The Librarian's Post
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Elizabethton, Tennessee, United States
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The Librarian’s Post is a resource shop created by a school librarian for librarians and teachers who want engaging, low-prep activities that actually work with real students. You’ll find creative library lessons, book tastings, reading response activities, and print-and-go resources designed to build curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of reading.
Every resource is classroom-tested and intentionally designed to be student-friendly, flexible, and easy to implement in school libraries and ELA classrooms. Whether you’re introducing new genres, supporting novel studies, or encouraging independent reading, The Librarian’s Post is here to help make library time meaningful and enjoyable.
Thanks for stopping by—happy teaching and happy reading!
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Survival Pack Group Activity
This Survival Pack Activity challenges students to think critically as they choose 5 out of 16 possible items to include in their survival pack. With visual item cards and two writing prompt options—one with prompts directly connected to The City of Ember and one for general group use with any book or group activity. Students must justify their choices with clear reasoning for both prompt options. This activity builds collaboration, problem-solving, and text-to-world connections.
2nd - 12th
Classroom Community, For All Subjects, Library Skills
Genre Book Tasting Menu & Poster
Papa Genre Book Tasting Activity is a fun, low-prep book tasting activity that gets students excited about exploring new genres! This printable menu and poster set turns your library into a “reading pizzeria,” where students sample four different books across four rounds and reflect on what they liked. It’s the perfect way to introduce readers to titles and genres they might not choose on their own. Perfect for any age!
1st - 12th
Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Biography Book Tasting Menu
This Biography Book Tasting Menu helps students step into real lives and real stories. Students sample four different biographies across four guided rounds, responding to thoughtful questions and ending with a reflection. This activity encourages students to connect with historical figures and discover inspiring life stories they may not have chosen on their own. I print this as a double sided copy for my students so it is front and back.
1st - 12th
Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Ultimate Audiobook Response Bundle: Doodles, Coloring & Reflections
Engage. Center. Listen. This 3-page set of high-complexity coloring sheets is engineered to help students in any grade maintain focus during audiobooks, podcasts, or read-alouds. By providing intricate, framed designs, these pages serve as a "brain-anchor," allowing the hands to stay busy while the mind processes complex narratives. What’s Included:Fractal Flow: A dense, geometric symmetry sheet for logical focus.Botanical Tangle: Detailed vines and foliage for organic, creative immersion.Rhyth
K - 12th
Library Skills, Literature, Novel Studies
State Testing Tips Bookmarks
Help your students conquer test day jitters with these State Testing Strategy Bookmarks! This set includes four unique, large-format designs, each featuring three actionable tips to help students stay focused, calm, and prepared. Whether you’re looking for a functional test-prep tool or a thoughtful "good luck" gift, these bookmarks serve as a constant visual reminder that your students have the tools they need to succeed. You will receive a high-quality printable PDF featuring four different
1st - 12th
ELA Test Prep, Math Test Prep
Dewey Decimal System Explained
This Dewey Decimal Explained presentation introduces students to the Dewey Decimal System in a clear, engaging way. It walks students through the purpose of the system, its creator, and the ten main classifications, using simple explanations and examples that make navigating the library easier and less intimidating. When you download the file it will open to a Zip folder with two formats. For Microsoft PowerPoint just download the one labeled "powerpoint". For Google Slides you will open the im
1st - 12th
Informational Text, Library Skills
City of Ember Book vs Movie Activity
This City of Ember Book vs. Movie Activity helps students explore storytelling differences between text and film. The printable worksheet guides them through compare-and-contrast questions, while the included teacher’s guide provides time stamps for key movie scenes—perfect if you don’t have time to show the full film. Students can analyze character, plot, and setting while thinking critically about adaptations. We use this resource after we finish our novel study for the City of Ember books.
4th - 8th
Library Skills, Literature, Novel Studies
Library Wrap Up Printable
Celebrate the end of the year with this engaging, all-in-one reflection worksheet. Perfect for end of year library visits, it blends literacy, logic, and creativity. Reflective & Fun: Features "Bookish Superlatives" and "Would You Rather" reading prompts.Creative Focus: Includes a "Summer Shelfie" for students to draw their upcoming plans.Skill Building: Practices summarizing with a 7-word memoir and library vocabulary with a mini-crossword.No-Prep Design: Grade-neutral, border-safe, and ready t
1st - 12th
Library Skills, Literature
The 3 Billy Goats Gruff Color & Cut Printout
Billy Goats Gruff: Color, Cut & Match!Help the three Billy Goats Gruff cross the bridge and outsmart the grumpy troll! This fun activity helps kids practice counting and fine motor skills.How to Play:Color: Bring the Small, Medium, and Large goats to life with your favorite colors. Don't forget the troll under the bridge!Cut: Carefully cut out each goat along the dotted lines.Match: Look at the number above each goat. "Trip-trap" them across the bridge by matching their number to the correct s
PreK - 3rd
Coloring Pages, Library Skills, Literature
Create Your Own Wordsearch
This Create Your Own Wordsearch Template lets students pick their own theme, write a word bank, and fill in the blank wordsearch grid. It’s a fun, independent activity perfect for early finishers or just as a fun extra library activity for visitors, helping students practice spelling, vocabulary, and critical thinking while staying engaged. This product comes with 3 templates varying from difficulty level: easy, medium, hard making this a product that can be used across all ages and ability lev
1st - 12th
Library Skills, Spelling, Vocabulary
Design Your Own Bookmark
This Design Your Own Bookmark Template is formatted with two bookmarks per page to reduce paper use when printing. Students can design, color, and customize their bookmarks, making this a simple and efficient creative activity for school libraries.
K - 12th
Library Skills, Literature, Reading
Edgar Allan Poe Bookmarks
These Printable Edgar Allan Poe Bookmarks feature a fun saying and two memorable quotes from Poe’s stories, making them a perfect addition to any reading lesson or library display. Easy to print and use, these bookmarks add a literary touch while encouraging students to engage with classic texts. This purchase includes 3 bookmark designs.
5th - 12th
Library Skills, Literature, Novel Studies
Key Events/Create Your Own Comic Templates
This two Blank Comic Template give students a creative way to retell and reflect on key events from a story. With structured panels and space for text, students illustrate important moments while demonstrating comprehension in a fun, engaging format. There are two handouts included in this bundle. One can be used with any novel and is a great way to incorporate a mini-lesson on graphic novel elements. The other one is a stand alone "write your own mini comic" template.
1st - 12th
Library Skills, Literature, Novel Studies
8th Grade End of Year Reflection
Skip the battle of writing a full-page essay! This 10-15 minute reflection activity is specifically designed for 8th graders (especially reluctant writers)who thrive on visual tasks, short prompts, and creative doodling. Instead of staring at a blank page, students use sketches, color, and micro-responses to reflect on their school year. It’s the perfect low-prep, print-and-go filler for the final week of school! Prompts Include:The Sweetest Victory: Students name a custom award and draw/writ
8th
Coloring Pages, For All Subjects, Library Skills
Design Your Own Toy
This free Design Your Own Toy activity invites students to think like an inventor after reading Whoosh! (written by Chris Barton), which is the wonderful picture book biography of Lonnie Johnson. Students design an original toy and give it a name, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and connections to Johnson’s inventive thinking.
K - 5th
Creative Writing, Library Skills, Reading
How To- Destiny Online Catalog
This free, one-page PDF gives students clear, simple instructions for using Destiny’s online library catalog. Designed for quick reference, it’s perfect for printing, laminating, and placing beside checkout computers so students can independently search for books and find what they need.
1st - 12th
Library Skills
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About the store
Experience
The Librarian’s Post is a resource shop created by a school librarian for librarians and teachers who want engaging, low-prep activities that actually work with real students. You’ll find creative library lessons, book tastings, reading response activities, and print-and-go resources designed to build curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of reading.
Every resource is classroom-tested and intentionally designed to be student-friendly, flexible, and easy to implement in school libraries and ELA classrooms. Whether you’re introducing new genres, supporting novel studies, or encouraging independent reading, The Librarian’s Post is here to help make library time meaningful and enjoyable.
Thanks for stopping by—happy teaching and happy reading!
My own education history
I have taught in both elementary and middle school library settings, which allows me to create resources with different age groups in mind. In my store, you’ll find activities specifically designed for elementary students, others created for middle school learners, and many flexible resources that work across multiple grade levels.
Each product is thoughtfully designed to match students’ developmental needs—whether that means hands-on creativity for younger learners, deeper thinking and discussion for older students, or adaptable activities that can be used schoolwide. This approach makes it easy to find resources that fit your students while still offering versatility and ease of use.
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