Library crafts

The countdown to spring has begun, and we wanted to usher in the flowers with this awesome bouquet project! With outdoor festivals in the future, this is a great little project to host at your lib…

These DIY paper monster bookmarks are so simple and so fun for back to school! Each paper monster has its own personality and no two are exactly the same!

Despite the fact that it is now September, the weather here in LA has decided to grace us with a late-summer heat wave. The temperatures are suppose to be in the 100s all weekend, so needless to say I will be looking for some indoor air-conditioned activities to attend to while avoiding the heat. So

Add a touch of creativity to your reading with these adorable origami bookmarks! Perfect for book lovers, these is one of the most fun craft ideas to transform simple paper into functional and fun accessories. Explore our origami crafts and arts and crafts inspiration for your next project!

How to make mini bookmarks out of beads. Would be a perfect library craft for kids or an activity to promote literacy and reading.

Our favourite reading figures

This would be a fun thing for kids to pass out to their classmates at the beginning of school! These monster bookmarks are so easy to make and make a great back to school craft for kids!

Kids Book Crafts | Children's book companion craft ideas. Simple & easy projects for preschoolers, kindergarten & elementary. Free PDF templates.

Print out this free template to make a 3D paper bookmobile, three historical bookmobile puppets and learn about the fascinating history of bookmobiles.

Print This Craft Kids will have fun as they explore the library with our latest addition to the scavenger hunt ... Read More

Genre Crafts for Teaching Genres to Elementary Students

Do these bookish DIY and crafts using items you've already got around your home. DIY | book DIY | crafts with books | literary crafting

A recycled book art workshop is a easy, affordable project to do in your makerspace. Old books can easily be found from weeding libraries or at thrift stores.

The most successful displays I've done at my library have been passive readers advisory. For the last five years or so, I’ve done a monthly display of minature books based on the top YA titles checked out in my library system, with the top 10 books getting four readalikes. The Tiny Library is a collection of tiny books based on our most popular titles. Each tiny book contains reading suggestions based on our readalike list. There is a QR code that leads to a Google Form where teens can…

Apr 17, 2021 - Make your own DIY paper bag book with this easy paper bag craft. Best of all are the pockets in this DIY book for stashing treasures!

The month of December is often remembered for its chocolate-fueled days of advent. If you’re looking to give your kids a different kind of advent treat, including some that are a bit better on their teeth, here’s a selection of alternative ideas to hide in the pockets of their advent...

How to fold a 5 pointed origami star with step by step photos. An easy way to make beautiful Christmas star decorations.

The right bookmark can make your reading experience even better! And this bookmark keeps track of what you have read! Print using your printer and HP Instant Ink.

Your new readers will love making their own Magic Wand Reading Pointers that they can use to keep their place while reading.

Stumped on what to read next? Use our book jar for a reading by suggestion. We’ve even color coded it by genre!