Elementary school library ideas

These inspiring school libraries will motivate even the most reluctant readers! Get ideas for murals, displays, and more.

Don't let a short schedule keep you from providing engaging library programming. These 30-minute library lessons are perfect for librarians!

These library activities for kids help kids make the most of the time they have in the library!

Some school libraries are reinventing themselves as makerspaces, but this Ohio library took a slightly different approach and has seen incredible results.

Mrs. ReaderPants: First Days of School in a New-To-You Library

Over the last several years, I've done at lot of change up our library space at Stewart. Here's some of my tips to help you rethink your library.

I know that we are all sorting through Bulletin Boards right now. Some years I have even made a Board outline for the year. Good in theory but wasted time because I either see something else I love or time runs out ....or SOMETHING!! My intention was to "curate" these boards and list the original site. After two boards and 30 minutes, I gave that up - if I know the original source, I list it but most of these have been pinned dozens of times at least. NONE of these are my original boards - I…

An Elementary school library makeover that was facilitated by a donation from Overstock.com. Come see how we enticed the kids to come sit and read.

When we let students know that reading is worthwhile, it creates a chain reaction of learning. Here are 25 strategies for fostering a reading culture.

Whole Number Dewey is common sense cataloging for elementary school libraries and children's sections of public libraries.

Haven't tried a book tasting with your students yet? This fun reading activity is an awesome way to introduce genres in your elementary classroom or library!

Author spotlight library display made by @lacemeier

Explore tips for designing a student-centered library, emphasizing needs, stakeholder input, offering choices, and future-oriented design.

Plan engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes by creating a routine, adding variety, including music and movement, and have fun!

Next week marks the start of National Library Week!

Struggle with making the library fun and engaging while keeping everyone on task? Try these 5 tips for school library classroom management.

Here are 27 library activities for kids that will give you different ways of engaging them at the library and help to grow a love of reading.

This elementary school library lesson plan is a great starting off point for a lesson, as well as for a teacher evaluation template.

Sometimes, library orienation can fell repetitive from year to year. Here, I list my favorite resources to use in your school libraries to start the year!