National library week ideas

April is School Library Month and also contains National Library Week! Use these ideas and activities to celebrate.

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National Library Week is coming up... soon...ish...? (It's in April) But in case you were thinking about it already (hey, I'm already thinking summer reading - and I'm sure a lot of you are, too), here's a quick snapshot of what my library did last year. Based on a blog entry from many years ago (I think it was The Swiss Army Librarian, but I can't seem to find the original post; at any rate, thanks, Brian!!), I created a new kind of display for National Library Week. In the past, we'd asked…

National Library Week 2024: Ready, Set, Library! The theme for National Library Week 2024 (April 7-13) is Ready, Set, Library! National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina will serve as 2024 Honorary Chair. [columns=2][column] [/column][column] “I’m thrilled to serve as the honorary chair of National Library Week for 2024! Libraries connect our communities and enrich our lives in ways we may not realize, and one of my greatest…

Sat, 7 Feb is National Libraries Day ! Our libraries are facing huge challenges right now with all the budget cuts, and it's a great time to show your support. Libraries with trained librarians are a wonderful haven for readers, especially children, who can work their way through huge amounts of…

It's almost the new year, and you know what that means - planning for next year! I love planning almost as much as I love celebrating,...

Did you know that May is National Pet Month??? We thought it would be the purrrfect opportunity for another FANTASTIC library contest! Take a picture of a favorite pet (if you don’t have one, use …

January is rolling along and my kids (both my school and actual kids) are finally readjusted to our routine after winter break. While in real life, I find January-March the three most difficult months to

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The Library Adventure uses affiliate links, see our policies for more information.Kids ages 8 to 12 are often too busy with scheduled activities of their own to make it to library programs in the afternoons or evenings. For librarians who wish to increase attendance at programs for this age group, this can be very frustrating, […]

Does your family love the library as much as mine does? I have a fun post over on Blessed Beyond a Doubt about all of the cool stuff you can find at a library. Be sure to print out your library scavenger hunt! This song is always running through my head when we visit the [...]

10 Reading Week Ideas No comments Read Across America, Reading, reading week, Teaching Ideas Once a year we get the opportunity to dedicate a full week to all things related to reading. Reading Week, or Read Across America, is such a great way to instill a love of learning in students. This post contains affiliate links for your shopping convenience. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links. For more information about my Disclosure Policy, please…

Help kids celebrate National Library Week with this free printable worksheet. #NationalLibraryWeek #freeprintable

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April 11-15, 2016, is National Library Week! I love the library so much. Our family depends on it. All are welcome at the library and everything is free. In addition to being able to find and check out awesome books, music and more, the Chesterfield County Library always offers an array of fun community events such as discussion groups and classes. The library is one of our family's "happy places". We always leave the library happier and knowing more than when we went in. I could go on and…

Tired of seeing bored students during study hall? Looking for fresh ways to get them excited about visiting the library? In this post, I’ll share creative monthly challenges that I’ve used to transform my school library into a hub of activity and imagination. From turning a ghost into a famous book character in October to building epic summer reading stacks in June, these simple yet impactful ideas will inspire students to engage, create, and explore—all while keeping your library lively and…