#school library

Play in the Elementary School Library

Libraries can provide joy and relief by offering a chance to play. Here are some of my favorite ways to include play in the school library.

Running a Book Quiz Challenge In Your School Library: A How To

Tips and tricks for running a successful book quiz challenge in your school library.

5 Ways to Bring Teachers Into Your School Library

Getting students into the library can be one challenge, but getting teachers into the library is a completely different animal.

What To Do When a Teen Tells You They Hate Reading

A school librarian provides some strategies for what do when teenagers say, "I hate reading." Tip: try different formats and genres!

New Year’s Resolutions for School Librarians

I hope you'll find something in this list to help make the next part of the school year a little lighter, simpler, or more exciting.

Book Fair Bonanza: Five Tips To Make Your Book Fair Run Smoothly

School book fairs are a source of nostalgia for book lovers, but they're also a lot of work to run. Here are some tips that will help.

Why You Should Start a Student Library Assistant Program in Your Library

Running a student library assistant program has been a huge boon for this librarian. Here's why you should start one, too.

Why You Should Start a Dungeons & Dragons Club In Your Library

Looking for a fun, immersive activity for the school library? Here's why this librarian thinks you should start a Dungeons and Dragons club.

Bowling for Books: A Library Program to Get Kids Moving

Looking for ideas to get students moving and learning about the school library system? Check out one librarian's idea: bowling for books.

A Social Media Strategy for Libraries

A school librarian shares five ways that librarians can use social media to reach new users and engage their audience.