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May 2026 Outreach Toolkit

This page contains library outreach ideas for May 2026. To view the contents of the full Marketing Outreach Toolkit, visit the project LibGuide.

Retention and Enrollment

Graphic design with image of a girl wearing a green cap and gown and blowing glitter from her hands. The image sits on a background resembling a chalkboard with drawings of stars, squiggly shapes, a diploma, a grad cap, and the words Congratulations! and 2026.

Student Worker Graduation Spotlights

Give each graduating student worker a special social media highlight with this customizable frame!

Customize this template

Academic and Career Success

Graphic design with American flag that reads: Memorial Day - Remember and Honor. [NAME] Library will be closed May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.Memorial Day Observance

Honor service members by sharing a historical photo from your library archives or highlighting a collection related to the history of U.S. Memorial Day. 

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Purple graphic that says Congratulations Class of 2026 with a grad cap sitting on top of the zero.Commencement Highlights and Congratulations GIF

Post a few photos of graduation (or share this ready-to-use GIF) to highlight student success! 

Customize this GIF

Access and Affordability

Light blue graphic design with image of a popsicle that lists library hours

Summer Hours Graphic

May marks the beginning of holiday breaks, summer learning terms and updated hours of service. Help students navigate intensive learning terms with intention by announcing any changes in your hours ahead of time.  

Announce hours

 

Graphic design picturing a stack of books with the words: [NAME] Library Book Sale, starting May 7, Room 102, Have questions? Ask a librarian for help! www.yourwebsite.edu.Book Sale Poster and Graphic

At the close of an academic year, many libraries will be shifting their focus on organizing collections and preparing for the upcoming year. Use these templates to promote a book sale and drive more traffic through the door!

Promote a book sale

Toolkit Tip of the Month

Orange and teal GIF that reads Welcome SummerGIF Templates from Canva

Customize GIFs from templates or create your own using Canva's free GIF maker! Be sure to save your file as a GIF when downloading so you can share your animation widely.

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