Library interactive ideas

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, […]

We are passionate supporters of public libraries here at Pages Unbound. But there are still awesome services and programs I would love to see libraries provide! Here are ten cool ideas that would g…

Bookopoly board, one of the board games for sale in The Library Store.

Find free games, printables, slideshows, and other resources to use in your library. Great for virtual learning and for library centers.

When we let students know that reading is worthwhile, it creates a chain reaction of learning. Here are 25 strategies for fostering a reading culture.

book and movie covers display, with voting options

Using interactive picture books in a storytime is a great way to energize your program. It doesn’t just make books more fun, it’s also educational. For younger groups, it creates body…

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.

Discover a new level of engagement for your classroom with these interactive bulletin boards! Seamlessly blend creativity and technology as you share ideas!

Students love to guess then see what their teachers are reading!

Library bulletin boards can be a great way to show off your current programs, books, and ideas. We’ve gathered ideas to give you inspiration for your next bulletin board display!

Games, activities, and fun stuff for your school/public library or classroom

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Passive programming: Giant Sudoku board in library teen area

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Plan engaging library lessons for your K-2 classes by creating a routine, adding variety, including music and movement, and have fun!

Our students need to be proficient in 5 Essential Literacies and School Librarians can integrate a Library Literacy component into any class visit. In Part 3 we look at Information Literacy Skills:…

4th Grade Teacher on Instagram: "A super fun team-building activity idea I found online called: Group Doodler!🖊️ I taped pieces of string to each of the markers for each team to use. The teams had to draw / write whatever I had up on the board by only touching the strings as part of their House Challenge. They drew a snowman, house, and wrote the word “winter”! It definitely required a lot of communication, collaboration, and critical thinking.🧠"