Library Lovers' Day 2024 Teaching Resources
Mark Library Lovers' Day 2024 in your classroom with kids' activities, library-themed printables, school library decorations and more teaching resources to honour the best place to get hooked on a book! Created by Australian teacher for teachers like you, this collection of resources is designed to celebrate the love of reading and the library.
Falling in the same month as Valentine's Day, this day is a good way for Aussie teachers and teacher librarians to celebrate the day of love with our students in a kid-friendly way.
Curious about this event and how to mark it in your classroom? Read on for a guide from the Teach Starter teacher team, including when to celebrate Library Lovers' Day and how it is organised.
What Is Library Lovers' Day?
The name says it all, doesn't it? Library Lovers' Day is a day to honour libraries, librarians and all of the books inside the library.
This event was started by the State Library of New South Wales, in 2006, and the day became a national holiday in 2007 when the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) joined the campaign. The ALIA is now responsible for organising the day each year.
Library Lovers' Day is now a special day for bookworms and book lovers of all types to thank the libraries who give them access to their favourite picture books, novels and non-fiction too.
To celebrate Library Lovers' Day, teachers can introduce students to their school library or teacher librarian, educate students on what makes libraries special and explore the library together.
When Is Library Lovers' Day 2024?
Library Lovers' Day will be held on 14 February, the same day as Valentine's Day! This will be a Wednesday in 2024.
What Is the Theme of Library Lovers' Day 2024?
The theme of the event is always chosen by the ALIA, and it may help you brainstorm ideas for your classroom. The 2024 theme has not been shared yet but past themes have included Uncover Something New, Only You and Library Love Stories.
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Book Review Bunting - Template
Share your students' favourite books during Book Week with a printable book review template in the shape of bunting.
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Reading Challenge: 10-100 Book Challenge Reading Logs
Start the 100-Book Challenge with a fun reading log!
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Reading-Inspired Bookmarks
Foster a love of reading in your students with this set of 4 reading-inspired bookmarks.
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Library Scavenger Hunt – Upper Primary
Explore the school library with a scavenger hunt!
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Literature Study Task Cards (Upper Primary)
Explore the wonders of children's literature with this set of 14 literature study task cards for upper primary students.
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Cereal Box Author Study – Template
Research and write biographical text to create a literacy-themed book bin using an author study biography report template.
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Literature Study Task Cards (Lower Primary)
Explore the wonders of children's literature with this set of 12 literature study task cards for lower primary students.
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Library Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
Take a journey through the classroom library with a book scavenger hunt activity.
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Roll to Create a Silly Book Title – Differentiated Writing Activity
Print a differentiated literacy activity using dice and a chart to create a silly book title and storybook.
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Reading Acrostic Poems – Templates
A set of 7 acrostic poem templates.
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The Dewey Decimal System Poster
An educational poster highlighting the main classes of the Dewey Decimal system.
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Classroom Book Truck – Resource Pack
Introduce your students to new book genres with an exciting food-truck-themed book tasting.
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A Book a Day Keeps the Monsters Away - Library Display
Get your students excited about reading with this interactive Book Review Library display!
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50-Book Challenge Tracker – Printable Bookmark
Inspire your students to read fifty books during the school year with a printable 50-book Challenge Bookmark Tracker.
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I Love to Read Mini Book
Share the love of reading during Book Week with a printable reading habits mini-book.
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Why We Love The Library Heart Template
A gorgeous template to use with students to talk about why they love the school library.
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Thank a Librarian - Greeting Card Pack
Celebrate Library Lovers Day with this set of 3 creative greeting cards for librarians and books lovers!
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Recommended Books: Upper Years
A list of recommended books for upper years created in collaboration with award-winning teacher librarian Megan Daley.
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Library Lovers Display
A display for students to celebrate their school library and librarian.
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Recommended Books: Lower Years
A list of recommended books for lower years created by award-winning teacher-librarian Megan Daley.
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Book Wish List
Nurture your students' interest in books and reading with this book wish list.