It’s time to go back to school! Whether your kids are attending in person, from home, or a little bit of both, these book-inspired crafts are a perfect complement to the beginning of the school year.  

Sherice, a Children's Librarian from Clason’s Point Library has a wonderful project, inspired by Surviving High School. The Surviving High School Goal Jar is a fun way to start off the school year and a great way to stay motivated through June. Ariel from School Support decorated hers with ribbon and a colorful tag (above).

Tessa from School Support loves helping Lola and her big brother Gilbert from Brand New Pencils Brand New Books prepare for the first day of school by designing their notebooks. You can also decorate your notebook, just in time for the first day of school.

Amber from School Support is the Queen of Crafts! Check out her step-by-step instructions for making the perfect accessory to be the The King of Kindergarten— a King of Kindergarten Crown!

The Pigeon Has to Go To School! How do you think he'll get there? Let's ride into the new school year with well wishes. You can create a sentimental school bus card that your child can carry with them all year long (find instructions on Non-Toy Gifts).

Some kids are like pens, other kids are like crayons but My Best Friend is as Sharp as a Pencil .To celebrate your BFF you can read the book together  and create this super cute pencil popiscle stick craft. Find instructions on Crafty Morning.

Miss Marisa from Riverside Library is here to help you stay healthy and combat those  First Day Jitters with her paper mask portraits! All you need is paper, a pencil, and your favorite crayons, markers, or colored pencils.

All the children are excited about going to school this year, even dinosaurs! Tessa from School Support is thrilled to share a stomping fun craft to make even the shiest student ROAR!! How Do Dinosaurs Go to School?  With crafts, of course. See a dinosaur craft example made by the North Sioux City Community Library ​

Miss Felipe from the Tremont Library loves these back to school crafts:

• Crayon Banner
• Three Step Drawings
• About Me Book Bag

We hope you enjoyed these crafts. We can't wait to see what you create! Share your art with us on Twitter or Instagram @MyLibraryNYC! For more back to school fun, check out Get Ready for Back to School with Some Great Books. You just might find some familiar titles.