Educator Services FAQs

  • General Questions

    GPL comes to you! Classroom visits are made for grades K-2 or grades 3-5 and can be customized for your class. Library staff can:

    Grades K-2

    1. Librarians can be mystery readers or do storytimes. The books can be themed to curriculum, unit of study, or just for fun.
    2. Introduce age-appropriate, literacy based, digital content available with a Library card, such as the SORA app, Hoopla, and Tumblebooks.

    Grades 3-5

    1. Book talk new titles or themed books (new historical fiction, current book award nominees, rocket science, etc.) All subjects are welcome!
    2. Customize a digital resource orientation for your student's needs, such as databases, homework help, the SORA app, or hoopla.

    Grades 6-12

    Middle School and High School field trips are tailored to the specific classes needs and will feature Library resources to complement their coursework.

    Ready to schedule a classroom visit? Fill out this form, opens a new window.

    Classroom visits are offered Monday-Thursday, 9 AM-3 PM.

    Library field trips are geared toward grades K-2,  grades 3-5, and grades 6-12.

    Grades K-2: Welcome to the Library!

    Children will hear a story and participate in exciting activities that introduce them to the Library. Includes a customized grade level tour.

    Grades 3-5: The Library can change your life!

    Older students will learn how the Library can enhance and enrich their lives through interactive games and hands-on activities, and a customized grade level tour.

    Grades 6-12: 

    Middle school and high school tours are tailored to the specific classes' needs and will feature Library resources to complement their coursework.

    Ready to book a tour? Fill out this form, opens a new window.

    Field trips are offered:

    • Monday: Noon-3:30 PM
    • Tuesday: Noon-3:30 PM
    • Wednesday: 9:30 AM-Noon
    • Thursday: Noon-3:30 PM
    • Friday: 9:30 AM-3:30 PM

    Please request field trips at least two weeks in advance.