1. It’s free.
2. It’s fun.
3. It has something for everyone.
4. It encourages them to get excited about books and reading.
5. It builds good homework & research skills.
6. It helps them visit new worlds; both real and imaginary.
7. It provides students with free access to computers and the Internet.
8. It introduces students to fun programs at no cost.
9. It helps create life-long learners who have the tools to help themselves.
10. Without your help they might miss out on this wonderful resource!

Bring your class into the Library for a tour and so much more!

• Get their own library card
• Storytelling or Book talks
• Choose their own books
• Learn research skills
• Theme-specific presentations on request

Can’t make the trip? Let us bring the library to you!

• Introduction to library programs and resources
• Storytelling & Book talks
• Individual library cards
• Good books that they can sign out on the spot!
• Learn research skills
• Theme-specific presentations on request

• To arrange a class visit please call or email at least two weeks in advance.
• Please ensure all students without a library card receive a registration form.
• Please return library card forms to the library one week prior to the visit.
• Please remind students who already have a card to bring it on the day of the visit.
• Children will be permitted to borrow 1-3 books at the visit.
• Each student will be provided with a date due slip.
• Parents are responsible for returning the books to the library.
• If you need to cancel, please call as early as possible to reschedule.

Invite the Library to participate in your school event!

• Get Pickering Public Library cards for the whole school
• See a display of library programs and resources
• Storytellers available to meet your needs
• A selection of books that can be signed out at your school!

*Please inform us of your date one month in advance.

Grades JK to grade 6
Central Branch:
Cynthia Spekkens Powell
905-831-6265 ext. 6247
CN-Outreach@picnet.org
www.picnet.org/kids

Petticoat Creek Branch, Claremont Branch and Greenwood Branch:
Lindsey Scott
905-420-2254 ext. 6004
PC-Outreach@picnet.org
www.picnet.org/kids

Grades 7 - 9
Elizabeth Demarco
905-831-6265 ext. 6256
elizabethd@picnet.org
www.picnet.org/teens