Blind Date with a Book - Valentines Day Library Activity - Middle School LIbrary

Need a fun Valentine's Day Library Activity for secondary students? This Blind Date with a Book Set-Up Kit helps make set-up easy and stress-free. It includes everything you need to let your students do the bulk of the work, saving you time and energy.

NOTE: Because I use the term "blind date," this activity is best-suited for middle and high school students. If you prefer the term "mystery book" instead of "blind date," please see Unwrap a Mystery Book instead. It's the same product, but it does not use the term "blind date." Unwrap a Mystery Book also works for middle and high school.

FAST FACTS ABOUT THIS BLIND DATE WITH A BOOK SET-UP KIT:

• Recommended for: Grades 7-10
• Lesson Duration: 1-2 library lessons (about 50 minutes total)
• Formats: PPT, Google Slides, PDF
• Editable: YES, all text is editable

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL GET WITH THIS VALENTINE'S DAY LIBRARY ACTIVITY:

• Blind Date With a Book Instructions and tips for librarians (editable in PowerPoint and Google Slides, 2 pages)

• Creation Station instructions--The Creation Station is where students will wrap the books and attach recommendation cards (editable in PowerPoint and Google Slides; 2 pages)

• Book Recommendation cards--Students fill these out and attach them to the books (editable in PowerPoint and Google Slides; 8 designs)

• "How did it go?" cards--Students fill these out after they try a Blind Date with a Book. They can turn these in for a chance to win a daily, weekly, or Grand Prize drawing. (editable in PowerPoint and Google Slides; 8 designs)

• Display posters--Pick one of five designs to put with your Blind Date books on display. All text is editable in PPT and Google Slides.

• PowerPoint lesson for students on how to create a Blind Date with a Book (9 slides, editable in PPT and Google Slides)

• Sample photos from my library--these are inside the PowerPoint presentation for students and in a separate folder. You can delete my photos and add your own photos, or you are welcome to use my photos if you prefer.)

MORE VALENTINE'S DAY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES:

• Unwrap a Mystery Book (elementary version, does not use the phrase "Blind Date")
• Valentine's Day Booktalk Template
• Valentine's Day Digital Bulletin Board
• Book Speed Dating

HERE'S WHAT OTHER LIBRARIANS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS VALENTINE'S DAY LIBRARY ACTIVITY:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Megan W. wrote, "My middle school students loved this! It definitely piqued their interest when the library cart came around. I had to wrap more books just to keep up with demand! Thank you for another great resource!" (used with Grades 5-8)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Michelle H. wrote, "This was fabulous! Cut down on my prep time and was so easy to use! The kids are loving it!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ LauraLou wrote, "I love this resource for my middle school library! I wrapped the books in Valentine-themed paper instead of using paper bags. I love that there's a response card for students to fill out after they're read the book - a great way to encourage students to take a risk and finish the book! Thanks for this wonderful resource - your teaching materials never disappoint!"

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