Learning Resource Centre

30/08/2026

📚✨ Happy Birthday to Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley! ✨📚

Born on 30 August 1797, Mary Shelley changed literary history when she wrote Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus, first published in 1818. Written when she was just 18 years old, the novel is widely regarded as one of the earliest works of science fiction and continues to inspire readers, writers, filmmakers and scientists today.

The daughter of philosopher William Godwin and pioneering women's rights advocate Mary Wollstonecraft, Shelley grew up surrounded by radical ideas that helped shape her imagination and her writing.

More than 225 years after her birth, her famous question still resonates: What responsibilities come with creation and discovery? A remarkable author whose work remains as relevant as ever.

26/08/2026

❤️ We are saddened to hear about the passing of Dolly Parton, whose warmth, generosity and dedication to helping others touched countless lives around the world.

Dolly believed that "You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children"

Through her Imagination Library, Dolly helped put books into the hands of children around the world, inspiring a lifelong love of reading and opening doors to learning, creativity, and opportunity.

As an LRC, we know the power that books have to change lives, and Dolly's legacy is a beautiful reminder that everybody deserves the chance to discover the world through stories.

Thank you, Dolly, for showing the world that literacy is one of the greatest gifts we can give. Your kindness and vision will continue to inspire readers for generations to come. 📖✨

Dolly Parton
19 January 1946 - 25 August 2026

25/08/2026

Will you be staying up to see the lunar eclipse? 🌕

Top tips for seeing this week's lunar eclipse

24/08/2026

📚 Enrolling this week?

Why not take a moment to look around your Learning Resource Centre while you're here?

The LRC is more than just books. We're here to support you throughout your time at college with:

✅ Study spaces
✅ PCs and printing facilities
✅ Books and eBooks
✅ Research and study support
✅ Wellbeing and leisure reading

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning for another year, we look forward to welcoming you.

Come and say hello! 👋

21/08/2026

✨Family Fun Day! ⤵️

🚒🚒 The countdown is on!

Grangetown Fire Station’s Summer Open Day is almost here. Join us on Saturday 29 August, from 11am to 3pm, for a free family day out packed with activities, displays and the chance to meet your local emergency services.

🎈 Bouncy castle
💦 Dunk tank
🎨 Face painting
🍔 Food and drink
🐕 Police Dog Section
🚓 Armed Response Unit display
🎉 And much more!

📍 Grangetown Fire Station, TS6 9AA

🎟️ Free entry

🚗 If possible, please park at the nearby Tesco and walk to the station to help keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.

21/08/2026

✨ 10 Landscapes that have inspired authors best selling novels 📖 🌳

Explore the stunning landscapes on your doorstep that have inspired best-selling novels and the British literary canon as it is today.

20/08/2026

Wild about Wilding? 🌿🦋 Discover, learn, and reconnect with the nature all around you with the Wilding app ⤵️

One of the things Great Big Green Week reminds us every year is how much people want to connect with nature, and how much easier that becomes once you know where to look. 🌿

We recommend the excellent free app from our friends at Wildling, mapping over 2,000 nature spaces across the UK, from ancient woodlands to hidden urban green corners, alongside fresh seasonal nature content each week. It has also just launched free, self-led Ranger Missions trails for families to explore together.

Wildling brings fresh nature content every week: what's coming into season and where to spot it, the small signs of the natural world shifting around you, and simple ways to notice more on a walk you thought you already knew inside out.

We wanted to share it as a simple way to keep that Great Big Green Week spirit of noticing and connecting with nature going, all year round. 🍃

Download the app to connect with nature near you, link in comments 👇

19/08/2026

🌟 Exam results are just the beginning of the next chapter.

A huge well done to all students on receiving their results. Your hard work, determination and resilience deserve to be celebrated.

As enrolment gets underway, don't forget that the Learning Resource Centre is here to help you achieve your goals, with access to books, online resources, quiet study spaces and friendly support whenever you need it.

Whether you're joining us for the first time or returning to continue your studies, we look forward to welcoming you to the LRC.

15/08/2026

Today marks Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day), commemorating Japan's surrender on 15 August 1945 and the end of the Second World War. Thousands of British, Commonwealth and Allied personnel continued to serve and fight in the Far East and Pacific long after VE Day.

Today, we remember their courage, sacrifice and service

Take a moment to learn about VJ Day and the experiences of those who served.

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Explore the history of VJ Day, marking Japan’s surrender in 1945, and learn about the vital role of Commonwealth and Allied forces in the Far East campaign.

11/08/2026

📚✨ in 1897, Enid Blyton was born. ✨📚

One of the world's most popular children's authors, Enid Blyton inspired generations of readers with adventures, mysteries and magical tales that continue to be enjoyed today.

Whether you grew up with the Famous Five, the Secret Seven or the Magic Faraway Tree, her stories have sparked a love of reading for millions of readers around the world.

💬 What's your favourite Enid Blyton book or childhood memory of reading her stories?