--- title: "St Joseph's Catholic Academy Opens Exciting New School Library" url: "https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-11-09-st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-opens-exciting-new-school-library" school: "St Joseph’s Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Stockton and Billingham [Click Here](https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** 01642 360401 **Email:** office@stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk # St Joseph's Catholic Academy Opens Exciting New School Library ![Image of St Joseph's Catholic Academy Opens Exciting New School Library](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/news/893802489_2146556699323530_4439188369381519674_n.png.jpeg) 9 November 2026 Pupils at St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Norton are celebrating the opening of a newly transformed school library, creating an inspiring space that will help nurture a lifelong love of reading. Filled with a significant investment in brand-new books, the library offers something for every reader, from adventure stories and mysteries to fantasy, sport and non-fiction titles. ### A Library Full of Possibilities The new library has been carefully designed to encourage children to explore new genres, discover favourite authors and develop a passion for reading. With a wide range of books available, pupils can enjoy exciting stories, learn new facts and embark on literary adventures that support both their learning and imagination. ### Librarians Lead the Way The school's dedicated team of librarians has played an important role in bringing the library to life. They have worked incredibly hard to organise, label and prepare the new space, ensuring it is welcoming, accessible and ready for fellow pupils to enjoy. ### Opening a World of Reading Staff are excited to see children making the most of the new library and discovering all it has to offer. The academy hopes the new space will inspire generations of readers and help pupils experience the joy and benefits of reading for years to come. **Open a Book, Open a World!** [Enrichment](https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/news/tag/enrichment) [ Class 9 Reflects on the Message of the Good Samaritan](https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/news/2026-10-12-class-9-reflects-on-the-message-of-the-good-samaritan) ![St Joseph’s Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-joseph-s-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Joseph’s Catholic Academy Ragworth Road Norton Stockton on Tees TS20 1HR 01642 360401 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office365.com/carmel.org.uk) - [Parents Evening System](https://stjosephsrcnorton.parentseveningsystem.co.uk/) - [Accelerated Reader](https://www.myon.co.uk/login/index.html) - [Teams FAQs](https://bhcet.org.uk/information/teams-faqs/) - [Remote Learning](https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/information/remote-learning) - [Online Payments](https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin) - [Remote Learning](https://remote.carmel.org.uk/) - [Liturgy](https://liturgy.bhcet.org.uk/) - [Year 6 Transition Curriculum](https://bhcet.org.uk/year6transitioncurriculum/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stjosephsnorton/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stjosephscatholicacademy/) ### Translation ### Office 365 [Sign in to Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St Joseph’s Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stjosephsnorton.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)