School/Library Cooperation

Library Tours

Library tours are a great way to introduce children to their library. Teachers are encouraged to schedule a trip to the library for their students. Call to schedule a time and work with library staff to design a tour that will meet your students' needs. Activities to include in a tour vary according to the students' age and the assignment. Activities may include:

• walking tour of the library
• introduction to public library services
• instruction in using the online catalog
• introduction to using library's online databases
• story time program
• "book talk" program
• scavenger hunt type activity to explore reference resources
• targeted research time on specific topic or assignment

Tours may be scheduled by public, private, or homeschool groups and by organizations such as Girl or Boy Scout troups. All tours must be scheduled in advance by contacting the Children's Department at the library (410-749-3612, ext. 25) or by email at askus@wicomico.org.  Please note that there is a high level of demand for tours, and that requests will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis. All requests for tours must be confirmed with the Children's Staff.

Participation in School Programs

Library staff will participate, as possible, in school fairs, PTSA meetings, teacher in-service training, school assembly programs, etc. Requests for staff participation should be made to the Children's Dept at 410-749-3612, ext. 25 as far in advance as possible.

Wicomico Public Library
122 S. Division Street, Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: 410-749-3612 Fax: 410-548-2968

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