School libraries have a positive impact on academic attainment, reading and writing skills (Williams et al, 2013), and yet pupils’ desire to visit and spend time in their school library can sometimes be low. How do you ensure that your library is inviting and used to its maximum potential across the school year? Here are five ideas.
1, Books, Books, Books!
An injection of new stock is a sure-fire way to bring interest into the library. Actively involving children and offering them ownership of the titles they would like to see in the library makes this more exciting. Create a child-led “wishlist” or run a “blether session” (when children and staff can come and chat about their favourite books) to promote engagement and enjoyment of reading for pleasure.
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