Opening Times
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4pm
What matters most in The Library?
At the heart of our school is our vibrant and welcoming Library — one of the biggest in the area. Reading for pleasure is at the centre of everything we do in the library. We encourage pupils to discover new genres and authors, while developing the curiosity, confidence and creativity that reading fosters.
The Lower floor is home to our fiction collection. It has comfortable sofas, beanbags and reading chairs that create a calm and comfortable atmosphere for library sessions. The Upper floor includes our non-fiction section, independent study area for older students, and our fully equipped IT suite featuring 30 PCs.
Our growing collection of approximately 14,000 books ranges from the very rare (the oldest being from 1895!) to the very recent ‘Booktok trending’ novels. The shelves are organised into colour-coded genres to help pupils easily find books they love, but to also encourage them to explore something new. The Library is for everyone, so the collection is deliberately curated to be inclusive of all. Whether you are a fluent reader, you’re developing your confidence, or you have SEND needs - there is a book for you here!
Our Library is more than just a place to borrow books however; ‘Pupil Voice’ plays an important role in shaping the books, resources and clubs on offer. Pupils can request the purchase of specific books, and many new clubs, displays and activities have been created from pupil suggestions.
Supporting Learning Across the Curriculum
The Library also supports pupils learning across the whole school. The collection links closely to the curriculum, and dedicated displays highlight relevant subjects and themes.
KS4 students regularly use the Library to support GCSE coursework, presentations and independent study, while KS3 enjoy timetabled library sessions with their English teachers once a fortnight to foster reading for pleasure.
Beyond the classroom
We take great pride in our creative displays, which celebrate seasonal themes, topical events, authors and genres. The displays are changed very regularly and allow pupils to engage with books in new ways each visit. During the winter months, blankets and cushions help pupils feel cosy and warm, and in summer months, pupils can enjoy our secure outdoor reading area as part of library sessions.
With extended opening hours, the Library provides a safe and welcoming environment where pupils can:
• Read quietly
• Complete homework
• Access computers for study
• Borrow and renew books
• Attend extra-curricular clubs and activities
The Library is a place where every pupil can feel part of the thriving MOCS community.
Some images of our library are included in the gallery below: