Are you a teacher or group leader who is wondering what the library can do for you? Your children's librarians are here to support you. Email us, or call your branch to get in touch with us, and to learn more about any of the following services:

Talk with us! We're here to provide support, give you recommendations and help you encourage a love of reading and books within your classroom. We can provide resources, booklists and make specific recommendations based on your classroom or group. We can also connect you with other resources in the community.

Teachers, group leaders and student teachers who live or work in Burnaby are eligible for a Group Loan Card. With a group loan card, you can borrow Storytime Kits and up to 100 items, including up to 5 items from the Curiosity Collection.

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Share the love of reading and enhance your circle time with our storytime kits. These kits feature popular themes and include picture books, rhymes and songs, CDs, puppets and felt stories to help you present storytimes in your classroom.

Storytime kits can be borrowed with a group loan card.

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Discover the perfect book for your circle time through our curated circle time booklists. Our children's librarians have selected these titles specifically for group reading sessions. The booklists are organized by theme, and for each book you'll find age recommendations along with the books main topic.

We can coordinate an in-person or virtual visit that works for you and your class or group. We can talk about books, reading, and encourage literacy. We customize the visit to fit your needs. Contact us to discuss options.

Come visit the library with your class or group. We can provide activities that are customized to meet your group’s needs including: library orientation tours, storytimes, book talks or other activities.

Book exchange visit

Develop a library routine by scheduling regular, self-directed visits to the library for your class to select and return books.