Clone of Tour Request Form

This form is for use by teachers, educators, recreation workers, and other group facilitators who would like to arrange a library tour or visit for their class/clients.

Please note that all library tours and visits are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis. While we do our best to accommodate all requests, our capacity is limited. Tour groups may be required to meet certain minimum/maximum participant numbers to be eligible for certain tour/visit types.

Bookings require at least 2 weeks' notice. There is no cost for library tours or visits.

You will receive an email response from a library staff member within 2 business days. Please do not schedule transportation or make any other arrangements until you have received confirmation of your date and time.

Basic Information
Contact Information
Youth Tour

Important information about Youth Tours:
Minimum participants (excludes caregivers): 5
Maximum participants (excludes caregivers): 30
Lunch/snack space may be provided upon request.
Group facilitators are responsible for ensuring that there is a sufficient number of adult supervisors present to meet their group's needs at all times. Library staff are unable to provide supervision/childcare services.

All tours are 1 hour in length and will include:
- Storytime (Ages 0-8) or book talk (age 9-18) led by library staff (20 mins)
- Guided tour (20 mins)
- Library card distribution and book checkout (20 mins) - If we do not receive library card applications from your class a minimum 1 week before your scheduled tour, we will provide activity stations instead.

Teachers/Group facilitators are welcome to suggest specific topics/themes/services they would like library staff to highlight for their class/clients.

Tours at the Nechako Branch will include only a branch tour and library card registration option. For storytimes, book talks, and activity stations, please book at the Bob Harkins Branch.

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Please select any specific content you would like your tour/visit to highlight:
Please select any accessibility accommodations or service highlights that can support your group's needs.
Youth Visit

Important Information about Youth Visits:
Minimum number of participants (schools only): 3 classes OR 60 students
Minimum number of participants (other sites): 10 individuals
Maximum number of participants: none
Visits must be hosted in an appropriate community venue such as a school, youth center, or recreation organization. We are unable to visit private residences.

Visits are of variable length and may include:
- Storytime (Ages 0-8), book talk (age 9-18), or library presentation (age 13-18) led by library staff (30 mins)
- Library card distribution or registration (age 13-18 only; may not be available for all tours)
- Activity
- Library information packages

Teachers/Group facilitators are welcome to suggest specific topics/themes/services they would like library staff to highlight for their class/clients.

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Please select any specific content you would like your tour/visit to highlight:
Adult Tour

Important Information about Adult Tours
Minimum number of participants: 5
Maximum number of participants: 50
Adult tours are available at the Bob Harkins (downtown) library branch only.

Tours are of variable length and may include:
- Book talk or library presentation led by library staff (20 mins)
- Guided Tour (20 mins)
- Library card registration & book checkout OR activity (20 mins)

Group facilitators are welcome to suggest specific topics/themes/services they would like library staff to highlight for their class/clients.

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Please select any specific content you would like your tour/visit to highlight:
Please select any accessibility accommodations or service highlights that can support your group's needs.
Adult Visit

Important information about Adult Visits:
Minimum number of participants: 5
Maximum number of participants: none
Visits must be hosted in an appropriate community venue such as a health care facility, community hall, education center, care home, or a communal space in a multi-housing unit. We are unable to visit private residences.

Visits are of variable length and may include:
- Book talk or library presentation led by library staff (30 mins)
- Library card registration (may not be available for all tours)
- Activity
- Library information packages

Group facilitators are welcome to suggest specific topics/themes/services they would like library staff to highlight for their class/clients.

:
Please select any specific content you would like your tour/visit to highlight:

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Library Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.264 and section 26c of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.165. If you have any questions about the collection, use, and disclosure of this information, please contact the Prince George Public Library’s FOI/Privacy Officer at 888 Canada Games Way, Prince George, BC, V2L 5T6 or by phone at 250‐563‐9251. This form will be retained in either paper or electronic form as a record of your agreement.