- Best School Library Bulletin Board Ideas and Displays
- Book Fair Themes Bulletin Board
- Growl If You Like The Book Fair
- Shipwreck Under The Sea Book Fair Library Display
- Explore An Ocean of Books
- Nacho Ordinary Books
- Story Laboratory
- Reading Oasis Library
- Banned Books Displays And Bulletin Board Ideas
- Do NOT Read These Books
- Someone Doesn’t Want You To Read These Books
- Chained Banned Books Bulletin Board Display
- Dangerous Books
- Season Theme Library Bulletin Boards
- Hibernate With A Good Book
- It’s Snow Secret Books Are Cool
- Spring Forecast It’s Raining Books
- Spring Into A Good Book
- Fascinating Fall Reads
- Rake In A Good Read
- April Showers Bring May Bookworms
- Reading Helps Your Mind Bloom
- Holidays Library Bulletin Boards
- Blind Date Book
- Books Are Like A Box Of Chocolates…
- Love Your Library
- Back to School Library Bulletin Boards
- Back To The Books
- Are You A Book Worm?
- Space/Science Themed Library Bulletin Boards
- Reading Is Out Of This World
- Reading Is A Blast
- Take Me To Your Readers
- Science + You A Great Mixture
- More Library Posters and Bulletin Board Ideas
- Never Judge A Book By Its Movie
- Vote For Your Favorite Book
- Stuck On Reading
- Graphic Novels Get Them Here
- Be A Reading Superhero
- Get Wild About Reading
- Book Fair Themes Bulletin Board
Library bulletin boards and displays are excellent ways to celebrate reading and inspire kids in all grades to read and to want to read more. Here is a list of great ideas for teachers and librarians to create their book-theme classroom or library bulletin board.
We tried to cover topics on everything to inspire you. We’ve included the link to the source post (where we could find them) – click on the header links to find more information. We categorized the different types of bulletin board ideas; you will find ideas on book fairs, seasons, Valentine, space theme, science theme, and more.
Best School Library Bulletin Board Ideas and Displays
Book Fair Themes Bulletin Board
Growl If You Like The Book Fair
Wonder if it eats books or just growls? This project is an excellent idea for a monster-themed book fair for the school library or classroom library. It’s a great board from Miami Lakes K-8 Center that isn’t only fun to look at but probably fun to build as well.
Shipwreck Under The Sea Book Fair Library Display
The ocean is so mysterious – and kids’ imaginations run wild about what’s in the depths of the deep blue sea. This outstanding library display is absolutely stunning! A ship at the bottom of the sea and a humpback whale hovering over it.
Explore An Ocean of Books
The fish are so realistic it feels like you are in the ocean.
Nacho Ordinary Books
When in doubt for your display – choose a fun pun! It’s a fiesta-themed book fair classroom library display with all the adorable fiesta cutouts and details. If you still don’t see the connection, the “Nacho ordinary books” tag explains it.
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Story Laboratory
A fantastic library entrance for a science-themed book fair! The colorful bulletin board design features a periodic table of reading, an element+radioatcie warning message, and a beaker and test tube ceiling display.
Reading Oasis Library
Hieroglyphics, sphinx, 3D palm trees, and more to celebrate an Egyptian-themed book fair. It must have been a wonderful back-in-time experience for teachers and students.
Banned Books Displays And Bulletin Board Ideas
Do NOT Read These Books
“Do NOT read these books” is an invitation for any curious child to want to read one of these books.
Someone Doesn’t Want You To Read These Books
Intriguing! Wonder what the books are hiding inside the paper bag?
Chained Banned Books Bulletin Board Display
Banned Books week is usually celebrated during the last week of September to recognize the books that offend people on all sides of the political spectrum. Celebrate your library remaining a bastion of intellectual freedom with this understated display. The chained books will definitely bring the message across.
Dangerous Books
Locked in a cage…must be very dangerous books. Wonder if I’ve read any of them.
Season Theme Library Bulletin Boards
Hibernate With A Good Book
Who doesn’t like to curl up next to the fire or in bed on a winter’s day with a good book! This bulletin board So cozy the cuddly bear wrapped in a blanket with a good book-preparing for the winter season.
It’s Snow Secret Books Are Cool
I love the wordplay for a winter library board. It’s cute and shouldn’t take all day to create.
Spring Forecast It’s Raining Books
April Showers with a book twist. You can place small book cover images or book title tags in the raindrops and a bucket of books at the end of the rainbow.
Spring Into A Good Book
I like the Spring season wordplay and colorful yellow school library display.
Fascinating Fall Reads
Beautiful colorful leaves. The light blue is an excellent background to promote book titles and covers.
Rake In A Good Read
I love the book between the rake’s teeth! The librarian created a very colorful presentation from paper; the tree is made from recycled brown paper, and the rake is rolled up piece.
April Showers Bring May Bookworms
A nice twist to the traditional April showers/May flowers bulletin board ideas. The large umbrella and raindrops set the background for an exciting Spring theme school library bulletin board.
Reading Helps Your Mind Bloom
Beautiful! The details in the flowers are just unique! The teacher explains how she made the school library bulletin board for K-8 graders.
Holidays Library Bulletin Boards
Blind Date Book
Library matchmaking! Each wrapped book in the brown paper has a note stating the reader’s age and enough information about the book to intrigue.
Books Are Like A Box Of Chocolates…
…”You Never Know What You’re Going To Get.” A lovely Valentine library window decoration and a great way to lure students into the library.
Love Your Library
Lovely 3D swirly hearts! The library Valentine’s day bulletin board is an excellent way to get kids from any grade involved. Instead of boasting with student work, kids can write something on a heart like names of loved ones, why they love books or something they like about themselves.
Back to School Library Bulletin Boards
Back To The Books
A very clever idea for a back-to-school library bulletin board. The librarian re-used book covers from the previous displays. Students enjoyed seeing which books they’ve read and which ones they would like to read.
Are You A Book Worm?
Cute little worm! Kids fill out the form about the books they read the summer and give it a star rating.
Space/Science Themed Library Bulletin Boards
Reading Is Out Of This World
This corner display with all its stars, planets, rockets, and cute aliens are out of this world too!
Reading Is A Blast
Students of any grade level will have a blast discovering the books in this classroom library. You can find the information and details on making the spaceship and the rest of the bulletin board design on the website.
Take Me To Your Readers
Cutest space dog! The awesome space-themed library bulletin board was designed for junior high students. However, these original library sayings are great ideas for any school library.
Science + You A Great Mixture
This science-themed bulletin board is a fun way to incorporate science lesson plans and inspiration to read more.
More Library Posters and Bulletin Board Ideas
Never Judge A Book By Its Movie
So true! Sometimes the movie doesn’t tell it all, and you have to read the book to get those details.
Vote For Your Favorite Book
Teachers can use this bulletin board idea in their classroom or library to create interest in books and incorporate lesson plans on the voting system.
Stuck On Reading
So funny and inspirational!! The principal is on the bulletin board; she is stuck on reading in front of the library, celebrating the students reading goals.
Graphic Novels Get Them Here
Original and interesting idea to present a specific genre of books. The yellow letters with red background draw your attention to see all the other things on the bulletin board.
Be A Reading Superhero
Who doesn’t want to be a superhero, and if reading books can get you there, it’s worth a try.
Get Wild About Reading
This library board is an excellent way to display a topic and entice kids to read non-fiction and information books. The animal print letters and the leaves create the atmosphere for adventures to happen.
Which library or classroom bulletin board idea is your favorite?
Author Bio: Olivia Richards
Meet Ms. Olivia Richards, an experienced and passionate teacher who has dedicated her career to creating a warm and engaging classroom environment. Ms. Richards is a middle school teacher, currently teaching 7th-grade English at Oakwood Middle School.
Ms. Richards holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Education. She has been teaching for 10 years and has received numerous awards for her innovative teaching methods. In her free time, Ms. Richards enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her two cats, Luna and Max.
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As an experienced educator and avid reader, I am thrilled to share my expertise in school library bulletin board ideas and displays. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Education, I have spent the past 10 years creating a warm and engaging classroom environment for my students.
When it comes to library bulletin boards, it is important to celebrate reading and inspire students of all grades to develop a love for books. These displays not only create an inviting atmosphere but also serve as a visual representation of the wonderful world of literature. I have compiled a list of ideas for teachers and librarians to create book-themed classroom or library bulletin boards.
One popular theme is book fairs, which can be brought to life with creative displays. For instance, the "Growl If You Like The Book Fair" board from Miami Lakes K-8 Center features a monster-themed book fair display that is both fun and captivating. Another idea is the "Shipwreck Under The Sea Book Fair Library Display," which showcases an oceanic theme with a shipwreck and a humpback whale.
For science enthusiasts, the "Story Laboratory" board offers a fantastic entrance for a science-themed book fair. This display features a periodic table of reading, a warning message about elements and radioactivity, and a ceiling display of beakers and test tubes. Another captivating display is the "Reading Oasis Library," which transports students back in time with an Egyptian theme, complete with hieroglyphics, sphinxes, and 3D palm trees.
In addition to book fair themes, there are also displays that focus on banned books. The "Do NOT Read These Books" board piques the curiosity of students, while the "Chained Banned Books Bulletin Board Display" highlights the importance of intellectual freedom and the power of literature to challenge societal norms.
Seasonal themes are also popular choices for bulletin boards. The "Hibernate With A Good Book" display creates a cozy atmosphere with a cuddly bear wrapped in a blanket, preparing for the winter season. The "It's Snow Secret Books Are Cool" board incorporates wordplay and winter imagery to promote reading. Spring-themed displays such as "Spring Forecast: It's Raining Books" and "Spring Into A Good Book" add a touch of color and vibrancy to the library.
For holidays like Valentine's Day, the "Blind Date Book" display offers a unique twist by wrapping books in brown paper and including intriguing notes about the reader's age and book details. Another Valentine's Day display, "Books Are Like A Box Of Chocolates...," features a window decoration that entices students to explore the library.
Back-to-school bulletin boards can also be engaging and interactive. The "Back To The Books" display cleverly reuses book covers from previous displays, allowing students to see which books they have read and which ones they would like to read. The "Are You A Book Worm?" board encourages students to share their summer reading experiences and rate the books they read.
Space and science-themed displays are perfect for inspiring young minds. The "Reading Is Out Of This World" board features stars, planets, rockets, and adorable aliens. The "Reading Is A Blast" display incorporates a spaceship and other elements to create a captivating atmosphere. The "Take Me To Your Readers" board showcases a cute space dog and is designed specifically for junior high students.
These are just a few examples of the many creative bulletin board ideas available. Whether it's promoting specific genres like graphic novels or encouraging students to be reading superheroes, there is a display for every interest and theme. Remember, bulletin boards are not only decorative but also serve as powerful tools to foster a love for reading and create a sense of community within the library or classroom.
I hope these ideas inspire you to create captivating displays that will engage and inspire your students. Happy decorating and happy reading!
Author Bio: Olivia Richards Meet Ms. Olivia Richards, an experienced and passionate teacher who has dedicated her career to creating a warm and engaging classroom environment. Ms. Richards is a middle school teacher, currently teaching 7th-grade English at Oakwood Middle School.
Ms. Richards holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and a Master's degree in Education. She has been teaching for 10 years and has received numerous awards for her innovative teaching methods. In her free time, Ms. Richards enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her two cats, Luna and Max.
