Programs & Activities for Students
Grades K–3 recommended
This program introduces students to age-appropriate books, as well as fun songs and rhymes. Program content is updated annually.
Storytimes at Frances Morrison Central Library (2025 – 26)
The theme for 2025/26 is Life Lessons.
Have you ever made a mistake, overcome a challenge or been caught in a sticky (literally) situation? Let’s discover together through puppetry, song and picture books how we can use these experiences to learn, grow and flourish.
Storytimes at Schools & Other Libraries (2025 – 26)
The theme for 2025/26 at all other locations is Best of the Best.
These storytimes feature a collection of our all-time favourite stories. Through picture books, songs, felt stories and told tales, we’ll share the very best of what we love—engaging, memorable stories that captivate, surprise and connect. These are true crowd-pleasers, chosen for their lasting appeal and storytime magic.
Grades 4–12 recommended
Time: 30 minutes
Get excited about reading! Students will be introduced to a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. Librarians will present reading level appropriate titles, including can’t-miss classics and new page-turners. When offered in the library, this program can also include a library tour.
Curriculum Points Covered
- Listening purposefully to understand, respond, and analyze oral information and ideas from a range of texts
- Read independently and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of informational texts.
- Read grade-appropriate texts to increase fluency and expression.
- Using language to express a range of information and ideas.
Grades 6-12 recommended
Time: 1 hour
Time Machine Teens offers a hands-on journey through Saskatoon’s rich local history that brings classroom concepts to life. Designed to support high school success and post-secondary readiness, this immersive program introduces students to the power of primary sources—helping them develop critical thinking, research, and creative expression skills in a way that digital resources alone simply can’t match. Whether they’re exploring archival photographs, practicing calligraphy with historic documents, or diving into stories from our past, young people are invited to discover, ask questions, and create—on their own terms.
Tours are available at any library, with or without a Book Talk session. Teachers can also come to the library for self-guided tours at anytime, though we do appreciate some advance notice if you’re planning this.
Online tools for students
These scavenger hunts teach students to get to know the digital library in a fun and exciting way. They are self-serve and are free to distribute to your classes.
eBooks and eAudiobooks Scavenger Hunt
Encyclopedia Britannica Scavenger Hunt
Canadian Encyclopedia Scavenger Hunt
Dictionary of Canadian Biography Scavenger Hunt
To help younger kids get started finding age-appropriate eBooks and Audiobooks, take a look at Finding eBooks and Audiobooks for kids.
Additional resources
The organization United for Literacy offers homework help in person at the libraries or over Zoom. Help is offered to students in Grades 1 – 12.
CELA Educator Access Program offers a free Educator Access account to help teachers and educational staff support students with print disabilities. Through CELA, students and educators have access to nearly 1 million titles which can be downloaded onto one or multiple devices in a variety of accessible formats, including audio.
For more information, contact [email protected].
The Bookworm Bag collection contains ten books for kids 0 – 8 on a theme that you can read to your students or that they can read to themselves.
Check out the young reader titles available in the Book Club in a Bag collection.
By filling out a short form, patrons of all ages can get reading recommendations based on their interests from library employees.
Check out dates and details for events and programs the library offers for patrons of all ages and abilities.
Take a look at the Homework & Learning collection in the Digital Library.
The library can provide access to a wide array of STEAM-related tools and resources. These include programmable Code-and-Go Robot Mice, Code-A-Pillars and Makey-Makeys. The library also offers access to Radon Detectors and CO Detectors.
Make your search easier and browse common themes and topics.
The library offers a variety of kits for tabletop roleplaying games, including Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. These kits contain the books, dice and guides required to play a game of Dungeons & Dragons or Pathfinder.
