Perhaps you can have a theme about a particular book series, to promote a new book in the series, or a themed book character. We appreciate your creativity! Useful Library Display Ideas - Hidisplaystand.com One of the libraries in the system where I work attends the large Viasakhi Parade every year. What a wealth of information on these pages. The themes in this set will save you time, show off your library books, and get those students reading!Save 20% when you buy the full-year bundle! Here are a few more creative library book display ideas for January: National Hobby Month - Share books about various hobbies and sports. . Peggy Hazelwood from Desert Southwest, U.S.A. on August 11, 2011: Very nice! SPORTS AND FITNESS MONTH (feature books about aerobics, weightlifting, biking, hiking, and all sorts of sports), STAFF FAVORITES (get everyone on the staff to pull 2 or 3 books that they liked and put them in this display). sukkran trichy from Trichy/Tamil Nadu on February 21, 2011: movies, radios, televisions and other means of entertainment which also have some instructive value tend to decrease the importance of books and divert our attention from them. I now have a much greater appreication for the creativity of our library staff in developing the clever displays they use! ), ENJOY YOUR GARDEN (books on garden pests, growing vegetables, mulching, cookbooks for salads, vegetables and canning), I'M BORED - KEEP THE KIDS BUSY (books about activities for kids, crafts, trips, science, nature, games, camping), ENJOY NATURE - (books about visiting national parks, birding, butterfly and hummingbird gardening, wildllife, identifying wildflowers and trees), FAMILY REUNION MONTH - (books about planning a reunion, finding relatives, picnics, outdoor group games, even genealogy), URBAN HOMESTEADING - (books about raising chickens, gardening, growing fruits and vegetables in your backyard). Use the Classroom Ideas that have been created for our library-themed stories. This is a really neat lens! ), Chinese New Year book display (shared by Sharon Moore), Another display by Sharon Moore - Books and Bordeaux (books about wine). I really like the For Dummies display. CruiseReady from East Central Florida on September 22, 2011: LOVE the "Score with a Good Book" display. We have a TV on wheels in the school library that shows a slideshow of book recommendations and photos. It's become a rather joke that other people do them and I tweak. Reading is so important in our lives and the lives of our children. I created a version that is Books to Read Before You Leave Glenthorne and to be honest, Ive rotated a few out here and there and added more to it. Feel free to download and use any of my signs in your library, or check out my tips for creating non-boring non-fiction displays. :p. I especially like the One World Many Studies display. Adult Book Displays | Meriden Public Library Blessings. When the display gets depleted, it's easy to change the sign and put fresh books on the rack. There are many non-fiction books available about Vaisakhi but it is often included in books about the faith identity. It does seem like a good thing to be aware of when you want to have more people check out some not so well know books. There seems to be steady stream of librarians visiting this page. You have some great information here, and lovely ideas. This set of Library Display Posters for February includes 21 full-color posters and read-alike bookmarks in eight themes for February. The 2022 theme for ISLM is " READING FOR GLOBAL PEACE AND HARMONY." Visit us at the Roseland Regional Library to see these amazing quilts. Very cool information. I didn't set up book displays, but I put together bulletin boards which was fun. Book displays - Eastern Kentucky University, Banned Books Week | Good Ideas from Vermont Public Libraries. Zip. I've included a bunch below with some general discussion around them. Upton Hall - Welcome Back This is a great Lens and very good idears. HUG A POET - National Poetry Month (feature poetry books, biographies of poets and how to write poetry) I recommend separate displays for poetry for children and poetry for adults. stock the display with these), PLAN YOUR VACATION (travel tip books, destinations, traveling with children, pets, handicapped), LOOKING FORWARD TO SUMMER FUN (books on swimming, golf, nature, crafts, children's activities, and gardening if you don't have a separate display on that), NATIONAL HOME IMPROVEMENT MONTH (show off books on home repairs, decorating, decluttering, landscaping, home projects, adding storage), BOOKS TO MAKE YOU LOL (humorous stories or joke books), FRACTURED FAIRY TALES FOR GROWN-UPS (retellings of classic fairy tales in adult fiction), HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW - (this can be vegetable and flower gardening), AFTER GRADUATION - (advice books for young adults on finding jobs, learning to budget, independent living), DADS ARE SPECIAL (books about fatherhood, biographies written about a dad, parenting books about being a good father), JUNE IS NATIONAL ROSE MONTH (books on growing roses and flower arranging, stretch it a little with fiction books with "rose" in the title), AUDIOBOOK MONTH (feature all your audiobooks), To capitalize on a big name author, have a display that changes each month. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. (books on money management, getting out of debt, budgeting, thriftiness, investing) People often resolve to improve their finances in January, so set up a display with that theme. Awesome. Now I am not afraid to swim in the deep water. Now if I only could get a job as a Librarian! Materials that have been made for these themes are available by clicking on the theme in the sidebar, or on the links below. Fabulous book display resource page! I RESOLVE TO. (anything that fits with New Year's resolutions - get out of debt, be a better parent, learn to spell, read more, cook healthy meals). COOL READING (fiction with snow on the cover or in the title, books on Antarctica, penguins, frozen desserts) Alternate title: COOL BOOKS, HOT DAYS, CELEBRATE SUMMER (books on picnics, BBQs, swimming, beaches, gardening, baseball, camping, and other summertime activities), LEARN A LANGUAGE (CDs, books, and DVDs for learning various languages) alternate display title: GO MULTI-LINGUAL, FIXER UPPER (home repair books, painting, plumbing, projects), For some offbeat days check out this page on lesser-known days and, AUTUMN FICTION (any novel with fall or autumn in the title, look for covers with autumn leaves or scenes), CELEBRATE LIBRARY-CARD-SIGN-UP-MONTH (fill the display with fiction about librarians and a mix of books for children about the library), September 19 - TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY (leave the display up for the whole week to feature fictional pirates and nonfiction as well). Thanks so much for sharing so many wonderful library display ideas. Alternate slogans: AROUND THE WORLD IN A BOOK, LET'S TRAVEL, BOOKS TRANSPORT YOU TO FAR AWAY PLACES, NATIONAL QUILTING MONTH (books about quilting and patchwork projects) or PIECE BY PIECE. Of course, the books listed here can be borrowed through interlibrary loan. If you have a handy volunteer in your Friends of the Library group, ask them to make the top part to put on one of your tables. I like your lens, I enjoyed reading it. Im not sure if you are still updating this site but Feb. 17th 2021 is National I Read Canadian Day this will be the second year. Ive added that one to the calendar. Children's Monthly Themes South Portland Public Library You can put Thanksgiving books in with this or give them their own display. Feature lots of historical fiction from all different eras. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It is essential to get maximum use out of the materials and to keep your patrons interested and returning again and again. February: Friendship March: Dr. Seuss April: Poetry May: Family Focus - Mothers June: Family Focus - Fathers July: Fourth of July/America Lime Juice (a graphic design agency) produce some really cool themed library book merchandising posters that you can buy, print out yourself and use for your merchandising displays. So much info that I can't process all of it. Reading a book, to me, is like having a conversation of sorts with the author. January National Braille Literacy Month 1 - Copyright Law Day 2 - National Science Fiction Day 9-15 - Universal Letter Writing Week 11 - Poetry at Work Day 18 - Thesaurus Day 18 - Winnie the Pooh Day (birthday of author A.A. Milne) 19 - Edgar Allan Poe's birthday 23 - National Handwriting Day January: New Year Celebrations Around the World! Monthly Book Displays - Book Displays - LibGuides at Conrad N. Hilton Library Book Displays: Monthly Book Displays Book Displays Monthly themed displays of featured books from the CIA Library Collection. If the budget won't stretch to buy one of these, check with the Friends of the Library or a special donor. A friend found an article about a library displays make completely out of dusty books (my library's term for books that haven't been checked out in awhile). A never forgetting lens ,gives a very clear idea about book displays. Click on the highlighted link above to see other historic events to feature. Once a coworker had to go to lunch and asked me to finish. Its an easy idea to help students share some love. I actually like dogs better than cats so I cant believe I missed it . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Karissa is a Children's and Teen Services librarian at a public library in Ontario with a soft spot for Middle Grade fiction, ridiculous video games, and people who bring her coffee. The staff cleverly placed cut-out figures of people cleaning around the books. You may like to consider books about Vaisakhi during April, since this celebration ties well into a Spring display. And later in life I worked for a time in a used bookstore. Because I loved working in the children's department an' read many, many of the children's books, that librarian did occasionally take my suggestions an' make smaller displays of books that I found to be remarkable. I love when people bookmark my blog posts . but all men of cultured tastes know that books and not these instruments of recreations can satisfy our craving for knowledge and for stable and lasting companionship of the wise which is essential for the free development of our personality. You can put books between two bookends and place a small sign next to it. Thank you, you are a mind reader this type of list has been on my To Do list (as you can see from that sentence my lists have lists!) February 26th - TELL A FAIRY TALE DAY (besides fairy tales, include some biographies of Hans Christian Anderson or even Walt Disney), FAMOUS LOVERS (This can be fictional lovers or real people. | Karissa in the Library, Karissa Fast - Children and Teen Librarian, 10 Poems That Teenagers Might Actually Love. Will you be updating your list and sharing? (LogOut/ And I only went to MY library!! International City/County Management Association. For my 4 year old DS too! Make an eye-catching display by featuring some partially burned books and a slogan like the one here. The Bestselling Fantasy Books of All Time, The Nobel Prize In Literature Winners You Need to Read, Should You Buy That? Great list, love it! ), TV TIE-INS (books related to television shows, TV stars, reality shows, fan books, books that inspired television shows), WOODWORKING PROJECTS (making wooden toys, furniture, whittling, carving, cabinet work, even home building), ALL ABOUT ANTIQUES (collectibles, price guides, history of antiques), PAIN - DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT (back pain, headaches, foot pain, other kinds of pain, treatment, management of chronic pain, prevention through exercise, safe lifting), GET THE JOB YOU WANT (resume books, interviewing, cover letters, job searching, job training), FIND YOUR FAMILY ROOTS (genealogy, collecting oral history, videotaping grandparents, writing family memories), ODDITIES (circus sideshow, odd architecture, unusual animals, unique scenery/travel), SPY STORIES or SPY VS SPY (bring out all the espionage fiction, don't forget James Bond), THANKSGIVING FICTION (Check Goodreads for seasonal fiction lists), READY FOR WINTER? You'll also get to enter in a raffle to win a lego prize! Love books - can't afford all I want, so haunt two lovely book exchange shops that also make delightful displays - and the shop owner and I DO love to chat about books and 'good reads'. You've provided so many options for library displays. lots of good info! Alternate slogans: WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN SELDOM MAKE HISTORY, WOMEN YOU NEVER HEARD OF (fill it with lesser-known women's memoirs) And do you use the upgraded service if its something like Canva? What a great idea for a country to have. I remember when I was a kid and I always liked seeing the different displays in the library for the holidays and such. Alisha Vargas from Reno, Nevada on September 08, 2010: So those tempting book displays are really just a sneaky way to convince me to take home even more books. December is Human Rights Month Ive done a successful display for that! This might be a good spot to display a sign like TODAY IN HISTORY with something fresh each day. This is a good resource for librarians. 1,295 Pins 1y S Collection by Staying Cool in the Library Similar ideas popular now Library Decor Book Display Library Lessons Classroom Library It'll draw people into the library. The first two library displays for 2019 featured being kind and friendship. LEGO Club | Denver Public Library This vintage Valentine from my collection could be enlarged and words added next to it for your February display of books for Valentine's Day. Also, December is a good month for winter topics. :P. I ALWAYS check out the displays, book selections, looking for inspiration, so your work is not wasted. Thank you for sharing this. I do have a Countdown to Vaisakhi printable available for teachers interested on my author site please feel free to reach out:). May the 4th Be With You 2017: Star Wars Library Program, Guest Post: Celebrating Da with Puppet Theatre , Library Services for Children Journal Club, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, Martin Luther King Jr.s Birthday: social justice books (January 15), Multicultural Childrens Book Day (Last Friday in January), Lunar New Year (end of January/early February), Tu BShevat/Celebration of Trees (End of January/early February), Valentines Day/Blind Date with a Book (February 14), National Flag of Canada Day (February 15), Pink Shirt Day: anti-bullying and books with pink covers (End of February), Oscars: movies and actor biographies (end of February), Spring Reads/Spring into a Good Book (March 21), National Humour Month (joke and riddle books), May-nia (fill in with any alliterative title, such as Music May-nia), International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (May 17), National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21), Dot Day: books with dots/spots; art and drawing books (September 15), Science Literacy Week (3rd week of September). For Immediate Release August 29, 2019 . International Association of School Librarianship - International This display has been very popular with students. I'll have to come back a few times, but definitely good information to consider. Virginia Allain (author) from Central Florida on December 12, 2010: @ChrissLJ: Wow, that's perfect for my Library Christmas Trees lens. The display changes each month. Thanks for the feedback! Thanks for an inspiring lens! Join us for songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and more! January Library Display Posters - All Grade Levels - Mrs. ReaderPants Fill the display with authors similar to the featured author. You could turn it into a contest and send leaflets home with students (provide schools with the leaflets). Have a great afternoon, Shelly. If you have any books on the topic youd recommend, I would love to order them for my library! Thanks again! Its a wonderful chance to connect with community members. Christine Larsen from South Australia on September 13, 2010: That's why I have such a painful muscle in my upper arm - lugging all my books around and reading every night in bed with my head propped up by same arm. Literary Holidays to Celebrate All Year Long - 5minlib.com See more ideas about library book displays, library displays, school library displays. Bookmarked! Thanks! What an incredibly useful page for librarians and bookstore owners, too. National Library Week 2022 - EBSCO Information Services You are providing an important service for so many! To get myself more organized I finally sat down and created a calendar filled with a years worth of display ideas. Make sure you do this where no patrons will be aghast at the sight of their librarian burning a book and where you won't accidentally set a grass fire. Thanks so much for sharing! October is International School Library Month (ISLM), an annual celebration of school libraries worldwide. Here's the email address: vallain@verizon.net. Just what i need as a children's librarian . Celebration Weeks & Promotional Events | Conferences & Events Continue the reading theme by observing International Literacy Day. After, checking out your lensall I can say is WOW! I also feel that this one works because it is slightly more subtle and allows the books to really jump out. 7 Interactive Bulletin Boards Ideas for Your Library Dont forget Groundhog Day (Feb 2) and Irish Heritage Month in March, Thanks for the list. September Themes, Holiday Activities, and Events - ThoughtCo St. Patrick's Day is March 17th. Looks cool. Any newsworthy event gives you free hype for a display. 800.745.8780. Thanks. I usually have a stack of books I have to read in the future, but sometimes it's more difficult to find books for my daughter. (there is a time lag before the comment posts, it goes to the moderator first). I need some idea or some topic for book display in December. You can stand the book up by fanning out the pages or get some slim wire racks to place the books upright on the tabletop display. BACK TO SCHOOL - school stories for children, books about adjusting to college, home schooling, adult education. It's such a shame when with a bit of care and attention they could look so attractive and so appealing for the children. . This set includes 21 posters and 36 read-alike bookmarks in themes including: Sept 11, Grandparents Day, Banned Books Week, Labor Day, and more. NEW RELEASES BY WEEK. Browse book day 2023 library ideas resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. CHRISTMAS STORIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY (holiday stories for reading aloud, classics like The Christmas Carol, anthologies of Christmas stories and poems), CHRISTMAS DECORATING (making wreaths, lighting displays, decorating the tree, making ornaments, etc. World Introvert Day - Showcase books about discovering yourself.. Earth's Rotation Day - Show off your space and Earth-themed books. Also included in: Library Display Posters Bundle - Monthly Library Signs - Library Genre Posters. In honor of National Memo Day, I have chosen this wonderful lens. MAKE A GIFT FOR MOM (show off craft books for making gifts that would appeal to mothers), GROW YOUR OWN FOOD - (vegetable gardening, edible landscaping, fruit and nut trees), BEAUTIFY YOUR YARD - (landscaping, tree planting, shrubs, decks, paths, pools). Here are 10 ideas to help you celebrate School Library Month and connect with students, educators and parents: 1. Month - International School Library Month. Dear Diary February: Celebrate! ORGANIZED AT LAST (books on storage, de-cluttering, housekeeping, filing, time management) A common New Year's resolution is getting organized. 35 Library monthly themes ideas in 2023 | library book displays, library displays, school library displays Library monthly themes 35 Pins 2w Collection by Julie Kaschmitter Krueger Similar ideas popular now Library Decor Book Display Classroom Library Library Lessons Library Bulletin Board Library Page Library Themes Library Work World Library Neat Lens! Its inclusion offers a mirror for a diverse population (especially in BC), and a window for those readers wishing to learn something new. Library Displays - reddit This site provides many specific display ideas that can be used in a variety of settings. Native American Heritage Month Library Display by Mary Alessi at The Decker Library at Maryland Institute College of Art the pin Mustache Library Display at Hinsdale Public Library View this post on Instagram Check out our own #heygirl series being featured on our Women's History display at the Southeast Branch Library. Make every bit of space in the library useful, by fitting in odd-sized racks wherever you can. i used to manage the periodicals floor at a college here in Hawaii :-) i wish i got to do displays, great lens! I love having students contribute to a library display, it helps remind everyone that the library is their space and their voice matters. Gather picture books, both fiction and nonfiction, which have pumpkins in the title or pictured on the front. Library Book Display Ideas for Every Month of the Year The Santa Rosa Quilt Guild and the Roseland Regional Library are teaming up to showcase the work of local quilt artists. HURRAH FOR THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE - Get this in place before the 4th of July. Weslandia Contest! How to: Get a few discarded, worn out or damaged books. A single or double book stand is great for featuring a special book right at the circulation desk where people will notice it as they check out their books. Kirkus Reviews' 10 Fun Summer Books With Black Protagonists. FALL PLEASURES (show off any pretty books about autumn, New England fall travel, pumpkins, apple cider), TIME FOR A MAKEOVER (this can be home makeovers, home staging, life makeovers, plastic surgery, weight loss), THINGS TO BE THANKFUL FOR (display feel-good books on family, pets, etc. The holidays give a natural batch of topics for displays, but keep in mind other holidays besides Christmas. Here are, BEACH READING (people often prefer paperbacks for beach reading, fill the display with light fiction), alternate title: READING FOR LAZY SUMMER DAYS, COOKING ON THE GRILL (celebrate National Grilling month by displaying cookbooks on grilling and BBQing), GREAT OUTDOOR SPACES or ENJOY OUTDOOR LIVING (show off books on deck and patio building, porches, swimming pools, fountains, landscaping, gazebos, child play areas, etc. I did not have much voice for how things were done, but those who did the displays were extremely conscientious 'bout keeping 'em updated an' user-friendly. Creating great library displays can be tough, and Ill admit that Im not the best at it. Hero Images/Getty Images. All creations will be on display in the library for the month. Great way to circulate nonfiction books that most tend to look past. Monthly Library Displays - A Celebration of Diversity by Patty Barfield | This newsletter was created with Smore, an online tool for creating beautiful newsletters for educators, nonprofits, businesses and more . Printer-friendly version Calendar of Events & Celebrations January 30, 2020 By ALA Public Programs Office Listed below are events and celebrations to help with your program planning. If there's a major news event (like a hurricane or earthquake), put out a display of books on that locale and also about preparing for a disaster or volunteerism. Trying too hard in front of teens and middle graders is a death sentence. The Stone Lion. DIY (woodworking projects, garden projects, etc. Angela F from Seattle, WA on December 25, 2011: Anything that promotes reading for all ages is aces in my book! Fill these with enticing displays of books and other library materials. Interactive bulletin boards are fun to get students excited about coming to the library and help immerse students . How to Make Library Book Displays for May - Synonym Merchandising and displaying the library's collection is not a frill. This set of December Library Display Posters contains all you need to create eye-catching book displays for December holidays, including Christmas. on November 25, 2011: With the new online reading many are afraid it is the death toll for libraries. Contact Us | icma.org Virginia Allain (author) from Central Florida on August 11, 2011: @Scarlettohairy: What a great idea! Invite students to suggest their favorite books for a display, along with a note about why they liked it and why they think . So each month expect the children's library to undergo a magical transformation as we decorate display boards, bookcases, the circulation desk and even the walls! Add to cart. We encourage students to take both books to learn more about the topics. 777 North Capitol Street, NE. Make sure the CHECK IT OUT shows at the top. 5.0. This itself is a great library lens of brilliant ways to keep and collect books. Fill it with books on losing weight, exercising, reducing stress, stop smoking and other common topics of New Year's resolutions. Im not crafty or organised enough to ensure that my displays are rotated on a timely basis. Im trying to keep this calendar centered around kid/teen friendly topics. This is another great use of sticky notes. "Space Place" on NASA's website. I believe that libraries should be sharing their resources more often were all in this together! National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15) National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15- October 15) Please leave me a comment with your suggestions. 800 Library Display Ideas in 2023 - Pinterest 2021-2022 Curriculum and . Here is a quick list of library displays, divided by months! I no longer work in a library, but I do enjoy the displays. Welcome to Woodbury Branch's monthly LEGO Club! thank you very much for taking this subject and giving some useful ideas. Hi Tara, thank you for sharing that special day! I worked in a library in college then later took some library science classes. Thank you also. Ooooooooh I love books! Libraries continue to be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, with many still grappling with providing appropriate services or sometimes . Bulletin Boards and Displays Archives The Trapped Librarian Students have been intrigued, and it has done well as a display to show off books that have rarely or never been on display before. Include books that celebrate America and patriotic themes. Creative Book Displays to Get Students Reading (Part 1) - AASL Our designers will give you new ideas to create unique custom . March Library Book Display Ideas - Themes and ideas for March displays WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH (biographies of notable and interesting women). You can make a tabletop tiered display like the one shown below. Following that, we assembled a Roald Dahl and Mem Fox author focus for our library. awesome job--you put a lot of work in to putting this together, This lens is full of helpful tips and information. I absolutely love your lenses! Monthly Book Displays - LibGuides at Conrad N. Hilton Library Thanks for the link! Excellent lens on books displays. One of the best things about this branch is the amount of display space I have for highlighting our childrens collection. The love for reading has been taken over by the internet for most people but I still love to read and visiting libraries has been a great joy for me. Ideas and activities for Library Lovers Month - Softlink The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website.

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