Tag: books

Helping Kindergarten (and New Students) Fall in Love with the Library

July 29, 2026

Creating First Library Experiences They’ll Never Forget For many kindergarten students, the school library feels like stepping into a magical place. Rows and rows of books. Bright displays. Comfortable reading spaces. A friendly librarian waiting to welcome them. It’s exciting—but it can also feel a little overwhelming. Everything is new. The room is bigger than… More Helping Kindergarten (and New Students) Fall in Love with the Library

First Week Library Lessons That Build Excitement

July 27, 2026

Activities That Teach Library Expectations Without Feeling Like a List of Rules Every school librarian faces the same challenge at the beginning of the year. Students need to learn: Those procedures matter. But if the first library visit is nothing more than twenty minutes of rules, students may leave remembering only one thing: “Libraries have… More First Week Library Lessons That Build Excitement

Library Lady Bulletin Board Ideas with decorative elements

Back-to-School Bulletin Board Ideas for School Libraries

July 24, 2026

Looking for some Bulletin Board Ideas? Here are some ways to promote Back to School. Links in this post may be affiliate links. Purchases made using these links will not cost you more, but may pay me an affiliate fee. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program… More Back-to-School Bulletin Board Ideas for School Libraries

Book Displays That Practically Check Out the Books for You

July 23, 2026

Book Display Ideas That Really Increase Library Circulation Every school librarian has experienced it. A shelf full of wonderful books sits quietly for months. Then you place a few of those same books on a display near the entrance… …and suddenly they’re all checked out by the end of the week. The books didn’t change.… More Book Displays That Practically Check Out the Books for You

Creating a Warm, Welcoming Library That Students Want to Visit

July 22, 2026

How to Make Every Student Feel Like They Belong Long before students check out their first book, they’re deciding something important: “Do I feel comfortable here?” Within moments of walking through the library doors, students begin forming impressions. Is this a place where I’m welcome? Can I explore without worrying about making a mistake? Will… More Creating a Warm, Welcoming Library That Students Want to Visit

Friday Finds – Pi Day

March 1, 2024

Pi Day is March 14. Here are some Friday Finds for you that will help you celebrate Pi Day. Links in this post may be affiliate links. Purchases made using these links will not cost you more but may pay me an affiliate fee. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program,… More Friday Finds – Pi Day