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November 18, 2023

Unlock Student Success: How Librarians Utilize ALEX to Collaborate with Teachers 

September 26, 2023

How to Start a Book Club

September 5, 2023

Library Sleuth, Secret Spy, or Superhero?

July 19, 2023

Rethink K12 Libraries: Serialize, 3-Digit Deweytize, Genrefy & Customize

June 1, 2022

10 Read Alouds That Will Keep Your Most Reluctant Readers Reading

March 4, 2022

Alexandria Celebrates Women’s History Month with 33 Biographical Books Released in 2022

Check out these fantastic new books to teach students about our incredible women in history! The perfect way to celebrate International Women's Day.
January 7, 2022

7 Picture Books to Read Aloud and Share on Alexandria’s Bulletins

Our new resident librarian has put together a list of picture books and discussions she recommends for students. She also shares how to use Alexandria's Bulletins to engage students, parents, and teachers about what she's reading.
November 30, 2021

5 Easy Holiday Crafts

Looking for fun and inexpensive holiday crafts for your students? Look no further! These easy activities make great decorations and gifts.
September 28, 2021

10 Spooktacular Books that Inspired Scary Movies

Did you like the book or the movie better? These scary tales are sure to give you a fright whether from the pages or on the screen!
March 15, 2021

6 Books to Inspire Crafting

Something we all share at Alexandria is a love for books and reading, which means there’s no shortage of recommendations around here. Since Halloween is just around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of fun and eerie books with options for all ages.
March 3, 2021

8 Books About Women in History

Something we all share at Alexandria is a love for books and reading, which means there’s no shortage of recommendations around here. Since Halloween is just around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of fun and eerie books with options for all ages.
January 5, 2021

Best of Alexandria Blog

Something we all share at Alexandria is a love for books and reading, which means there’s no shortage of recommendations around here. Since Halloween is just around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of fun and eerie books with options for all ages.
February 27, 2020

Library Activities for Reading Comprehension

March is National Reading Month! Check out these fun activities you can use at your library to help students strengthen their reading comprehension skills.
January 23, 2020

Valentine’s STEM Activities

Valentine's Day doesn't have to be just hearts and candy—you can add some extra fun by adding STEM experiments! We've gathered three STEM experiments you can use in your library or classroom.
October 15, 2019

Media Center Activities for Young Readers Week

We hope we can help you to inspire students to have a passion for reading! Check out these activities for Young Readers Week this November 5-9th.
July 18, 2019

Back-To-School Librarian Toolkit

School is back in session. That means students will be streaming through the library doors wanting to find the next best read at your library!
July 3, 2019

Harry Potter Activities and Displays for Your Library

We are doing a GIVEAWAY of the illustrated Harry Potter books. Check out our full blog post for Harry Potter themed library activities and displays!
June 13, 2019

Storytelling Dice Activity for Kids

Teach students basic and advanced story elements using our Storytelling Dice Library Activity. We will give you FREE print outs and lesson plan ideas.
January 25, 2019

February Reading Posters and Valentine’s STEM Activities

We can feel the love in the air... this month is not only for Cupid and his bow—it's National Library Lover's Month! Download February's Reading Posters and check out the Valentine's Day-inspired STEM Activities.
November 16, 2018

Holiday Gifts for our Librarians and Media Specialists!

We’d like to celebrate the last month of the year by gifting our librarians and media specialists with some fun library resources. We hope these books, lesson plans, and ideas will help you survive until the winter break!
October 10, 2018

Library Tips for Dyslexia Awareness Month

We have a few ideas to help you make your library more inclusive for dyslexic learners. Check out these tips for Dyslexia Awareness Month!
September 24, 2018

Free Halloween Posters and a Spooky STEM Lesson

Celebrate Halloween at your library this October. Decorate using our Free Library Reading Posters and check out one of our free library lesson plans to spook students into learning!
September 14, 2018

Makerspace Activities to Personalize Learning at Your Library

Libraries are now incorporating all aspects of learning, including technology, computers, and STEM principles. At the media center this October celebrate Computer Learning Month. Check out these technology resources you can use at your makerspace to personalized student learning.
August 24, 2018

7 Ways to Increase Student Literacy at Your School Library

It’s World Literacy Day on September 8th! Promote the love of reading and focusing on how you can increase literacy at your library by using one or all of these tips.
April 19, 2018

Books and Activities for Children’s Book Week

As a librarian and media specialist, you have a role in creating readers in patrons young and old. This is a big task, and we understand that you need a lot of the tools and resources to complete this work. We’ve compiled a list of books, activities, and helpful resources so you can celebrate Children’s Book Week at your library!
March 1, 2018

Spring Library Activities and Lesson Plans

It can be a little chaotic planning library lessons, inventorying your collection, and managing students. But, having a lesson plan or two up your sleeve can be helpful when spring fever hits you and your students.
February 9, 2018

Use this Library Lesson to Celebrate National Tell a Fairy Tale Day

Fairy tales spark the imagination of kids to believe in marvelous, mysterious, and unexplainable things. From places to people to ideas, fairy tales are the lifeblood of everyone’s childhood. Check out this library lesson and books to celebrate National Tell a Fairy Tale Day on February 26th!
January 26, 2018

Read It Out Loud! Activities and Books For Your Library

It is essential to read to students aloud. Not only is reading aloud to students building language and vocabulary, but it is also sparking children’s love for reading!
January 10, 2018

Grab a Thesaurus For National Thesaurus Day!

January 18th is International Thesaurus Day! Celebrate Thesaurus Day at your library by trying out one of these books, activities, or displays.
January 5, 2018

31 Brain Teasers to Use in Your Library Lesson Plans This January!

The brain! The most important organ for it powers the human body. From controlling actions and reactions to allowing us to think, feel, and remember. Taking Descartes quote literally “I think therefore I am.” Our thoughts create our humanity and its cognitive capability is what sets us apart from other species. And just like any muscle in our body, we need to exercise our brain power regularly.
December 1, 2017

Jumpstart Your Library Makerspace

Looking for ways to jumpstart your library makerspace? Check out these ideas to foster discovery, innovation, and learning in your library.
November 22, 2017

12 Days of Christmas – Librarian Edition

Check out our 12 Days of Christmas - Librarian Edition! We have holiday lesson plans, activities, display ideas, facts and more for your Library.
April 7, 2017

Pick-a-Poet Fortune Teller

It's National Poetry and you can find out which poet your patrons are most like by making this Pick-A-Poet fortune teller.
February 7, 2017

Facts About Charles Dickens

Happy Birthday Charles Dickens! Here are a few facts that you may have never knew about of one the greatest and recognizable English writers of all time. Dickens loved going for walks. In fact, he would sometimes walk up to 20 miles outside of town. Though at times Charles lived […]
February 7, 2017

What Kind of Librarian Are You? Quiz

Take our quiz to find out what kind of Librarian you are!
December 8, 2016

Book Review: The Brothers Lionheart

  10-year-old Karl Lion (called Rusky) spends most of his days on a sofa-bed. When he finds out he doesn’t have long to live, his only comfort is in the tales told to him by his beloved older brother, Jonathan (called Lionheart for his bravery). The tales are of Nangiyala, […]
October 3, 2016

Halloween Posters for Your Library

We want your library to look absolutely spook-tacular this haunting season. Download any or all of these Library Halloween Posters for free
April 4, 2016

National Poetry Month

From sonnet to limerick to ode to free verse, poetry has been a major part of human expression for thousands of years. April is National Poetry Month, and we can’t wait to break out all our Dickenson, Browning, Angelou, and all the rest of our favorites. We’ll celebrate by cozying up […]
March 21, 2016

Celebrate National Reading Month

For a true book lover, every month is reading month, but for the rest of the country, March is officially National Reading Month! We’re already almost halfway through the month, but it’s not too late to promote awareness. The challenge of National Reading Month is giving young readers the opportunity […]
December 17, 2015

5 Creative Holiday Crafts for Kids (and Ad­­­­­­ults)

‘Tis the season to get creative with your kids or students! The holidays are the perfect time of year for teachers to provide opportunities for students to express their festive spirit—whether through arts and crafts, choir, performance recitals, or theater. But the joy of crafting is not just for kids . […]
October 13, 2015

7 Halloween-themed Lesson Plans

Kids love Halloween . . . and for a good reason. What other holiday is solely dedicated to giving out candy? All it requires is dressing up as their favorite superhero for a night and staying up way past their bedtime.
May 22, 2015

How to Teach Students Poetry Through Music

Poetry is powerful and an important thing for students to learn. Think about it—what other form of literature has the ability to paint pictures in your mind, spark a fire in your heart, break the boundaries of grammar, all while displaying 10 essential literary elements? Oh, and did we mention […]