Library swag is anything printed with your library's name that you hand to patrons, readers and volunteers, such as bookmarks, book lights, tote bags, pencils and small prizes. Public libraries, school media centers and friends of the library groups give it out at card sign-up drives, summer reading programs and outreach events. Many of the same items also make good gifts for librarians and the rest of the library team.
Library swag readers keep
Most library giveaways start with bookmarks and book lights. The reading magnifier bookmark puts a lens, a ruler and a page marker in one slim piece. The button bookmark card holds three pinback buttons, each with its own design, which works well for a reading challenge. The Scholar bookmark book light has a flexible arm and charges by USB Type-C. The bendable clip-on book light fits inside most book covers. You'll find more in our promotional bookmarks and promotional magnifiers.
To carry the books home, the natural cotton library tote has 24 inch handles and room for a clear logo on the front. For teens, a cotton canvas drawstring backpack holds books and gym clothes. There are more book bags in our custom cotton tote bags.
Summer reading prizes can be small. A tube of colored pencils with a sharpener in the lid, a book-shaped stress reliever, an oak key tag to go with a new library card and small promotional stuffed animals for story time are all easy picks. For teen study nights and book club meetings, add promotional highlighters and promotional notebooks.
Gifts for librarians and library staff
For National Library Week or librarian appreciation, pick something a reader will use at the desk or at home: a journal gift set with a pen, a pair of black marble bookends with an etched logo, a 3X lighted magnifier for small print or an insulated tumbler with a cork base. Library volunteer gifts can be simpler, like a mug or a tote with the library name on it. If you want something patrons can plant at home, our guide to plantable seed paper covers seed paper bookmarks.
Ordering library promotional items
Send us your library logo or program artwork and we'll make a free proof for you to approve before anything is printed. Decoration methods and order sizes vary by product and are listed on each product page. When you ask for a quote, include your quantity and in-hand date. If you're ordering for a whole program, we can help you choose library merch that matches, so the circulation desk handouts and the summer reading kickoff prizes carry the same look.