School Library Month

School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries.
AASL School Library Month 40th Anniversary logo. The design includes 'AASL' in a gradient of blue, purple, red, and yellow at the top. Below, 'SCHOOL LIBRARY MONTH' is written in bold, dark blue capital letters. A red ribbon banner with white text reads 'Celebrating 40 Years.' At the bottom, four circular icons represent innovation (lightbulb with gears), creativity (paintbrush and pencil), learning (lightbulb in a hand), and growth (a plant sprout).

Description and History

School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries. Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help their school and local community celebrate the essential role that strong school libraries play in transforming learning. The AASL efforts for a national School Library Month were spearheaded by Lucille Thomas, chair of the School Library Media Month Committee. Thomas was appointed by President Judy King in 1983. Their work came to fruition on April 1, 1985, when AASL officials, local and national dignitaries got the first School Library Month off to a rousing start with a ceremony on the west steps of the U.S. Capitol.

Promotional & Advocacy Tools

  • Proclamation Templates
  • Administrator Toolkit
  • For Librarian Advocates
  • Author Quotes
  • Badges
  • Graphics & Presentation Templates
  • Spokespeople PSAs
  • Professional Learning Resources
Jason Reynolds sitting in front of a bookcase

Spokespeople PSAs

Embed these videos from School Library Month Spokespeople on your library website or share across social media to spread the word on the importance of school libraries.