Library & Resources

Opening Hours

Monday – Thursday 9am-4.20pm
Friday – 9am-3.15pm

Staffing Mrs D. Cloughley Librarian,
Assisted at lunchtime by VI Form Library Committee

The Library is situated in the old historic area of the school. Bright, comfortable, quiet surroundings are complimented by Honours boards. The boards carry the names of Scholars who have gone before.

The Library is a focal point for many visitors from home and abroad who visit the City of Armagh each year.

A warm and friendly welcome awaits anyone wishing to avail of the many facilities and services available to both staff and students.

These include:

A fully Automated Eclipse Library System
Online catalogue / Students Request App.
Internet Linked PC’s / Printer
Wi- Fi
Card operated Photocopier
Non-fiction, Fiction and Reference books
Bibliotheraphy Section Audio books / DVD’s
Book Review files
Reading lists
Periodicals and Daily newspapers
ELB Project request facilities
Curriculum support boxes for class use
Information leaflets from outside agencies
Themed displays throughout the year
Bronze and Silver reading records for junior pupils
Library and Information induction sessions for classes
Seating and large tables to accommodate study
After school study facility

Library Aims

  • To provide a professionally managed and well organised Library

  • To provide an environment which is safe, inviting and conducive to learning?

  • Provide resources for teachers and students with different abilities

  • To promote the concept of reading for enjoyment

Annual Events

Bookbuzz
Poetry day
Remembrance – War in Literature
Black History Month
World Book Day Celebrations
Scholastic 3 day Book fair