Library Checkout Social Story | Library Supports
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.