Learn about the library for kids with cute, FUN, and free printable book scavenger hunt activities for elementary and middle school kids.

Download Elementary Librarian Lesson plan samples here. All resources included.

Key library skills to teach kids - Mrs. J in the Library's note: Though these are meant for public libraries, these are excellent skills to start the school year or review.

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.

School Librarians often struggle to create a cohesive library skills curriculum when subject area library visits are so unpredictable. Here's a visual organizer that lets you take control of your lesson planning and promotes collaboration with all content area teachers!

Students only need to know how to find a Dewey number on a shelf, and even a kindergartner can put 3 numbers in consecutive order! A lesson activity that sends kids off to find books by number is not only a better strategy for the library—and for reinforcing Math skills—but it’s a lot more fun! | No Sweat Library

Here are some fun library activities to make check out time run smoothly

Free library games and resources, including printables, worksheets, and slideshow presentations designed to help kids build library skills.

Do your students need to hone their research skills by using the library? Come see how we've been practicing with our students.

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