apps to be downloaded. The app for the Wheelers platform is “ePlatform by Wheelers” (both audio and e-books). For audiobooks on BorrowBox, they simply download the app “BorrowBox Library”. Library staff can help with access if there are any problems.
New Books
Here are some recent additions to the Library collection that will make for good holiday reading:
Flight Plan by Eric Walters (Dystopian)
Thirteen-year-old Jamie’s flight suddenly loses power, and all technology worldwide shuts down. Stranded 1,200 miles from home, Jamie teams up with the flight crew, other passengers, and a dog named Godzilla to navigate the chaotic journey back home.
The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook for Surviving Medieval England by Brandon Sanderson (Fantasy)
A man wakes in medieval England with no memory. Chased by a group from his time, he must regain his memories, make local allies, and trust their superstitions. His only help, a guidebook, exploded leaving fragments as clues to his survival.
Catch the Sun by Jennifer Hartmann (Relationships and Coming of Age)
Ella and Max, childhood best friends, reunite in high school after a decade apart. Ella, shadowed by her brother’s crime, and Max, burdened by family duties, rekindle their bond. As their relationship deepens, new tragedies test their resilience and hope for healing.
Return to Sender by Lauren Draper (Crime and Mystery)
Seventeen-year-old Brodie returns to live with her grandmother above the Dead Letter Office. She becomes engrossed in the mystery of unclaimed letters from vanished teens while reconciling with old friends, Elliot and Levi. Together, they uncover that the past can still be righted.
Tiananmen Square by Lai Wen (Historical Fiction)
A deeply moving novel about Lai growing up in 1970s-80s Beijing, navigating family dynamics, friendships, and love. As a student at Peking University, she becomes involved in the Tiananmen Square protests, capturing the hope, idealism, and sacrifices of a generation.
Mawson in Antarctica: To the Ends of the Earth by Joanna Grochowicz (Non-Fiction Stories)
Eighteen young Australians, led by Douglas Mawson, faced adventure, danger, and tragedy in the windiest place on earth. Mawson’s legendary tale is a testament to self-belief, physical endurance, and the triumph of the human spirit against the harshest polar conditions.
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green (Non-Fiction)
John Green’s first non-fiction book features mind-expanding essays on modern life and the human experience. Adapted from his acclaimed podcast, Green reviews facets of our human-centered planet, blending personal memoir with insightful observations.
Library staff wish everyone a great holiday with plenty of reading!
Mrs Eva White
Head of Library and Information Services