Tours & Field Trips
The Osceola Library System is a great place to bring your students! All field trips will include a Library tour and an activity that typically lasts for about an hour. Library visits are arranged on a first come, first served basis, and are subject to staff and room availability.
Scheduling Guidelines
- All requests must be made at least 60 days in advance of the Library visit date.
- Rooms will only be booked when the field trip has been confirmed via email.
- Activities included in the visit and contact information are listed below for each Library location.
To make a request, please include the following information in your email:
- Grade(s) visiting
- Number of students
- Possible dates and times
- If you want student Library cards
- Choice of activity, if applicable
Student Library Cards
A great way to end a Library field trip is for students to check out books to take home!
Homeschoolers and private school students should use the process listed below:
- Print out the Student Library Card Application below for every student age 15 and younger who would like a Library card.
- Parents must fill out the application and provide a copy of their valid photo ID. For students who live outside of Osceola County, place the school address on the application.
- Student Library Card Applications and copies of parent valid photo IDs must be dropped off at the Library you are visiting at least 2 weeks before the field trip date. Library cards will be given to the students present at the Library on your field trip. Please remind students who already have an Osceola Library Card to bring them.
Library Activities and Contact Information
Buenaventura Lakes Library
Contact: rachel.morrison@osceolalibrary.org
Pre-K – 2nd grade: Interactive storytime with an activity
Enjoy a storytime with songs, silly books, and a bookmark craft.
3rd – 5th grade: Choice of interactive Reader’s Theater or Book Talk along with a STEAM activity
- Reader’s Theater combines reading practice and performing as students read aloud.
- Book Talk is an introduction to some of our favorite new or classic books that might just be what your class needs to get interested in reading for fun.
- The STEAM activity is a group of 2-3 technology activities that will bring out the innovator in each student.
6th – 12th grade: Book Talk and research database instruction
- Book Talk is an introduction to some of our favorite new or classic books that might just be what your class needs to get interested in reading for fun.
- The research database instruction will guide students to learn about the online and in-person resources offered by the Library.
Plus free time to browse the Library and check out books!
Hart Memorial Library
Contact: kaitlin.martinelli@osceolalibrary.org
Pre-K – 2nd grade: Interactive storytime and bookmark craft
Enjoy a storytime with songs, silly books, and a bookmark craft.
3rd – 5th grade: Choice of Book Talk or a STEAM activity
- Book Talk is an introduction to some of our favorite new or classic books that might just be what your class needs to get interested in reading for fun.
- The STEAM activity is a group of 2-3 technology activities that will bring out the innovator in each student.
6th – 12th grade: Library Trivia Game
- Learn about the online and in-person resources offered by the Library. Then compete for candy to see how much you’ve learned.
Plus free time to browse the Library and check out books!
Poinciana Library
Contact: elizabeth.correale@osceolalibrary.org
Pre-K – 2nd grade: Interactive storytime and activity
Enjoy a storytime with songs and silly books.
3rd – 5th grade: Choice of Book Talk or STEAM activity
- Book Talk is an introduction to some of our favorite new or classic books that might just be what your class needs to get interested in reading for fun.
- The STEAM activity is a group of 2-3 technology activities that will bring out the innovator in each student.
6th – 12th grade: Book Bingo
- Play Book Bingo with some of our favorite books to win a prize!
Plus free time to browse the Library and check out books!
Veterans Memorial Library - St. Cloud Branch
Contact: crystal.hamrick@osceolalibrary.org
Pre-K – 2nd grade: Interactive Reader’s Theater
- Reader’s Theater combines reading practice and performing as students read aloud.
3rd – 12th grade: Research assistance and choice of STEAM activity or Book Bingo
- The STEAM activity is a group of 2-3 technology activities that will bring out the innovator in each student.
- Play Book Bingo with some of our favorite books to win a prize!
- Learn about research resources offered by the Library.
Plus free time to browse the Library and check out books!
West Osceola Library
Contact: sharmel.bhiro@osceolalibrary.org
Pre-K – 2nd grade: Storytime and activity
- Enjoy a story and a bookmark craft.
3rd – 5th grade: Choice of Book Talk or STEAM activity
- Book Talk is an introduction to some of our favorite new or classic books that might just be what your class needs to get interested in reading for fun.
- The STEAM activity is a group of 2-3 technology activities that will bring out the innovator in each student.
6th – 12th grade: Book Talk and research database instruction
- Book Talk an introduction to some of our favorite new or classic books that might just be what your class needs to get interested in reading for fun.
- Learn about the online and in-person resources offered by your Library.
