Bible Literacy: Welcome to the Library (Grades 2–6)

The Bible isn't just one book—it's a whole library.

This workbook introduces children to the Bible by helping them discover the many different kinds of books it contains. Through stories, history, poetry, prophecy, Gospels, and letters, young learners begin to see the Bible as a collection of writings gathered together over many centuries.

Instead of focusing on memorizing facts, this resource encourages curiosity. Children learn how the Bible is organized, how chapters and verses work, why different Bible translations exist, and how different Christian traditions organize their Bibles. Along the way, they discover that asking thoughtful questions is an important part of learning. 

Inside you'll find:

• What makes the Bible a library?
• The different kinds of books in the Bible
• Matching and sorting activities
• Hebrew Scriptures and Christian Scriptures
• Word searches
• Learning how chapters and verses work
• Bible exploration activities
• Why Bible translations differ
• The Apocrypha and different Christian Bibles
• The history of scrolls, scribes, and scriptoria
• "Meet the Librarians" activity
• Reflection pages
• Parent and teacher guide

Resource Details

• PDF download
• 19 printable pages
• Grades 2–6
• Suitable for homeschool, Christian schools, churches, classrooms, and families
• Yellow Series: Bible Literacy
• Created by Our Common Table

Whether your child is opening a Bible for the first time or beginning to ask deeper questions, this workbook helps build confidence by introducing the Bible as a fascinating collection of literature, history, and faith. It is written to welcome learners from many Christian traditions, as well as families exploring the Bible from historical, literary, or cultural perspectives. 

Looking for more?

Explore other Our Common Table resources, including:

• 🟢 Bible Characters – meeting the people of the Bible through stories and activities
• ⚫ What We Believe – exploring Christian history and doctrine
• ⚪ Christian Seasons – discovering the traditions behind the Christian year
• 🟣 Women of Scripture – history, archaeology, and biblical scholarship for older learners