Learning Resource Centre

28/10/2026

Stay safe this Halloween! 🎃

🔥 Halloween costumes can catch fire in seconds.

🕯️A candle, pumpkin or other heat source might seem harmless, but it only takes a moment for clothing to catch fire.

⚠️ These two costumes show how differently fire can affect clothing, but even a small flame from a candle, pumpkin or other heat source can quickly turn dangerous.

✅ Keep costumes well away from naked flames and heat sources

✅ Place candles and lit pumpkins out of reach and away from walkways

✅ There should be a UKCA or CE marking on the packaging of children's fancy dress costumes. If that’s missing it may mean the costume does not meet legal safety requirements.

✅ Teach children to Stop, Drop and Roll if their clothes catch fire

✅ Always wear layers underneath costumes for added protection

24/10/2026

🍂⏰ Have you remembered? The clocks go back! ⏰🍂

On Sunday 25 October, the clocks go back one hour at 2am, meaning you'll get an extra hour in bed! 😴

Don't forget to update your clocks and enjoy that extra hour! 🍁

23/10/2026

Green Libraries Week has begun and in line with the theme of navigating mis- and dis-information, we've put together a guide to help spot reliable climate information. We've included a list of trusted sources, how you can use our collection to explore environmental history and a climate claims checklist ✅

Take some time to learn more about our climate today: link.bl.uk/climate-facts

23/10/2026

📚 Fiction Friday: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

Looking for a mystery with plenty of humour and unexpected twists?

The Thursday Murder Club follows a group of retirees living in a peaceful retirement village who spend their free time investigating old unsolved crimes. When a real murder takes place close to home, they find themselves at the centre of a live investigation and determined to uncover the truth.

Packed with clever clues, memorable characters and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, this bestselling novel proves that age is no barrier to solving a mystery.

🔍 Perfect for readers who enjoy crime fiction, cosy mysteries, and stories with a touch of humour.

📖 Available to borrow from both Bede LRC and Stockton LRC. Why not pick up a copy and see if you can solve the mystery before the Thursday Murder Club does?

💬 Have you read any of Richard Osman's books? Let us know your favourite in the comments!

22/10/2026

Agreed! 🥰

Wise words from Aunt Lucy ❤️

22/10/2026

🎃 Half Term Opening Hours 🎃

SRC & RCC LRC will remain open throughout half term!

👻 Need somewhere to study? 💻 Access to computers? 📖 Books and resources?

We've got you covered. Check out our opening hours and come and see us!

21/10/2026

♻️🌱 Celebrate Green Libraries Week with us!

Our LRCs don't just support learning, they support sustainability too. From recycling books, batteries, blister packs, bras, crisp packets and used stamps, we're helping to keep useful materials out of landfill.

Want to get involved? Bring your recyclable items to your local LRC and speak to the team about the recycling schemes available there. Together, we can make a difference, one small action at a time. 💚

Recycling initiatives vary by location, so check with your local LRC to see what's available.

18/10/2026

💜 It's World Menopause Day. This annual awareness day helps spark conversations about menopause, improve understanding, and promote support for women. In 2026, the focus is Chronic Pain at Midlife, highlighting an issue that affects many women but is often overlooked.

"Women's pain has too often been dismissed through gendered stereotypes, and labelled 'emotional' rather than properly investigated and treated. Chronic pain at midlife should be recognized as a key component of menopause care, requiring gender-sensitive, individualized, and multidisciplinary approaches, alongside further research to address gaps inknowledge and care."– IMS President Rossella Nappi

16/10/2026

📚 Fiction Friday 📚

This week's featured read is Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll.

A compelling psychological thriller packed with suspense, secrets, and unexpected twists, this bestselling novel follows Ani FaNelli as she confronts the truth about her past and the life she's carefully built around it.

If you enjoy thought-provoking thrillers that keep you guessing, this could be your next great read.

🎬 Did you know? Luckiest Girl Alive was adapted into a Netflix film starring Mila Kunis, bringing the bestselling novel to the screen.

📖 Have you read the book, watched the film, or both? Let us know which you preferred!

📖 Check your local LRC for book availability.

16/10/2026

📚 Happy Birthday to Oscar Wilde! 🎉

Born on 16 October 1854 in Dublin, Oscar Wilde became one of the most celebrated writers of the Victorian era, known for his sharp wit, unforgettable quotes, and classic works including The Picture of Dorian Gray and The Importance of Being Earnest.

As Wilde famously said,"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." His writing continues to inspire readers to think creatively, question convention, and see the world from a different perspective. More than 100 years after his death, his words and ideas remain as influential as ever.

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