travel library display

15 Library Book Display Ideas for Your Next Read

Last updated on May 28, 2024

This article provides creative and effective display ideas to transform a library space and catch the reader’s attention immediately.

World Literature Tour

Showcase a diverse range of books from around the globe, grouped by their country of origin or cultural background. Incorporate maps and travel-themed decorations to enhance the visual appeal and educational value.

Rotate selections monthly to feature different regions, exposing readers to the vast array of world literature.

Books Into Movies

Capture the excitement of seeing favorite stories come to life with a display featuring novels that have been adapted into movies. Highlight current box office hits alongside their literary counterparts to encourage movie-goers to delve into the source material.

Use movie posters, DVDs, and book covers to create a visually appealing exhibit that draws a connection between literature and film.

Mystery Mayhem

Engage patrons with a curated selection of spine-tingling suspense novels , true crime tales , and whodunits .

Dramatically arrange titles with magnifying glasses , false mustaches , and other detective-themed props to intrigue and inspire .

Feature both classic sleuths and contemporary crime solvers to cater to a wide audience of mystery enthusiasts .

The Art of the Biography

Curate a display featuring the lives of historical figures, artists, and modern influencers through biographies and memoirs. Utilize timelines or thematic props to contextualize the eras and lives detailed within these narratives.

Highlight the diversity of experiences by including a range of subjects from various cultures and professions.

Dystopian Destinations

Explore a future where society has taken a stark turn with an array of classic and contemporary dystopian novels. This display unites tales of caution and adventure, drawing in readers with a penchant for speculative fiction .

Immerse patrons in imagined worlds where heroes face oppressive regimes and the human spirit is put to the test.

Cookbook Cornucopia

A Cookbook Cornucopia display showcases a diverse spread of culinary literature, inviting patrons to explore global cuisines and cooking techniques. This vibrant array incorporates both time-honored classics and modern, fusion kitchen trends, catering to food enthusiasts and home chefs alike.

Visual props like utensils and ingredients can accentuate the theme, stimulating the senses and encouraging culinary experimentation.

Green Reads (Eco and Sustainability)

Showcase a collection of books that explore environmental themes, ranging from personal sustainability practices to global eco-activism.

Highlight titles that offer practical tips for green living , detailed analyses of climate change , and narratives of environmental pioneers .

Use natural elements like plants or recycled materials to decorate the display, underscoring the section’s focus on conservation and ecological awareness .

Graphic Novel Galaxy

Showcase the expansive universe of graphic novels by grouping together heroes, villains, and epic narratives. Highlight a mix of classic tales and new-age graphics to appeal to both long-time aficionados and new readers.

Incorporate visually engaging props such as action figures or thematic backdrops to complement the vibrant artwork of the displayed titles.

Mindful Reading (Wellness and Meditation)

Curate a selection of titles focused on mental health , self-care , and meditation practices to foster a tranquil atmosphere.

Highlight bestsellers and hidden gems that provide readers with tools and techniques for mindfulness .

Arrange calming decor and soft lighting to enhance the peaceful experience of browsing this thoughtful collection.

Sea of Sequels

Dive into continuing sagas where tales stretch across multiple volumes, beckoning readers to follow their beloved characters on further adventures. Spotlight series that have captured the hearts of readers, fostering a sense of community and anticipation for each new release.

Encourage patrons to embark on lengthy literary voyages with displays that accentuate the depth and evolution present in serial storytelling.

Science and Tech Titans

Highlight groundbreaking works and cutting-edge advancements with a curated selection of science and technology-themed books. Feature biographies of renowned scientists alongside the latest publications discussing artificial intelligence , robotics , and space exploration .

Engage patron interest with interactive elements, such as QR codes linking to related TED Talks or science podcasts.

Spine-Chilling Thrillers

Evoke suspense and curiosity by arranging thrillers that shock and entertain, with covers showcasing shadowy figures or ominous landscapes .

Highlight critically acclaimed authors and bestsellers , enticing patrons to explore complex characters and twisted plots.

Accent the display with faux caution tape and magnifying glasses to underscore the intrigue these novels possess.

Books From the Last Decade

Highlight recently published gems by arranging titles released in the past ten years. This display showcases the evolution of literature and ongoing trends in various genres. Encourage readers to explore modern narratives and authors who are defining the current literary scene.

Poetic Places

Celebrate poetry from around the globe by grouping collections based on their geographical origins. Highlight celebrated poets and place related travelogues or cultural guides beside their works. Enrich the display with maps or photographs that bring the verses’ settings to life.

Genre Journeys

Travel through the landscapes of fiction with a display that takes readers from romance to science fiction , fantasy to historical novels .

Highlight a different genre each month, inviting patrons to discover new authors and classic tales.

Enhance the experience with themed decorations, reading lists, and matching bookmarks for a complete literary adventure.

Ideas Elsewhere

https://whatareyoureadingblog.wordpress.com/2017/06/07/20-year-round-library-display-ideas/
https://www.reddit.com/r/LibraryDisplays/
https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/library-book-display-ideas-for-every-month-of-the-year/
https://ontarianlibrarian.com/library-display-ideas/

Liked reading this? Here’s more:

15 Creative Comic Book Display Ideas for Your Home

15 Creative Teacher Door Ideas for a Welcoming Classroom

15 Fun Classroom Door Decoration Ideas for High School

15 Vintage School Chalk Board Ideas for Creative Decor and Functionality

Ontarian Librarian

Professional sillyhead and community enthusiast, how to make non-boring non-fiction book displays.

1. Include books from multiple categories – aka don’t be lazy. If you’re making a display about Psychology , yes, probably most of your books are going to come from the 158 section. But a good topic-based display is going to include a wide range of perspective. Take from the brain science section (612.82). Include a couple topics related to psychology: psycho-sociology, biography of a therapist. In a public library, it’s often better to be shallow and wide, rather than deep and specific.

2. Curate the books with an unusual connector . Colour , word-in-title, image on cover, tone, writing style. Spring is coming? Grab the greenest non-fiction books. Not sure how to celebrate Spirit Day ? Grab the purplest books and display them proudly (with some anti-bullying, and positive LGBTQ materials of course). Need a Non-Fiction Valentine’s Day display, but don’t want to do epic love stories again? Only chose non-fiction books with “Love” in the title. Movember is an excellent excuse to tape mustaches onto books with faces on the covers. Although you probably don’t want to do these silly style displays too often, it is a great way to spice up the expected themes that your library users have seen year after year.

4. Don’t be afraid to add a couple non-non-fiction items . One of my favourite displays is “All Things Weird,” because for some glorious reason weird has become cool . A simple keyword or within title search of “weird” will bring up dozens of weird non-fiction books from all sections: Weird Sea Creatures, Weird and Wacky Inventions, Sports Hall of Weird. Throw a Weird Al CD in there. Browsing a display should be an entertaining experience, and an easy way to do that is to be creative and surprising with your selections.

Much of this may seem like common-sense, but it’s always good to be reminded. End of aisle displays are changed quite frequently, but a lot can be done with a little effort. Be creative! Be a little silly sometimes! And most of all be thoughtful about your design and selection.

For more ideas and resources, check out my previous blog posts on Library Displays . What are some of your most successful non-fiction library displays?

Library Management

Lesson Plans

Reading Motivation

Library Skills

Reading & Literacy

Library Book Display Ideas for Every Month of the Year

stayingcoolinthelibrary
February 16, 2023
Library Management , Picture books , Reading Motivation , Tips & Tricks

As librarians, we are always looking for new ways and opportunities to get students reading (and enjoying it!). Having a monthly book display is a great way to bring awareness to different topics, seasons, and celebrations for each month. Plus, you can get students interested in brand-new books that might have been hidden on the shelves and out of sight. I know that coming up with library book displays can take some time (especially when you start running out of creativity mid-year). I put together a list of library book display ideas for the entire year. You can use one of these ideas or use this list to get your creative juices flowing.

Not only is January the first month of the year, but it also includes New Year’s day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, and is a part of winter. Here are a few more creative library book display ideas for January:

National Hobby Month – Share books about various hobbies and sports.
January 2nd – National Science Fiction Day – Display your science fiction books.
January 4th – National Trivia Day – Hold a trivia contest and have students look up the answers in the library.
January 8th – Earth’s Rotation Day – Show off your space and Earth-themed books.
January 17th – Kid Inventors Day – Learn about inventions.
No-Name Calling Week (3rd week in January) – Display books about kindness!
January 24th – Global Belly Laugh Day – Anything related to friendship and positivity.

I think all students are aware that February is the month of candy, cards, and hearts with Valentine’s Day, but here are some additional fun days that don’t revolve around love.

Books We Love – Have students recommend their favorite books for the display.
February 7th – Safer Internet Day – Teach and review internet safety.
February 17th – Random Acts of Kindness Day – Books about friendship and kindness are a great fit.
February 26th – Tell a Fairy Tale Day – Bring out all the fairy tales!
All About Love – Display any books about family and friendship (or for older students, relationships!)

With March comes Spring! You might showcase books about the changing weather or the approaching Spring Break. Here are some more library book display ideas to choose from.

Spring Showers – Books that make you want to cry!
March 3rd – Return Borrowed Books Week – no explainaiton necessary!
March 12th – Plant a Flower Day – Any books on gardening and flowers.
March 20th – World Storytelling Day – Choose books from students’ favorite authors.
Hello Spring – Books about the new season or activities that happen during spring.

April is a bit trickier since the only big holidays are April Fools (and sometimes Easter). Luckily, there are some fun holidays you can celebrate, too.

April Fools – Time to pull out those comedy and joke books.
April 2nd – National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day – Cookbooks and food-related books!
April 3rd – Find a Rainbow Day – Showcase books all about the weather.
April 12th – D.E.A.R. Day – Drop Everything and Read .
April 23rd – Take a Chance Day – Books on courage, trial and error, and not giving up.

Most holidays in May pertain to Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, however, there are some fun opportunities for library book display ideas.

May 2nd – International Harry Potter Day – Celebrate all things Harry Potter.
May the Fourth Be With You – Showcase those Star Wars-themed books.
May 9th – Alphabet Day – Display a book for every letter of the alphabet!
May 12th – National Limerick Day – Have fun with limerick books, maybe hold a limerick contest.
May 20th – Be a Millionaire Day – Display novels on careers, money, and financial literacy.

If you’re still in school during June, you can get students excited with summer-themed library book display ideas, plus some other silly topics.

Summer Fun – Think campy, light-hearted books to read during the summer.
Flag Day – Share books with characters and settings from around the world.
Dive into a Good Book – Showcase the top checked-out books of the school year.
June 27th – Helen Keller Day – Display books from inspirational figures, like Helen Keller.

Not only do we have The Fourth of July with fireworks and cookouts, but your book displays can also celebrate –

Keep It Cool – Share winter-themed books to feel a bit “cooler” in July.
Christmas in July – It’s never too early for Christmas Around the World.
July 1st – American Zoo Day – Bring out all the animal-themed books!
July 11th – Cheer Up the Lonely Day – Share light-hearted reads that make great book companions.
July 19th – World Listening Day – highlight audiobooks if your library has them.
July 22nd – Hammock Day – Books about the great outdoors are perfect for this holiday.

Celebrate Back to School season with some intriguing library book display ideas. Hook students into reading from day one!

August 5th – Campfire Day – Create a camp read-a-lot display with adventure-packed books.
August 9th – Book Lover’s Day – Favorite books for each grade level
August 26th – Dog Appreciation Day – Who doesn’t love dogs? Hook students with adorable puppy books.
Friendship Week (3rd week in August) – Any book with friendships will work in this display.

Back to school continues for some this month, and students may be making their first trips to the library. Use these library book display ideas to get students excited about reading.

Happy Cat Month – Showcase all your cat books, both fiction and non-ficiton.
Little League Month – Share stories about baseball and famous players.
September 9th – Teddy Bear Day – Have students bring their teddy bear to school, maybe even have a teddy bear picnic.
September 13th – Positive Thinking Day – Share books with a positive theme and message.
September 13th – Roald Dahl Day – Celebrate the wonderful books of Roald Dahl.
September 19th – Talk Like a Pirate Day – Showcase pirate books and stories.

Get students excited for spooky season with a brand new book display!

October 1st – International Music Day – Share biographies about various musicians and the history of musical genres.
October 5th – World Teacher Day – Have teachers recommend their favorite books and share stories about school.
October 12th – Cookbook Launch Day – Showcase a display full of cookbooks and recipes.
October 16th – Dictionary Day
October 28th – Astronomy Day – Anything related to the Earth, moon, and stars fit here.
October 31st – Magic Day – Got any books on magic? It’s their time to shine.

Thanksgiving is the most notable holiday in November, but that doesn’t mean you can’t share books with any of these themes as well:

November 1st – Author’s Day – Create a book display with authors of various backgrounds.
November 1st and 2nd – Dia De Los Muertos – Share the holidays, traditions, and stories of the Day of the Dead.
November 8th – Tongue Twister Day
November 24th – Showcase Your Unique Talent Day
Aviation History Month – Show off any books related to aviation or transportation.
National Adoption Month – Share books about adoption and the families we choose.

You don’t have to have a Christmas book display in order to celebrate December. Here are some other library book display ideas for this chilly month.

December 1st – Rosa Parks Day – Share stories about leaders of the Civil Rights Movement.
December 8th – Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day – Historical books that take you back in time.
December 8th – Dewey Decimal Day!!!
Holidays Around the World – Books about Kwanzaa, Boxing Day, Hanukkah, and more!
By the Fire – Any books related to the chilly weather or that take place somewhere cold.

I hope these library book display ideas get your students excited to read! Feel free to get creative with these ideas and create a library display that represents your students and school.

I created a set of special days posters to go along with this list. Click below to read more about it.

Special Days Display Posters – School Library or Classroom

Thank you for subscribing! A confirmation message has been sent to you with a link you MUST click on in order to begin receiving emails and gain access to the free resource library. Open your inbox and look for a message from " [email protected] ".

There was an error submitting your subscription. Please try again.

2 Responses

do you have any free posters for libraries?

If you go to my store and filter the price from 0-1, you can see all my free products. There are some different posters you can download.

QUICK LINKS

RESOURCE LIBRARY

BESTSELLING PRODUCTS

DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS

RESEARCH SKILLS

NOPREP PRINTABLES

PICTURE BOOK ACTIVITIES

LEGAL STUFF

DISCLOSURE POLICY

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Privacy Overview

How to Create Awesome Book Displays

A public librarian gives a comprehensive guide for setting up excellent book displays for libraries and booksellers.

Katie McLain

Katie's parents never told her "no" when she asked for a book, which was the start of most of her problems. She has a BA in Creative Writing from Lake Forest College and is working towards a master's degree in library science at U of I. She works full time at a public library reference desk in northern IL, specializing in readers’ advisory and general book enthusiasm, and she has a deep-rooted love of all things disturbing, twisted, and terrifying. (She takes enormous pleasure in creeping out her coworkers.) When she's not spending every waking hour at the library, she's at home watching Cubs baseball with her cats and her cardigan collection, and when she's not at home, she's spending too much money on concert tickets. Her hobbies include debating the finer points of Harry Potter canon, hitting people upside the head who haven’t read The Martian, and convincing her boyfriend that she can, in fact, fit more books onto her shelves. Twitter: @kt_librarylady

View All posts by Katie McLain

I work full time at a public library , and even though I work in the Adult Reference department, I’m fortunate enough to spend most of my work hours on book-related responsibilities. But if I had to pick an area that takes up the majority of my book-related time, it would be creating library book displays. Now, for some libraries or book stores, creating displays requires nothing more than printing off a sign and slapping a few marginally-related books on a shelf and calling it a day, but that’s what separates the amateur book displays from the awesome ones.

Over the last 5+ years, my coworkers and I have devised a set of guidelines that have helped take our book displays from good to great, so strap yourselves in while I give you an inside look at how our displays are created.

1. Brainstorm book display ideas

We have 5 different rotating displays that are changed out every 4 weeks or so. Some libraries prefer to change their displays a little more frequently, but we’ve found that this is our department sweet-spot in terms of keeping displays fresh and keeping everyone’s workload manageable. Still, that’s a lot of display ideas to cover an entire year. How do we come up with ideas?

We try to have a couple display brainstorming sessions during our department meetings throughout the year, where we all come up with ideas beforehand and bring them up in the group to see what sticks. Time-sensitive displays, anytime displays, serious displays, crazy displays – nothing’s off limits here. We brainstorm based on current events, upcoming movies, buzzworthy books, historical events, even popular memes and hashtags.

And we make heavy use of our current edition of Chase’s Calendar of Events . If your library or institution doesn’t have a copy, you can still get a decent list of special yearly celebrations through the free version of the Chase’s Calendar website. (Who knew that October was designated as Squirrel Awareness and Appreciation Month?!)

When it comes to holidays and yearly events that are standard for library displays (Valentine’s Day, Banned Books Week, Black History Month, etc.), you can make your displays stand out by giving them an unusual perspective. Do you usually put out Ireland travel guides for St. Patrick’s Day? How about a color-themed display called “It Ain’t Easy Being Green?” Or instead of doing a typical “Women’s History Month” sign for your display, call it something like “Historical Hardcore Lady Types.” It’s unexpected, it’s interesting, and it gives you an opportunity to quote Lumberjanes for work purposes.

I would also like to note that our administration has always been very supportive of our potentially controversial display topics like Pride Month and #BlackLivesMatter, so we’ve made a point to include these types of displays wherever possible throughout the year. I encourage everyone to do the same, although I know that not every administrator is willing to tackle that controversy. Make do however you can.

2. Select items for book displays

For most of our displays, we create material lists in our library’s catalog, then export, organize, and save the lists as Word documents so that we can reuse them in the future. But how do we decide what items should go on the display? Here are a few tips we’ve come up with.

The phrase “hidden gems” should be at the forefront of every display list you put together. In bookstores, it’s common to see a ton of James Patterson and Nora Roberts novels on display because these are the big names that will drive in the big customers with the big bucks. But in libraries, we’re not so concerned with getting the big names out the door because we’re not dependent on sales and we know these big names will circulate anyway. Instead, try filling your displays with lesser-known titles, such as mid-list books, diverse authors, and #ownvoices, because these are the books your patrons are less likely to have heard about.

Think outside the box! When we create displays, we try to keep a lot of the topics as broad as possible to allow for maximum creativity when picking out the titles. I particularly enjoy mixing fiction and nonfiction titles in the same display. For example, if you’re doing an adult display about space exploration, you can include books like The Martian or Saturn Run , but you can also showcase a lot of nonfiction titles as well: Hidden Figures , Welcome to the Universe , or Packing for Mars would all be excellent choices, and they’d allow you to highlight a few female authors and authors of color. Win-win!

Use multiple formats from multiple collections. Mix and match! If you have a title available in regular print, large print, and audio, put them all on there! Graphic novels? Go for it. Young adult? Related movies and documentaries? CDs? Heck, if you’re feeling adventurous, you can create book lists with relevant eBook titles and put those on display as well! Go nuts!

Keep an eye on condition and publication date. As much as I’d like to tell you that you can’t judge a book by its cover, the fact is that a display with newer items and eye-catching covers is going to be more enticing than a display full of banged-up books with torn covers. And as you undoubtedly know, old book covers do not always age well.

3. Put up the display

Once we’ve crafted our thoughtful display lists, we pull the items from the shelves, change their status in the catalog so that they’re listed as “display” if anyone goes looking for them, and set them up on their designated shelves. A couple of my coworkers are really good when it comes to merchandizing our displays, and I’ve picked up a couple easy techniques to maximize our shelf space and make our displays look as enticing as possible:

I don’t remember who set up these specific book displays, but I’ll just say it was probably one of my aforementioned coworkers. They are REALLY good at what they do! I will also note that we have a graphic designer who works at the library and creates our display signage, but this is not required to create a quality display.

At the end of the day, the best book displays are thoughtful and intentional. If you put consideration into what goes on display and how those items are arranged, your patrons will take notice too.

Got any other good display ideas? Let us know!

The Most Popular Book Club Books of August, According to Goodreads

Travel library display

Travel Library Display

Start of the year primary school library decoration. "the more that you read the more that you know, the more that you learn the more places you'll go" dr.seuss. books take you places theme..

Airport! (Library Displays)

By chris plumley another fabulous display by chris from lincoln college, uk. this fun display is based on fictional travel destinations..

Library display

Travel the world through books.

School Library Book Displays

Reading takes you places library display case.

Travel Library Display Travel with books

Adventure Awaits

Your destination awaits... Adult book display travel with a book

Library Spotlight: Pam Jensen, Elk Run Elementary

Experience pam jensen has worked as a library media assistant in granite school district for eight years. she has worked at oquirrh hills elementary, plymouth elementary, and has been library media….

NoveList Select Analytics
LibraryAware
EBSCO Connect
NoveList Plus Reading Suggestions
Learn with NoveList
Stories to Inspire You

Recipe for the Best Library Book Display

Smiling man reading a book standing next to a library shelf.

Readers’ advisory (RA) comes in many flavors, and book displays are one easy way to provide indirect RA to patrons. For those patrons who prefer to browse and sample titles at their own pace, displays are a smorgasbord of recommendations they can taste at their leisure. So, how do you put together the perfect book display buffet?

Start with readers' advisory

Think about some common questions you get at the desk. Are there ways you can turn those questions into displays? For example, are readers asking about the hot new bestseller? Consider a read-alike display if they’re hungry for more of the same. Do caregivers often ask for books for different grade levels? "Thrilling Tales for Third Graders" or "Fourth Grade Favorites" may be displays that hit the spot.

Staff picks are a menu staple and for a great reason! Librarians love to share what they’re reading, and patrons love to know what the “chef recommends.” Displays of staff picks are wonderful ways for any staff to highlight their favorite reads. Readers may find a staff member who has the same reading taste as them and becomes their go-to person for recommendations. What a great way to build lasting connections with readers!

Mix in some creativity

Displays are a wonderful avenue for staff to show off their creative side. Are you an avid cook, shark week superfan, or cozy mystery aficionado? How can you take those interests and turn them into enticing displays like “Let’s Get Cooking,” “Fin-tastic Reads,” or “Subgenre Spotlight.”

Displays can also be a perfect opportunity to get punny! “I Just Can’t Help My Shelf” or “Sorry, I’m Booked” are clever titles that are also general enough to allow for easy restocking. You could pull from recently returned titles or hidden gems that haven’t circulated in a while but are still worth promoting.

Get creative with timely displays that tie into pop culture like this page-to-screen display from Newmarket Public Library or seasonal suggestions like Mercer County Library Systems’ spring gardening display or Bullitt County Public Library’s blind date with a book display. You could even create a book menu like Westover School Library did.

Having a hard time cooking up a new display each month? LibraryAware users can browse hundreds of display signs and book flyers for ready-to-go ideas.

Don't have LibraryAware? Here's a gift just for you! Download this free Winter Reading 11x17 book display poster.

Add a dash of product placement

It’s not always enough to have a sweet display idea and carefully selected titles to go along with it. You must make sure people can see and find it!

Think about the traffic flow in your library. Can you put table displays in high-traffic areas? Or places where readers sit or stand often? Do you have shelving that will allow for face-out displays? Take advantage of that.

Visit some local bookstores and get inspiration from their designs. Or put some “book snacks” near your checkout stations to entice patrons to grab one last item before they leave. Magazines, paperbacks, or recently returned items might work well here.

You can also think of displays as an opportunity to showcase other formats, programs, or resources. Book displays that contain a mix of formats and genres appeal to many types of readers and introduce patrons to something new. Consider including information or handouts about library events, resources, or grab-and-go kits. For example, if you have a gardening-themed display, promote your seed library or Backyard Habitat program along with it.

Bake diversity into every book promotion

Celebrate inclusion year-round and ensure that all readers can find both windows and mirrors in your collection. Be intentional about including authors and titles from under-represented identities in all your displays, not just a dedicated few.

We have tools to help:

NoveList Plus can help you find inclusive titles for your promotions. Search by author characteristics such as author’s nationality, author’s gender identity, or author’s cultural identity to include perspectives of authors from a variety of races, cultures, nationalities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and religions. The character appeal terms in NoveList are a great way to find books with diverse characters and they include specific information about characters from marginalized identities.
Core Collections will help you identify the best books in each area to build and maintain a well-rounded collection. The Core Collections content specialists and collection development staff are committed to creating and maintaining collections that reflect the diversity of the human experience.

If you’re looking to dig deep into coordinating collection promotion efforts in print, on digital platforms, and in personal interactions with community members, you may be interested in bringing the Learn with NoveList live workshop, Collection Promotion Deep-Dive , to your library. Email us at [email protected] for a free consultation.

Lauren Campbell is a NoveList Consultant. She is currently reading Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir.

A woman with short hair and glasses wearing a cream-colored shirt layered over a green shirt and jeans reclines in a chair in a library and looks out a window while working on a laptop.

All you need to know in the time you have

Social Media
Book Displays
Spoilers, Sweetie

Friday, May 15, 2015

Ready to go book display: road trips, no comments:, post a comment.

Research Guides
UCBA Library

Library Displays at UCBA

Travel & Culture
Celebrate Diversity!
New Titles At Your UCBA Library
Black History Month Display
LGBTQ+ Pride Month Display
Social Justice and Social Movements Display
Great American Read
Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month Display
Hispanic Heritage Month Display
Native American Heritage Month
Women's History Month
Online educational resources
Social Justice in Higher Education

Travel & Culture Book Display

Pack your bag, find your travel charger, get an electricity converter and buy some foreign currency, because the Summer is the perfect time to explore the world. Your UCBA library has you covered with a wide selection of travel and culture guides for countries all over the world. Whether you’re sipping Guinness in Dublin’s Brazenhead pub, trekking in the Himalayas, or catching the perfect wave on Maui, these books are sure to help you go native and have a transformative trip.

Travel & Culture Books

<< Previous: Social Justice and Social Movements Display
Next: Great American Read >>
Last Updated: Aug 6, 2024 10:47 AM
URL: https://guides.libraries.uc.edu/ucba-displays

University of Cincinnati Libraries

PO Box 210033 Cincinnati, Ohio 45221-0033

Phone: 513-556-1424

University of Cincinnati

Library Home
Ask a Librarian

Library Displays: To Read is to Travel

Traveling is an experience comparable to very few things in life. It allows for encounters with new people, appreciation of new cultures, and a level of wonderment that resounds in your bones. Yet, what if you could travel the world without the hassle of planning, packing, or even a passport, and- best of all- it is completely free? Well you can! In recognition of the April 1st study abroad application due date for the Fall 2018 semester, the Andersen Library has put together displays themed “To Read is to Travel”, encapsulating the wonder and excitement travel evokes.

Two of such displays live within the entrance way of the library–one of which holds information on travel study opportunities provided by the Global Experiences Office here on campus, while the other showcases travel guides and stories by authors that will elicit the adventurous side in anyone. Take the time to travel back to the “Big TV Area” within the library and find the third display, which holds a multitude of books that can take you to every corner of the Earth without having to leave your favorite reading nook, or inform you of everything you need to know about your next travel destination.

The world is waiting and adventure is around every corner here at the Anderson Library, so be sure to check out all three displays! Please don’t hesitate to ask the circulation desk for assistance if you should find a potential adventure that you can’t leave the library without.

One Response to Library Displays: To Read is to Travel

Reading is a trip, right?!

Comments are closed.

Search the Blog

You have exceeded your limit for simultaneous device logins.

Your current subscription allows you to be actively logged in on up to three (3) devices simultaneously. click on continue below to log out of other sessions and log in on this device., display shelf | travel.

Fill your display shelf with travel inspiration from these guides that highlight hikes, accessible travel, adventures across the world, and more.

Fill your display shelf with travel inspiration from these guides that highlight hikes, accessible travel, adventures across the world, and more. Find the full list of 70 titles here .

Accessible Vacations: An Insider’s Guide to 10 National Parks by Simon J. Hayhoe, Hike: Adventures on Foot by DK Eyewitness, Seoul Like a Local by Allison Needels, Beth Eunhee Hong, Arian Khameneh, and Charles Usher, The Bucket List Eco Experiences by Juliet Kinsman, National Geographic Traveler: Iceland, The Catch Me if You Can: One Woman’s Journey to Every Country in the World by Jessica Nabongo, Moon USA National Parks by Becky Lomax, Living the Vanlife: On the Road Toward Sustainability, Community, and Joy by Noami Grevemberg, The Pride Atlas: 500 Iconic Destinations for Queer Travelers by Maartje Hensen, The Ethical Traveller: 100 Ways to Roam the World without Ruining It by Imogen Lepere, Lonely Planet Southwest USA, National Geographic A Diver’s Guide to the World by Carrie Miller

Get Print. Get Digital. Get Both!

Add comment :-, comment policy:.

Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

First Name should not be empty !!!

Last Name should not be empty !!!

email should not be empty !!!

Comment should not be empty !!!

You should check the checkbox.

Please check the reCaptcha

Ethan Smith

Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing and typesetting industry. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry's standard dummy text ever since the 1500s, when an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book.

Posted 6 hours ago REPLY

Jane Fitgzgerald

Posted 6 hours ago

Michael Woodward

Libraries are always evolving. Stay ahead. Log In.

Added To Cart

Related , christianity today book award winners | book pulse, horror | prepub alert, march 2025 titles, social sciences | prepub alert, march 2025 titles, nature | prepub alert, march 2025 titles, kirkus prize finalists are announced | book pulse, bouchercon kicks off tomorrow in nashville | book pulse, "what is this" design thinking from an lis student.

Run Your Week: Big Books, Sure Bets & Titles Making News | July 17 2018

Materials on Hand | Materials Handling

LGBTQ Collection Donated to Vancouver Archives

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, --> Log In

You did not sign in correctly or your account is temporarily disabled

REGISTER FREE to keep reading

If you are already a member, please log in.

Passwords must include at least 8 characters.

Your password must include at least three of these elements: lower case letters, upper case letters, numbers, or special characters.

The email you entered already exists. Please reset your password to gain access to your account.

Create a Password to complete your registration. Get access to:

Uncommon insight and timely information

Thousands of book reviews

Blogs, expert opinion, and thousands of articles

Research reports, data analysis, -->