Services to Educators

We offer customizable library tours for educators and students. Here are some of the fun options we can include: 

• A tour of the library collections that your students will love 

• A visit to our exciting Lightspeed Makerspace 

• A presentation on all the awesome library services available 

• An overview of our free databases 

• Engaging book talks on exciting reads for students 

• A delightful story time for all ages  

If you'd like your students to receive library cards, let us know! Library card applications must be received by the library one month in advance.  

Let us come to you! Our librarian visits can be scheduled with advance notice and customized to fit your needs. Here’s what we can do: 

• Chat about free databases and library materials that tie into your lessons. 

• Host engaging book talks to introduce exciting reads for your students. 

• Delight everyone with story time sessions for all ages. 

• Present informative sessions in both English and Spanish for parents, faculty, and staff. 

• Set up fun vendor and information booths at your school events (like Open House, Back to School Night, or Parent Conference week).

For more information, please contact the Beverly Cleary Young Readers Room at 909-395-2207, or the Lewis Family Branch Information Desk at 909-395-2256. We can’t wait to connect with you! 

If you’re an educator in Ontario—whether in public, private or homeschool settings—you can apply for an Educator Library Card! Just bring your school ID, school email, and school address to your local Ontario City Library, or fill out this form (link) to have one mailed to you. With an Educator Card, you’ll enjoy fantastic borrowing perks: 

• Check out up to 40 library materials for 30 days.* 

• Borrow educational and non-fiction DVDs for 7 days, with two courtesy renewals.* 

• Get 4 free checkouts of fee-based DVDs each year (just remember, they need to be used within the calendar year—they don’t roll over). 

• If you lose your card, no worries! Educators don’t pay a replacement fee for lost, stolen, or damaged cards. 

*Items reserved for others cannot be renewed. 

Want to stay updated on all the exciting happenings at Ontario City Library? Join our quarterly educator newsletter by emailing Reference@OntarioCA.gov.  

Educators working at the following schools qualify for an Educator Library Card. Don’t see your school on the list? Please call 909-395-2207.