Class Visits to your Local Library – Reception/ Year 1/ Year 2

Example of topics that could be covered;

Aim:

• Promote use and enjoyment of books and encourage reading.
• Promote the child's individual learning skills
• Promote improved use of leisure time

Introduction of the library service:

• Explain about their responsibility for looking after items and caring for the books.
• Explain how they join the library

Books and their use:

• Explain different types of books for different ages - board books, touchy~feely books, picture books and fiction stories.
• Explain the difference between fact and fiction, and the various uses of fact.
• Explain the various forms of factual information - books, CD's, Internet, videos etc.

Enjoying books:

• Read a selection of stories and rhymes appropriate to the projects of the class at the time (as predetermined by the teacher)

Independent reading:

• Time for the children to look at the books highlighted and explore other titles, aided by the librarian and teacher to facilitate their enjoyment.

To arrange a visit please contact the Children's Librarian giving details of;

Your School, Contact Name, 1^st & 2^nd choice of dates/times, Year Group, Class Numbers, Any special needs requirements and topics you would like covered. Or complete this on-line School Visit Request Form.

Telephone 01472 323621 or E-mail sue.wink@nelincs.gov.uk

A Children's Librarian will contact you to confirm arrangements and send you an outline of the visit.

If your school is unable to arrange a visit to a local library, it may be possible for a librarian to visit your school.