There will be some strange goings on across the Libraries in the coming weeks with our Scary Mask Competition, where you have the chance to design something seriously spooky! Also, why not try your hand at our Library Ghost Hunt, where there will be a freaky treat for everyone that participates! And if you are […]
Read More Halloween Fun in the Library
Northampton College Libraries are proud to announce they have won yet another award! They have been presented with the Reading Agency Gold Award for the EIGHTH year running! This award is for organisations that have engaged a significant amount of readers in the national Reading Ahead scheme. The Library finished 9th overall and 4th in […]
Read More Library Gets Gold Gong Again!
From Northamptonshire Libraries: Are you in a reading rut? Does your ‘to be read’ pile need some more titles adding to it? Are you a lapsed reader and just can’t find the time? Or maybe you just love books and love reading. No matter your reading predicament, Northamptonshire Libraries has a great challenge to get […]
Read More Rediscover Reading with Northamptonshire Libraries Challenge
The Library has added a number of new books to its fiction section across the Libraries which are perfect for reading alongside our Reading Ahead challenge! These includes books such as The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman which is an expansion of his His Dark Materials trilogy. We also have Devoted, an empowering young adult […]
Read More New Fiction in the Library!
The Library is pleased to announce that its flagship schemes have returned for another year across the three Libraries. Here is what is on offer: Word Detective: a 20-week literacy scheme designed to improve vocabulary, use of a dictionary and practice writing skills. Each week we give you three new words to investigate! Write down […]
Read More Library schemes are back!
The Library opening hours at all three campuses have changed. Please find updated opening hours here.
Read More Changes to Library Opening Hours
Northampton College Libraries are delighted to announce they have been awarded the ColRiC Best Practice Award in the digital literacy category for their DigiCap scheme. The scheme itself only began three years ago but has proved so popular with both students and staff before being shortlisted for this prestigious award. CoLRiC commented that DigiCap is […]
Read More Library wins Best Practice Award For DigiCap Scheme
The Library held its annual awards ceremonies at Booth Lane and Daventry this week. The ceremonies, now in their eighth year, highlights achievements by students and staff in Library schemes and competitions as well as showcases what the Library has to offer. Students that have participated and completed Reading Ahead, Word Detective, Maths Magician, DigiCap, […]
Read More Library Awards Ceremonies 2019
We are pleased to announce the winners of this year’s photography competition. Congratulations to all winners and everyone that took part. We had so many high quality and diverse entries that our judges had to create individual categories so they could judge it fairly! Please visit the Library to view the full sized photographs
Read More Photography Competition Winners
‘The door creaked loudly as Kiera inched it open. She froze. “What the…?” She mouthed, heart pounding. A waft of damp musty air made her nose itch as she listened hard for any sign that she had been heard. Nothing. Giving a silent sigh of relief she slid through the partially open door and into […]
Read More Author Provides Inspiration for Creative Writing Workshop