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Informative Article | Library Science | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 559 - 564 | India
From Shelves to Souls: Reviving Reading Culture Through Creative School Library Programs
Abstract: School libraries play a critical role in nurturing reading habits, information literacy, and lifelong learning among students. This paper examines how innovative school library programs can strengthen reading culture through structured and engaging interventions. It presents practical initiatives implemented within a school setting, including book clubs, reading challenges, author interactions, peer recommendation systems, digital library platforms, library orientation activities, and technology-enabled reading support. The paper also highlights inclusive resource curation, scheduled library periods, recognition programs, and experiential learning visits as mechanisms for increasing student engagement with reading. These initiatives collectively demonstrate how school libraries can evolve from traditional resource centres into dynamic learning environments that foster curiosity, collaboration, critical thinking, and sustained reading motivation. This paper aims to describe and evaluate innovative school library practices implemented to strengthen reading culture among school students.
Keywords: School libraries; Reading culture; Literacy promotion; Student engagement; Information literacy; Library innovation; Digital learning resources; Lifelong learning
How to Cite?: Sunila Athley, Sonal Bansal, "From Shelves to Souls: Reviving Reading Culture Through Creative School Library Programs", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 559-564, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26508211827, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26508211827