Library

Reading for pleasure is a fundamental part of Dulwich College Junior School. Open from 8.30am to 5.00pm every day, the Library offers a vast range of fiction for all ages, plus graphic novels, audiobooks, newspapers, comics and magazines. We also house a wide range of non-fiction to support learning and encourage boys’ interests. 

The library itself is comfortable and welcoming – filled with books, magazines and comics, audio books, computers and comfortable floor cushions for relaxing. 

The library is open every break-time and lunchtime and there are opportunities for boys to engage with various clubs based in the library such as the ever-popular Year 3 Storytelling club. 

Weekly Lessons 

Each class has a weekly library session – sharing and encouraging reading – with their class teacher and our Junior School Librarian. In these lessons, pupils learn important library, research and reading skills, and have the opportunity to share what they have been reading with their peers and explore the library range. A constantly updated stock of over 8200 books ensures boys are curious about new titles and authors, as well as encouraged to savour classic texts.  

Reading Challenges and Enrichment 

An array of reading initiatives encourage boys of all year groups to try new genres and authors and read regularly throughout the holidays. Participation in these challenges are voluntary but those who complete the challenges are celebrated. 

The Annual themed Book Week with a wide range of literary and book related activities is one of the highlights of the Junior School year, aimed at all year groups from treasure hunts, to author visits, creative writing competitions and crafts. 

Author visits are a regular addition to the Junior School calendar and provide great inspiration to pupils. Recent authors include Piers Torday, Simon Mayo, Chris Bradford, Michelle Paver and MG Leonard.