What Do Librarians Do

Librarians are people who work in libraries and help everyone find what they need. They organize thousands of books so people can find them easily. Librarians also plan fun events like story time and reading clubs. They love sharing the joy of reading with others.

What Librarians Do

Librarians help you find the perfect book for a school project or just for fun. They teach people how to search for information using computers and databases. Librarians choose new books to add to the library's collection. They also help people use printers, computers, and other technology.

More Than Just Books

Modern libraries have much more than books. They have movies, music, and video games you can borrow. Some libraries even let you borrow tools and art supplies. Librarians plan events like author visits and science programs. Libraries are free for everyone to use, and librarians make sure everyone feels welcome.

Fun Facts

• The Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. has over 170 million items.
• Some libraries have bookmobiles, which are libraries on wheels that travel to different neighborhoods.
• The oldest known library was built over 2,600 years ago in ancient Iraq.

Did You Know?

Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman, paid to build over 2,500 libraries around the world. Many of those libraries are still open today!