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Places I Look for Library Lessons

A school librarian (media specialist!) shares some of the sources she looks to for lesson ideas and inspiration.

Up All Night: A Dramatic Child Gets Her First Library Card

Getting your first library card is a very big deal, okay? If you have to stay up all night to practice your signature, so be it.

3 Tools for Teaching Digital Citizenship to Kids

Teaching digital citizenship is one of the most important jobs elementary librarians have. Here are three tools to help you on your journey.

There’s Lots of Cool Stuff at the Library of Congress

Why Animals Belong in the Library

Animals aren't usually allowed in libraries, but one Rioter explores how some have used animals to help both readers and the library itself.

A Day in the Life of an Elementary School Librarian

With shows like Abbott Elementary, there's more interest in the day-to-day lives of school workers. Here's what a librarian does in a day.

Libraries Under Attack (Again): The Backlash Against Drag Queen Story Hour in the UK

Libraries in the UK are facing attacks again - this time from anti-LGBTQ+ protesters attempting to stop popular Drag Queen Story Hours.

The Mental Health Benefits of Playing Dungeons and Dragons

Playing D&D in the library has so many benefits, not only for the students, but for the adult who runs the program.

Authors and Libraries: How Does Working in a Library Help a Writing Career?

%%excerpt%% While authors come from all walks of life, there are a large number of authors past and present who have worked in libraries. In this article, one Rioter hears from a number of authors who've worked in libraries in various roles, and hears how they feel their two careers have worked together.

Growing as a School Librarian in a Post School Shutdown World

Going back to in-classroom learning has been an adjustment for school librarians still reeling from the events of March 2020, but this librarian is hopeful.