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Library Helpers Newsletter

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, we’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!

Library Helpers Newsletters

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BACK-TO-SCHOOL 2026

MAY-JUNE 2026

APRIL 2026

MARCH 2026

FEBRUARY 2026

JANUARY 2026

2025 Newsletters:

DECEMBER 2025

NOVEMBER 2025

OCTOBER 2025

SEPTEMBER 2025

AUGUST 2025

MAY/JUNE 2025

APRIL 2025

MARCH 2025

FEBRUARY 2025

JANUARY 2025

Back Issues of the Elementary Library Ideas Newsletters:

December 2024

November 2024

October 2024

September 2024

August 2024 (Back to School Double Issue!)

May 2024

April 2024

March 2024

February 2024

January 2024

December 2023

November 2023

October 2023

September 2023

August 2023 Double Issue!

Summer 2023 Elementary Library Newsletter

May 2023

April 2023

March 2023

February 2023

January 2023

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🌟 NBCT 2011
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⭐️ Print your library contact information on the back to encourage library access from home.

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A: On the School 𝗕𝗨𝗭𝗭! 🐝

Be ready for back-to-school season in your elementary library or classroom with these fun back to school bookmarks! 

20 π˜‚π—»π—Άπ—Ύπ˜‚π—² π—±π—²π˜€π—Άπ—΄π—»π˜€:
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🍽️ What’s on the menu in your library? BOOKS! πŸ“š A 🍽️ What’s on the menu in your library? BOOKS! πŸ“š

A Book Tasting is such a fun way to help students explore your shelves and discover books they might otherwise pass right by!

Set out a variety of books, add the menus, table signs, and a little restaurant flair, and let your students start β€œtasting.” It’s a great beginning-of-the-year activity for getting kids excited about reading AND helping them add some new titles to their reading lists. ❀️

This Book Tasting Kit includes lesson plans for K–5, editable menus, bookmarks for younger students, genre and category table signs, posters, and more.

πŸ“š Help your students discover their next great read!

⭐️ BONUS: It’s also included in my September Library Bundle, where you can save over 20%!

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⭐️ π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 π—•π—’π—’π—žπ— π—”π—₯π—žπ—¦! ⭐️ πŸ’œ Help students and ⭐️ π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 π—•π—’π—’π—žπ— π—”π—₯π—žπ—¦! ⭐️

πŸ’œ Help students and families remember which day is π—Ÿπ—œπ—•π—₯𝗔π—₯𝗬 𝗗𝗔𝗬 with these fun bookmarks!πŸ’œ

⭐️ Print your library contact information on the back to encourage library access from home.

➑️ Grab them now! >>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Library-Day-Bookmarks-3291390?utm_source=Facebook&utm_campaign=TL%20Library%20Day%20Bookmarks%20FB
πŸ“š Don't miss the Back-to-School issue of the Libra πŸ“š Don't miss the Back-to-School issue of the Library Helpers Newsletter!

Some of you are heading back to school THIS WEEK (how is that possible?!), while others still have a few precious weeks of summer left. πŸ’œ

No matter where you are in the countdown, Julie and I put together this special Back-to-School issue with YOU in mind!

Inside you’ll find:
✨ Practical ideas for starting the year
πŸ“š Book recommendations and read-aloud ideas
🎁 FREE resources
πŸ’‘ Tips for new and experienced librarians
πŸ—“οΈ 10 National Days with ideas you can use in your library
πŸ’œ Lots of encouragement from two retired librarians who remember just how busy this time of year can be!

We hope you’ll grab a cup of coffee (or your favorite cold drink!), download your FREE copy, and find a few ideas that make your back-to-school season a little easier.

⬇️ Head to the blog to get your copy! >>>>>> https://trappedlibrarian.org/elementary-library-newsletter/
✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-f ✨ Kick off your K–2 library orientation with kid-friendly library rules posters, a slideshow and activities that make expectations clear from day one! Perfect for non-readers and early readers, these library posters and activities use simple words and visuals to help students remember routines, respect books, and follow directions.

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Have you ever sat through a PD session thinking, " Have you ever sat through a PD session thinking, "This has absolutely nothing to do with my library"?

You're not alone.

That's exactly why I created this Professional Development Bundle for School Librarians. Every session focuses on topics that matter in the elementary library, from advocacy and collaboration to lesson planning and library events.

No generic educator training. Just practical professional learning created by a school librarian, for school librarians. πŸ’œ

Take a look at the preview to see what's included! >>>>> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Professional-Development-for-School-Librarians-The-Complete-BUNDLE-6382067?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=TL%20Complete%20PD%20FB
Want to start next school year with a notebook ful Want to start next school year with a notebook full of ideas instead of a to-do list full of stress? 😊

My Professional Development Bundle is packed with practical strategies, lesson ideas, advocacy tips, collaboration tools, and resources you can use in your library right away.

Everything was updated and expanded last summer, making it easier than ever to learn, reflect, and prepare for a successful year ahead.

Take a look at the preview and see why so many librarians say this PD feels like it was made just for them. πŸ’œ

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