The Library

Whether our pupils are searching for knowledge, quiet reflection, reading for pleasure, or to exercise their imagination, the Westminster Library will answer their needs.

Our Library has over 20,000 books and a wide selection of newspapers, journals, DVDs, audiobooks and access to more than 25 subscription services in a variety of languages and on a range of topics.

Each of our resources is carefully selected to stimulate the scholastic requirements of the School community and to support intellectual enquiry, learning and thought. Regular promotional displays and reading lists also encourage a questioning, independent approach to learning. The Library supports recreational reading too, with a number of interesting fiction and non-fiction titles in our collection, as well as access to the school’s Digital Library where pupils can download books to their personal e-readers and other devices.

The Library is housed in a suite of historic rooms on the first floor of Ashburnham House. Day pupils and boarders alike can be found enjoying this beautiful facility throughout the school day and into the evenings, as it provides a quiet yet stimulating place to study and reflect.

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The Library is staffed by two full-time professional Librarians and two part-time Senior Library Assistants and it is open 8.30am – 9.00pm during the week and 8.30am – 1.15pm on Saturdays.

Library News

You don’t have to follow people who tweet horrible things.

Someone is racist? Unfollow them.
Sexist? Unfollow them.
Homophobic? Unfollow them.
Transphobic? Unfollow them.
Fatphobic? Unfollow them.

You don’t owe them your attention. In fact, removing your attention is better.

This is a fantastic thread about questioning what you are told – even when it’s lovely – and finding out the truth. Sometimes the truth is lovelier, or more significant, and always you will learn from it.

This is a fantastic thread about questioning what you are told - even when it’s lovely - and finding out the truth. Sometimes the truth is lovelier, or more significant, and always you will learn from it.
Steve Byrne@byrnesong

That beekeeper heart honeycomb image. A thread.

Check It Out #30: Black Lives Matter https://tinyletter.com/WSchoolLibrary/letters/check-it-out-30-black-lives-matter

The next edition of the library newsletter (http://tinyletter.com/wschoollibrary) will be a Black Lives Matter special

Check It Out #29: They’re good newsletters Brent http://tinyletter.com/WSchoolLibrary/letters/check-it-out-29-they-re-good-newsletters-brent

Check It Out #28: You can have a little newsletter, as a treat http://tinyletter.com/WSchoolLibrary/letters/check-it-out-28-you-can-have-a-little-newsletter-as-a-treat

Do you like:
nice articles
Moira Rose
Muppets Treasure Island
book chat
cooking
eating
or light relief?

Subscribe to our newsletter for treats in your inbox! http://tinyletter.com/wschoollibrary

I’m excited to read Marie Kondo’s new book (nerd), and even more so after my pal @sarahshaffi read it and put it into practice! “How Marie Kondo’s magical new book made me happier at work” via @stylistmagazine https://www.stylist.co.uk/long-reads/marie-kondo-method-new-book-careers-advice/379709

Don’t forget we have lots of ebooks and audiobooks available for you to borrow on http://soraapp.com – we’ve curated some reading lists and can take requests for new items. And check out what your local library has on offer too! #StaySafeStayHome

Need a wholesome start to your morning? We hosted @wschool Virtual Abbey on our Instagram this morning. Watch our stories! https://instagram.com/wschoollibrary?igshid=1v3j1egn4tf4k

Now is as good a time as any to remind you – and remind staff to remind pupils! – that if you can’t return your books for whatever reason, including being away from school, you can email us to renew them.