It’s time to break out the confetti and strike up the band because it’s National Library Week, April 7-13! Let’s give a round of applause to those magical havens where every shelf holds adventures and where imagination knows no bounds: school libraries. But libraries wouldn’t be the community hubs they are if it weren’t for librarians! Let’s celebrate with a curated list of Canva templates specifically for librarians. But first, let’s take a look at some important dates.
Important Library Dates
School Library Month kicks off every April, thanks to the American Association of School Librarians (AASL). They’re the ones who decided to shine a spotlight on our fantastic school librarians and libraries all across the country in 1985. The idea? Well, it’s all about getting everyone in the school and community pumped to understand how libraries are essential to learning and education.
- School Library Month: April
- School Librarian Day: April 4
- National Library Week: April 7-13 (second full week in April)
- Right to Read Day: April 8
- National Library Workers Day: April 9
- National Library Outreach Day: April 10
- Take Action for Libraries Day: April 11
Canva Templates for Librarians
I’ve curated a collection of Canva templates tailored specifically for librarians. From eye-catching event posters to activities that can be done in your own library, these templates have customizable elements and vibrant visuals. The purpose of these templates is to empower librarians to showcase the magic of their libraries and inspire a new generation of readers. Don’t forget qualifying educators get a Canva Pro account for free! Just another reason to love Canva.
Reminders and Events
Create reminders that teachers can pick up to hang in their classrooms or around the school.
Library Day Reminder
Book Fair Poster
Family Library Night
Learning Posters
Create posters that teach students about genres or library processes.
Types of Literary Genres
Genres Mindmap
Dewey Decimal System
Processes and Expectations
Create posters that teach students about your expectations for the library.
Library Rules
Meeting Room Rules
Library Expectations
Motivational
Decorate and motivate your students in the library with motivational posters.
Dream Big and Create Your Own Story
Introverts Quotes
Reading Quote
Library Signage
Create signage that directs students.
Genre Signage
Return Books Here
School Library Welcomes You
Newsletters
Advocate for your library by spreading the word about everything you do!
Elementary Library Newsletter
Library Menu Board
Classroom Newsletter
Activities
Canva’s templates make crafting exciting library activities like scavenger hunts, word searches, and more straightforward.
Genre Scavenger Hunt
Design a Book Cover
Library Genre Word Search
Digital Citizenship
Many librarians are tasked with teaching digital citizenship to students. Canva has you covered.
Digital Citizenship Responsible Use Presentation
Five Tips to Identify Fake News
Digital Footprint Digital Citizenship Lesson
Bookmarks
Create printables like bookmarks to give to your students. Add their name, your school motto, or mascot to personalize it.
Libraries Are a Treasure Bookmark
Keep Reading Bookmark
Every Chapter Is a New Adventure Bookmark
Random Canva Librarian Finds
- Blind Date with a Book
- Bibliography Reference Sheet
- Book Tasting Posters
- Blackout Poetry Contest
- Spine Poetry Contest
- Technology User Agreement Group Work
- End of School Year Exit Ticket
- Literacy Group Rotations
- In the Library Image-Word Matching
- Book Bingo
- Literary Genre Quiz
- Internet Article Reference Sheet
- 10 Digital Skills for Students
- Roll a Chat Digital Citizenship
- Library Word Find
- Create a Character
Search for Library Templates in Canva
Try clicking on the search terms below and begin to explore on your own:
- Library Newsletter
- Library Rules
- Library Signage
- Literary Genres
- Library Reminder
- Reading Quote
- Library Activity
- Library Scavenger Hunt
- Coloring Pages
Let’s continue celebrating the magic of libraries and fostering a love for learning and reading in every student, one template at a time.
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