Jun 17Win £1000 for Our School LibraryPlease could as many parents and carers as possible enter this competition. Parsons Down could win £1,000 of National Book Tokens plus...
Apr 1PDP Library Book DonationsThank you so much to everyone who responded to my plea for library books on our Facebook page! There have been some really lovely books...
Feb 28The Masked Reader Returns!It's time to get your detective skills ready! Who is behind each mask? Our Masked Reader videos will be released daily throughout the...
Feb 18World Book Day ActivitiesThursday 3rd March, we will be celebrating World Book Day. This year, we will be inviting the children to bring in their favourite book...
Oct 4, 2021Free Local Author Event At Thatcham LibraryAs part of the Thatcham Festival, local author Anita Loughrey will be holding a FREE author event at Thatcham Library from 2pm to 3pm on...
Jul 9, 2021Summer Reading ChallengeWe’re so excited to reveal the theme for the Summer Reading Challenge 2021! Get ready for Wild World Heroes, arriving online and in your...
Jul 9, 2021Summer Reading BingoHere is an alternative to the Summer Reading Challenge for you to get stuck into over the Summer Holidays. Rather than specific texts, it...
May 7, 2021Win £5,000 For Our School Library!This is a fantastic opportunity to fill our library with new books! National Book Tokens are giving you the chance to win £5,000 of...
Mar 1, 2021The World Book Day Fun Begins!World Book Day is this Thursday and the staff at Parsons Down have been busy creating some wonderful activities for you to take part in....
Feb 25, 2021World Book Day 2021On Thursday 4th March, it is World Book Day! This year we will be sending home virtual voucher codes instead of the paper £1 vouchers. We...
Feb 25, 2021West Berkshire Libraries - Access And ActivitiesGovernment restrictions for managing COVID-19 mean that all West Berkshire Libraries buildings are currently closed except for book...
Dec 14, 2020Christmas Gift Guide - The Best Children's BooksThe Books For Topics website has put together a gift guide of recommended reads for Primary School children. There are lots of books to...
Oct 22, 2020Half Term Book Island ChallengePlay the National Book Tokens "Book Island Challenge" for your chance to win a £10 National Book Token or some free books!
Sep 18, 2020Free Online Phonics GameFree to download between 16/09/2020 and 22/09/2020 Teach Your Monster to Read is an online game designed to help support your child’s...
Jul 17, 2020Win £5000 In Book Tokens For PDP (And £100 of Book Tokens For Yourself)!Fill in the quick and easy competition form and you could win £5,000 of National Book Tokens for the Parsons Down libraries! What's more,...
Jul 13, 2020West Berkshire Libraries: The Summer Reading ChallengeJoin the Silly Squad for the West Berkshire Libraries Summer Reading Challenge! If you can't currently get to a library, simply join in...
Jul 6, 2020Summer Reading BingoHere is an alternative to the Summer Reading Challenge for you to get stuck into over the Summer Holidays. Rather than specific texts, it...
Jul 3, 2020Cressida Cowell's Creativity Summer CampBetween 6th-10th July, Cressida Cowell, author of "How To Train Your Dragon" is launching a Summer Camp to celebrate books, reading and...
Jun 23, 2020Year 5s - Your Chance To Be A Librarian!Hello all Year 5s! I am currently recruiting new librarians for next year. If you are hard working, have great organisational skills and...
Jun 9, 2020Daily Challenge Tuesday 9th JuneFor your challenge today, find a comfy spot outside and curl up with a book about nature. Remember to let us know what you learn and...