Opening Times
Mon 8:30am-4:00pm
Tue-Thurs 8:00-4:00pm
Friday 8:00-3:30pm
Students can use the library before school, break, lunch, and after school. Year 7 & 8 students have timetabled reading lessons in the library.
The library has a bank of computers for student use and offers a wide selection of books & magazines, including material to support students at GCSE and A Level.
Reading is important…
At Oriel we believe that reading is vitally important, which is why we invest in 2 reading programmes.
BookBuzz & Accelerated Reader
BookBuzz – Free Book!
Bookbuzz is an exciting reading programe developed by BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity.
Oriel pays for all Year 7 and 8 students to take part, giving them the chance to choose and keep a book they will love to help them get excited about reading!
Accelerated Reader
AR offers our students the ability to measure their reading range and progress towards individually set targets through a series of on-line tests and book quizzes.
We have invested in the library book stock in order to be able offer a full range of different level AR titles. Of our 13,000 items in stock, there are 3,300 titles available for loan across the full range of AR reading levels – and we are adding all the time!
Magazines
Sixth Form
As well as A level book stock, the library also holds many specific curriculum-based magazines including the complete range of Hodder Reviews featuring topical articles, cutting-edge research and brand new case studies. These reviews also have articles from Principal Examiners and Exam Boards to give tailored exam support.
Complete Issues
Oriel subscribes to Complete Issues the online resource for libraries with thousands of stimulating articles, reliable statistics and compelling personal accounts. Providing informed opinions and statistics from dependable sources, Complete Issues offers a single, safe, secure, up-to-date source for all these topics:
Alcohol, drugs and smoking, Animals, Body image, Britain & its citizens, Bullying, Disability, Education, Environment, Equality, Ethics, Family & relationships, Finance, Food & drink, Gender, Health, Internet & media, Law & order, Religion, Science & technology, Sport & leisure, Travel & transport, War & conflict, Wider world, Work
Library Staff
Oriel library is staffed by a fully qualified chartered librarian, student library assistants and parent volunteers.
Events
Author talks, book sales, competitions and World Book Day activities are just some of the exciting events on offer!
