Fancy Library Update!!

Hello everyone!
I have finally 'finished' the overhaul of the Library.  I was all ready to go the first week of September, and then lo and behold- my new shelf arrived!!! Although it was not 'new' it was new to the space, it left me with a larger Fiction section and a new seasonal display space.  Very exciting!!

Here are some 'before' pictures.

As you can see, the overall "theme" was a collection of book posters and a hodge podge of past student projects.  After asking around to the staff (some of who have been there since the school opened) no one could remember when certain things were put up.  Decidedly, I took everything down and started fresh.  My favourite thing about the Library is, it seems to be a dumping ground during summer months for items that have no home: notice the coat rack, poster, pylons and box of difficult puzzles.  C'est la vie. 

Now for the grand reveal: Dr. Seuss Theme!!!!!

I just love the quote!!! Thank you to those you voted on my Facebook!  The cut outs were purchased as a set from Kool and Child.  The quote poster was made by me (yes I did cut each letter out individually- and yes, I am a wee bit nuts).  I think it was worth all the hard work!

This is the permanent "New Books" display. It is an easy display to keep current as I just put out the newly purchased books.

This shelf is for the Seasonal Displays.  Right now features Fall/Thanksgiving.  I cut the leaves out of scrapbooking paper using templates I found on the Internet.  Above are a few anchor charts that I have been creating with the Primary grades.  This whole display cost $3 for the plastic leaves and the frame.  The frame will be a constant in that all I need to do is flip out the picture for the next display which is.....you guessed it, Halloween!!

Here is a "private collection" display from a student who found a deer skeleton.  He asked if he could display it in the Library and so naturally we created an awesome looking Science display.  Yes, that is one of my good linen tablecloths.....all in the name of Science! *sigh*

All in all, the feedback from the staff, students and parents have been really wonderful.  Everyone has commented on how refreshed the space is!!  I have to say my favourite addition are the tissue paper pom poms.  Stay tuned for my next post on a great way to make bulletin boards look great and lesson the time needed to hang student work up!!