Library Checkout Social Story | Library Supports

$3.00

Make library checkout day more predictable with this simple, visual social story designed to teach students the steps of checking out a library book!

This resource walks students through the library routine using short, concrete language and simple visuals. It is especially helpful for students with autism, communication differences, developmental disabilities, or other learners who benefit from visual supports and predictable routines.

The social story teaches students to:

  • Go to the library

  • Understand that it is library checkout day

  • Walk around and choose a book

  • Take ONE book from the shelves

  • Bring their book to the librarian

  • Tell the librarian their name

  • Wait while the librarian "beeps" their book

  • Sit and read their book until it is time to leave

  • Bring their book back when they want to choose a new book next time

What's Included

  • social story with simple, student-friendly language

  • 4 simple visuals to support the library checkout routine

Make It Your Own

This social story can be easily personalized for your school! Simply write in your librarian's name and attach a photo of your librarian before laminating the story. Personalizing the story can help students recognize the adult who will support them during the checkout routine and make the experience more familiar.

Make library checkout day more predictable with this simple, visual social story designed to teach students the steps of checking out a library book!

This resource walks students through the library routine using short, concrete language and simple visuals. It is especially helpful for students with autism, communication differences, developmental disabilities, or other learners who benefit from visual supports and predictable routines.

The social story teaches students to:

  • Go to the library

  • Understand that it is library checkout day

  • Walk around and choose a book

  • Take ONE book from the shelves

  • Bring their book to the librarian

  • Tell the librarian their name

  • Wait while the librarian "beeps" their book

  • Sit and read their book until it is time to leave

  • Bring their book back when they want to choose a new book next time

What's Included

  • social story with simple, student-friendly language

  • 4 simple visuals to support the library checkout routine

Make It Your Own

This social story can be easily personalized for your school! Simply write in your librarian's name and attach a photo of your librarian before laminating the story. Personalizing the story can help students recognize the adult who will support them during the checkout routine and make the experience more familiar.