Libraries
The Junior Library
The popular and well-stocked Junior Library is used everyday by girls from Prep (Year 1) through to Upper II (Year 5), either choosing for pleasure in their lunch-break, having a quiet read of the many books and magazines available to them, or using the computer or reference books for their homework.
Library lessons take place for all classes every week during which the girls learn about how to use the library 
and its resources, as well as having the opportunity to discover new authors and books to inspire them with their reading. Girls are also able to shadow some of the national book awards suitable to their age-group, such as the Greeaway Medal and the Smarties Prize. Book-related events and competitions are centred around the library throughout the year, with special events for World Book Day and Book Week.
The Taylor Library
The impressive, pleasant, spacious library is well stocked with a wide range of books reflecting the curriculum as well as catering for leisure interests. A variety of resources 
are available for loan including fiction and non-fiction books, videos and dvds, cds and cassettes. Periodicals to support most subject areas, national daily newspapers and the cuttings folders may be used in the library. The library is open from 8.15am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday. There is open access for all students and staff before, during and after the school day for research, resource selection and study.
The library keeps it's resources regularly updated. 16 networked computers are available on the upper 
level, and a laptop is available for students unable to manage the stairs. . This pleasant and spacious environment not only celebrates national events such as Book Week and World Book Day, but is also home to pupils’ work in cross-curricular displays. Several clubs meet regularly in the library including the book club for younger girls, senior creative writing and the VI form Latte Club. Book-related events and reader development programmes such as theatre visits, Readathon and book-award shadowing are all regular occurrences.
The library staff are always on hand to help and respond to individual requests. The library also arranges author visits, clubs, promotional trips, quizzes and competitions all the while adding to the life of this vibrant department. Recent author visits have included popular fiction writers Michelle Paver, Geraldine McCaughrean and travel writer Will Randall.
Reference resources are available both in the library and online.
Issues Online (Login and Password availiable from the school library)
Reading Lists
Members of local libraries may also access reference resources as subscribed to by their local authority by inputting their local library card number on the appropriate website:
Reading Libraries: http://www.readinglibraries.org.uk/links/index.asp
Maidenhead Libraries: http://www.rbwm.gov.uk/web/onlinelibrary.htm
Wokingham Libraries: http://wokingham.spydus.co.uk/
Bracknell Libraries: http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/learning/learn-libraries/learn-libraries-weblinks.htm
The Careers Library
The Careers Library is extremely well equipped and there is an extensive section on University entrance with up to date information on all possible career areas, as well as GCSE/A level subject choices. Members of the Careers team are available to students every lunch time and at other publicised times during the day.
The Careers Library has a specialist area on Oxbridge entrance together with college entrance requirements.
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