Tour Request Form

This form is for use by teachers and educators who wish to bring their class to the library for a free guided tour.

Please note that tours are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis and while we do our best to accommodate all requests, our capacity is limited. Bookings require at least 2 weeks' notice.

To accommodate the high demand for this service, each class is limited to one guided tour per school year. If you would like to visit us again, send us an email at ask@pgpl.ca, or ask your tour leader for more details!

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

Please complete one form per class. Due to spatial and staffing limitations, we can only host one class of up to 30 students at one time. If you would like to bring two classes on the same day and the total number of students exceeds 30, you may select "Yes" to "Would you like to book a double tour with Two Rivers Gallery?". Our staff will contact Two Rivers and determine which dates are available for double tours. In a double tour, one class visits the library while the other visits Two Rivers, then they switch locations. This typically results in a 3-hour field trip. Lunch space may be provided at the library, upon request. There is no cost for library tours; there may be costs for visits to the Two Rivers Gallery.

Contact Information
Tour Information
Please select your school from the drop-down list. Public, private, and independent schools are all included. If you represent a daycare, preschool, or homeschool program, please select "Daycare/Preschool" or "Homeschool" and type the name of your organization in the "Other" field. If you do not see any option that represents your organization, please select "Other".
The Bob Harkins Branch of the library is generally available for tours on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Alternative days may be available as capacity allows.
The Nechako Branch of the library is generally available for tours on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. Alternative days may be available as capacity allows.
While we will do our best to schedule you on your preferred date, we cannot guarantee availability. A staff member will contact you to confirm details about your tour. Please do not schedule transportation or make other arrangements until your date has been confirmed by a staff member.
Please note that while we will inquire about availability at Two Rivers Gallery and provide you with that information, it is still the teacher's responsibility to schedule their visit with Two Rivers directly.
Tour Content

All tours are 1 hour in length and will include:

- storytime (preschool to grade 3) or book talk (grade 4+) led by library staff (20 mins)
- guided tour (20 mins)
- library card distribution and book checkout (20 mins)

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

Please select any accommodations your group may need to fully enjoy their library experience.

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.