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Library Helpers Newsletter

Library Newsletter for May-June 2026

I know you’re working hard in your elementary library to meet the needs of your students and your school community. Since we’re usually the only librarian in the building, it can get lonely!

That’s why I teamed up with a creative friend to bring you a FREE newsletter for elementary librarians each month. Every issue contains helpful ideas for library lessons, activities, books, library management, bulletin boards, and more!

We want you to know that you’re not alone – you’ve got a team of library pals cheering you on!

Count on Your School Librarian Friends!

The Library Helpers Newsletter is brought to you by two veteran school librarians who love supporting colleagues with practical ideas that really work. Between us, weโ€™ve spent decades in elementary libraries, collaborating with teachers, testing lessons with real students, and finding creative ways to make the library the center of the school.

Your librarian friends:

  • Julie Olson (That Library Girl)
  • Laura Trapp (That’s me! The Trapped Librarian)

The Library Helpers Newsletter comes out around the first of the month (we take a break in July). You can come here to grab them, or subscribe to my email list to get a preview delivered to your inbox each month.

The links below will take you to the PDF version of each newsletter. Feel free to download them, print them, or you can click the links right from your device.

I’m hoping you can feel our love and support!

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Back Issues of the Elementary Library Ideas Newsletters:

December 2024

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August 2024 (Back to School Double Issue!)

May 2024

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December 2023

November 2023

October 2023

September 2023

August 2023 Double Issue!

Summer 2023 Elementary Library Newsletter

May 2023

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๐Ÿ“š Elementary School Librarian
๐ŸŒŸ NBCT 2011
๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Teacher Author
Blog: trappedlibrarian.org

๐Ÿ“ฃ Advocacy doesn't have to feel overwhelming. My ๐Ÿ“ฃ Advocacy doesn't have to feel overwhelming.

My School Library Advocacy training is packed with practical tools to help you confidently share the value of your library program with administrators, teachers, families, and your school community.

โœ… Short, focused video training
โœ… Notetaking printable
โœ… Elevator speech tools
โœ… Advocacy checklist & talking points

Whether you're new to advocacy or simply want fresh ideas and renewed confidence, this training will help you take meaningful steps to promote your library and the important work you do every day.

โžก๏ธ Click through to preview and see if it's a good fit for you! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/School-Library-Advocacy-Professional-Development-for-School-Librarians-6381669?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Advocacy%20PD
Looking for a fun way to keep your Kโ€“2 students mo Looking for a fun way to keep your Kโ€“2 students moving and engaged? ๐ŸŽ’
Grab my FREE School Supplies Scavenger Hunt โ€” it's low-prep, high-fun, and perfect for your library or classroom!
Sign up and get it sent straight to your inbox. ๐Ÿ“ฌ

๐Ÿ‘‰ https://the-trapped-librarian.myflodesk.com/free-supplies-hunt
๐Ÿ“š Running a summer library program or teaching sum ๐Ÿ“š Running a summer library program or teaching summer school?
These Summer Bookmarks are the perfect way to add a little fun AND promote reading!
โœ… 12 kid-friendly jokes
โœ… 8 sunny slogans
๐ŸŽจ Print in color or black and white (great for a coloring station!)
A simple, engaging way to encourage summer reading!

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Looking for professional development that fits YOU Looking for professional development that fits YOUR schedule this summer?

My School Librarian PD Bundle includes 10 self-paced training sessions you can watch whenever and wherever it works for you. No travel. No meetings. No giving up an entire day of summer break.

โญ๏ธ Just practical ideas, helpful resources, and ready-to-use tools created specifically for elementary school librarians.

Take a peek at the preview and see if it's a good fit for your summer learning plans! โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ“š

Take a look! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Professional-Development-for-School-Librarians-The-Complete-BUNDLE-6382067?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=TL%20Complete%20PD%20FB
โ˜€๏ธ Keep kids smiling AND reading this summer! Thes โ˜€๏ธ Keep kids smiling AND reading this summer!
These Summer Reading Bookmarks are just right for summer school, library programs, or take-home packs:
โœ… 12 silly summer jokes
โœ… 8 cheerful sayings
๐ŸŽจ Full color + black & white options (hello, instant coloring activity!)
 
Theyโ€™re easy to prep and perfect for helping kids stay connected to books all summer long!

๐Ÿ“Ž Get yours here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Bookmarks-Summer-Reading-Bookmarks-9514093?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Summer%20Bookmarks%20FB
โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž Have you read the ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜†/๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ˜Ž Have you read the ๐— ๐—ฎ๐˜†/๐—๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„๐˜€๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฟ? We're here to help you finish the year strong and start dreaming about summer! It's packed with practical ideas for your school library!

 ๐—ช๐—ต๐—ฎ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—น๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ: 
 โ˜€๏ธFun resources to celebrate America's 250th!
 โ˜€๏ธLots of book recommendations!
 โ˜€๏ธFun freebies!
 โ˜€๏ธA head start on back-to-school season!

๐Ÿ“ฌ Check your inbox or click here to read it now >>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
๐—•๐—œ๐—ก๐—š๐—ข!! ๐ŸŒŸ This fun Summer BINGO challenge is incl ๐—•๐—œ๐—ก๐—š๐—ข!!

๐ŸŒŸ This fun Summer BINGO challenge is included in my Summer Reading Bundle.

๐Ÿคฉ Get everything you need to promote and encourage summer reading before school gets out!

โžก๏ธ https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Reading-Kit-Library-Bulletin-Board-8133216?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Summer%20Reading%20FB
โญ๏ธ This fun Summer Storytime Kit has engaging acti โญ๏ธ This fun Summer Storytime Kit has engaging activities for your K-2 classes. Perfect for end of the year library lessons or your summer library program!

โœ… Summer Scavenger Hunt
โœ… Summer BINGO
โœ… Summer Memory Game
โœ… Music and Movement Activities
โœ… Summer Book Reviews
โœ… Summer Worksheet Packet

โญ๏ธGrab it today!

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Activities-for-Kinder-1st-2nd-End-of-the-Year-Library-Storytime-13565515?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Summer%20Storytime
๐Ÿ˜Ž Add some fun to your end of the year library les ๐Ÿ˜Ž Add some fun to your end of the year library lessons with these Summer Bookmarks! Your students will love the summer jokes, summer greetings, and cute characters. Encourage summer reading and spread some end of the year fun in your elementary library or classroom.

โœ… 12 Summer Jokes
โœ… 8 Summer Slogans
โญ๏ธ All in full color
โญ๏ธ All in black and white

๐Ÿ™Œ Use in a coloring center or print the colored versions for an end of the year gift! 
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Summer-Bookmarks-Summer-Reading-Bookmarks-9514093?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Summer%20Bookmarks%20FB
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