Class Visits

Class Visits

We invite you to bring your class to any Library location so that they can become familiar with the services and resources we offer. Or, we can arrange to visit your class.

Online Class Visit Booking Form and information about how to get a  library card for students.

Types of Visits

Library Orientation (All Grades)
Let us show your students what the library has to offer - program information, homework help, library cards and more! All visits can include a fun, literacy-based activity that will appeal to each grade level.

Projects: Getting Started (All Grades)
Arrange a visit that fits any unit of study. Your librarian can set aside materials and students can learn how to use our print and electronic sources. In addition, check out our special curriculum-based visits for selected units of study (on reverse).

Reading Fun (Grades JK-Grade 3)
Add some more fun to your unit of study with a storytime visit to your library. Tell us your theme and we’ll excite your students with age-appropriate stories and crafts. We will show them around the library and time can be left to browse and borrow items.  

Exploring Books and Authors (Grades 4-8)
Encourage a love of reading for the entire class. We will highlight new, popular and well-loved books or authors that appeal to both advanced and reluctant readers. Your librarian can help to choose age-appropriate books and magazines that your students will love to read.

Your Virtual Library (Grades 4-8)
Book a fun and interactive visit for your class to learn about all the great things they can do through the Library’s website. There is something for everyone! Students will learn how to use our catalogue to find materials and place holds, to discover recommended websites, to search for magazine and newspaper articles and to post comments on books they have read.

Special Curriculum-based Visits
Special visits geared to your curriculum needs have been developed to enhance selected units of study. Each of these visits includes stories, crafts or activities, and suggested resources.
Ask about booking a visit for:

o Grade 1 – Community Helpers (see the Homework Help: Community Helpers resource list)
o Grade 3 – Pioneers (see the Homework Help: Pioneers resource list)
o Grade 4 – Medieval Times (see the Homework Help: Medieval Times resource list)

 

“Class Visits @ London Public Library” flyer (pdf)

Pause to Play

About Pause to Play

Pause to Play is an annual event where kids and families are encouraged to turn off the tv and video games and engage in creative and active activities. More information on the MLHU Pause to Play website.

Looking for ways to Pause to Play?

There are lots of great books that include fun and interesting activities for individuals and groups. Visit your library to check out books on crafts, games, sports and other activities that can add balance and variety to your healthy active lifestyle!

Arts & Crafts

Beading and Jewelry Making

Crocheting

Knitting

Painting

Paper Crafts

Sewing

Drama Activities

Family Fun

Games

Indoor Games

Outdoor Games

Sports

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Golf

Hockey

Skateboarding

Soccer

Another great way to Pause to Play is by visiting a program at a library near you!

R.E.A.D. Program

The R.E.A.D. Program (Reading Enjoyment and Development) is designed to help children who are having difficulty with reading by:

• Inspiring a love of reading
• Creating a positive relationship with a volunteer reading partner
• Motivating children to read and use the library
• Encouraging families to read together
• Introducing children to a variety of reading materials

More information about the R.E.A.D. Program