Teachers' Toolbox
Teachers, librarians and early childhood folks working together for Surrey’s kids!
Book a Field Trip to the Library
Come visit us with your class!
Book Club Kits for Kids & Teens
Start your own book club with these kits!
Coast Capital Savings Reading Buddies
Volunteer teens encourage reluctant readers in grades 2-4.
Great Books for Kids
Booklists by grade, ebooks, and 100 best books for kindergarten readiness!
Homework Centre
Databases* for elementary and high school, and live homework help in math, social studies and sciences.
Kids' Programs & Events
Listings of special events and ongoing programs for kids & families. Please check with staff in advance if wanting to bring a large group.
New Canadian Children & Families
Resources to help learn English and connect to services.
Newsletter & NextReads
Sign up to hear about our great reads!
Storytime Kits
Host your own circle time with these kits!
Teacher Resource Collection
Need inspiration for your next primary or early years curriculum unit? This collection offers some great books for planning circle times – including books with patterns, themed units with book suggestions, craft, activity and snack ideas, plus lots more. Larger separate collections are at both Guilford and City Centre Libraries Children’s Areas, with select titles in all branches.
Curriculum Support
- Contact us if you need multiple copies of the same book.
- Let us know about assignments and we can set aside useful resources for students and label them for “Library Use Only” so we won’t run out.
- We can gather books, videos, DVDs and magazines that will support your lessons. Keep your check-out receipts and you will have a ready-made list/bibliography for future use.
- Use the online catalogue to find materials in many formats (books, CDs, DVDs, videos and more!)
- Free online access from the Library, school or home to a number of information databases especially for kids. All that is needed is a valid Surrey Libraries card.
More Great Websites
- A to Z Teacher Stuff — teacher resources, lesson plans, themes, tips, printables, and more
- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence — teaching and learning resources from US federal agencies
- Library and Archives Canada Learning Centre — educational products and services for teachers and students
- Scholastic Canada Teachers site — the source for classroom tools and resources
- Training and Workshops for Child Care Providers — from Child Care Options, Surrey.
*For teachers who do not live in Surrey, please contact your school’s teacher-librarian to find out how to access Surrey Libraries databases.