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Celebrating diversity of every kind in the library! A diverse collection, displays, decoration, programming, and more help our kids to become conscious and justice-driven change-makers!

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Dynamic shelving makes for a more visually engaging display. Seeing more book covers makes them more likely to be checked out!

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Students receive tokens (or Class Dojo points) to spend on a book of their very own from the vending machine! Tokens are earned based on positive behavior referrals, like doing something out of the ordinary to help a friend, or picking up trash without being asked. These can be pricey but I've been known to get creative with funding using grants, fundraisers, and Donors Choose.

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If I can't find the funding for an actual Book Vending Machine, it could be just a fun to make our own out of a library display!

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The library should be a fun, welcoming space with plenty of creative displays and silly characters!

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Reading challenges bring out the competitive side of our students. I love this "Genre Reading Badge" idea- it's giving me major Pokemon vibes!

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The kids have LOVED this at my current school, and it's so easy to setup. I can even bring my own LEGOs!

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Idea Credit to the Trapped in the Library blog

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"Dot Day" to go along with the Peter Reynolds book

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The #OwnVoices movement champions the right for authors to tell their own stories in connection to their diverse identities.

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Photo credit to Penworthy Children's Books

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It's a classic for a reason!

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Idea credit to the East Regional Public Library in Durham, NC

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Write a letter to your favorite book character! This is an interactive library display that's quick and easy to setup. Characters can even "write back" with more book recommendations!

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If your collection is not already genrefied, I have personally seen the check-out numbers increase by leaps and bounds after completing this process!

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Idea credit to the Elementary Library Mama blog

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Little gifts and snacks can be a great way to encourage teachers to collaborate with the Media Center. I've also been known to bribe teachers to have PLC meetings in the library by offering use of my Keurig and coffee-making supplies!

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Dash robots, zoobs, Coding Mouse, Quibits, magnet kit, Keva Planks, K'nex, Ozobots, Spirographs, circuit kits, magnetic blocks, various art supplies and other odds and ends.

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A quick and fun display that students can interact with and contribute to gets everyone excited about the library

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Each grade gets their own day to have lunch in the library and enjoy a read aloud. Would be fun to include an extra snack that matches the theme of the read aloud.

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Increase ownership over the library space by recruiting 5th graders to be Library Helpers

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This is a great way to encourage a schoolwide culture of reading that doesn't end when students leave the library. The box has a selection of read-aloud books and activities to do in the classroom.

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Idea credit to Abby Klein from Learning Librarians

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Colored finger flashlights helps students keep their place in a book while adding an element of FUN.

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Idea credit goes to the KinderGals educational website

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Students can look for a book recommended by their teacher or even other students!