Author Chris Powling opens new library in Kingsbury school
Author Chris Powling with pupils at the opening of the new library - Credit: Archant
Fresh chapter for book-loving pupils at Kingsbury Green Primary School
Primary school pupils are celebrating the official opening of a brand new library.
Kingsbury Green Primary School, in Old Kenton Lane, Kingsbury, opened the new reading area during a special day of celebrations which included ensemble musicians.
Author Chris Powling also joined in a reading session with a group of pupils and cut the ribbon.
The facility, which has been planned since July last year, is the culmination of months of preparation and hard work.
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Jane Scholey, assistant head-teacher at the school, said they wanted to create a library to be proud of.
She said: “We felt that a library in school was vital for our children.
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‘‘Many local libraries have closed recently and we wanted the children to have the chance to borrow as many books as possible.
“We wanted our library to instil a love of reading for pleasure – in all formats, books, IPADs, comics, etc.”
The library will be run with the help of pupil librarians.
