School Library Month 2022

and National School Library Week

SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH

Social Media Campaign: School Librarian Quotes

Fill out form to be featured in one of our SLM posts! What does being a school librarian mean to you? Please complete by Monday, April 4th.

•*Need 20 volunteers

•1 sentence

WOW Wednesday!

•Post to your library social media every Wednesday. Tag @mnpslibraries and use #mnpslibhack

•April 9: What is a favorite space in your library?

•April 16: Shout-out a library champion.

•April 23: What makes your library unique?

•April 30: Share a stack of hot titles!

Need more ideas?

Check out this awesome presentation from AASL members!

LINK TO PRESENTATION

Ideas from AASL

Check out all of the resources from AASL.

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

Library Celebration Ideas inspired by ALA's National Library Week:

Incorporate these during April 3-8, or throughout the month. Tag @mnpslibraries #mnpslibhack

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April 4: Monday: Librarygram!

Fill out a post it note to let us know what you love about your library! (Place on a display)

•Or, use this template; or this template

April 5: Tuesday: Take a Tour Tuesday!

Librarians post a quick video of their library and Library Services reposts all the magical spaces throughout the district.

An idea for any time: Have a special time for faculty to come in for treats and peruse new books, leave with a menu of collaborative lesson ideas and how to schedule a lesson in the library.

April 6: Wednesday: Wednesday on Wheels!

Catch our "book mobile" cart before school and during lunch in the cafeteria!

Design a grab and go maker activity.

April 7: Thursday: Take Action Thursday!

Write a note to your school board member and/or legislators that lets them know how you feel about the importance of a school library OR how you feel about censorship.

Invite a legislator, school board member, district leader, or community member to your library. They can be a guest reader or meet with a book club.