Field Trips

Join library staff for a program featuring the classic tale The Three Little Pigs! Enjoy a puppet show, re-tell the story, evaluate illustrations from various publications, and compare a fractured version too! Meets RLK.2, RLK.6 and RLK.7 (OEU 2-3) Common Core Standards.

 Getting library cards and/or checking out books are not a requirement to visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students if desired. This requires that completed library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before the visit, accompanied by a class list showing the students’ home addresses. Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page. If you choose to check out books, please add 30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

 All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

 Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

 Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).

Invite Children's Librarian Ellen Jepson to your classroom* for a storytelling program using music.

Important Details:

This 30 minute program may include:

• Rhythmic books
• Books for singing along
• Instruments such as the Autoharp
• Musical fingerplays
• Lots of singing and moving!

This program can also be presented at the Appleton Public Library.

*In-classroom visit available to schools with an Appleton address.

First grade students are invited to get to know their library by completing a “Passport to the Library”.  This passport will show students how to find books, DVDs, music and more, as well as introduce them to library staff.   The program will explain differences between text types and the differences between fiction and non-fiction.  This program lasts approximately one hour.  This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31.  OEU 1 (RL1.5)

 Getting library cards and/or checking out books are not a requirement to visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students if desired.  This requires that completed library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before the visit, accompanied by a class list showing the students’ home addresses.  Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page.  If you choose to check out books, please add 30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

 All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

 Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

 Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).

Second grade students can earn clues to solve a library riddle by finding items such as books, DVDs, magazines and more in the library.  They will work on learning the differences between fiction and non-fiction, and learn how materials are organized.  This program will last approximately one hour.  This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31. OEU 1 (RL2.5)

Getting library cards and/or checking out books are not a requirement to visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students if desired.  This requires that completed library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before the visit, accompanied by a class list showing the students’ home addresses.  Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page.  If you choose to check out books, please add 30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

 All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

 Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

 Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

 Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).

Join Ellen Jepson, the school age librarian, to meet classic, popular, and new characters found in fiction and non-fiction series that students will enjoy reading.  This program includes an introduction to approximately 10 genres, and a tour of the children’s section.  Students will also learn the basics of using Infosoup, the library’s online catalog.  Expect this program to last approximately one hour.  This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31.  OEU 1, OEU 2, OEU 3, OEU 4 (RL3.2, RL3.3, RL3.4, RL3.9, RL3.10)

Getting library cards and/or checking out books are not a requirement to visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students if desired.  This requires that completed library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before the visit, accompanied by a class list showing the students’ home addresses.  Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page.  If you choose to check out books, please add 30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

 All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

 Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

 Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

 Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).

Fourth grade students will join Ellen Jepson, the school age librarian, to find popular books that demonstrate 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd person points of view.   Students will also learn skills for using Infosoup, the library’s online catalog, including how to search for items, read a record, and access their account.  A tour of the children’s section is included, and the visit lasts approximately one hour.  This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31. OEU 2 (RL4.4, RL4.6)

Getting library cards and/or checking out books
are not a requirement to
visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students
if desired.  This requires that completed
library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before
the visit, accompanied by a class list
showing the students’ home addresses. 
Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page.  If you choose to check out books, please add
30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).

Ellen Jepson, the school age librarian, invites fifth grade students to explore books featuring a large range of genres.   We will also discuss novels that have been adapted to a graphic novel format.  Students will learn advanced techniques for accessing Infosoup, the library’s online catalog.  Expect a tour of the children’s section during this one hour program.  This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31. OEU 4 (RL 5.7)

Getting library cards and/or checking out books are not a requirement to visit the library for a field trip!

Library cards may be obtained for your students if desired.  This requires that completed library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before the visit, accompanied by a class list showing the students’ home addresses.  Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page.  If you choose to check out books, please add 30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian. 

 Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

 Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).

• Fifth and/or sixth grade students can learn advanced techniques for Infosoup, the library’s online catalog, to research topics important to them. This visit can consist of two parts: Ellen Jepson, the school age librarian, can visit your school to teach Infosoup techniques and introduce helpful library databases to your students. This visit lasts approximately 45-60 minutes. Then, your classroom can visit the library to put the techniques into practice. Plan to spend at least 45-60 minutes doing research and exploring the children’s section. If you prefer, the entire program can be presented at the library. This fieldtrip is available from October 1 to May 31. OEU 2

  Getting library cards and/or checking out books are not a requirement to visit the library for a field trip!

  Library cards may be obtained for your students if desired. This requires that completed library card applications be returned to the library at least ten days before the visit, accompanied by a class list showing the students’ home addresses. Library card applications can be found on our FAQ page. If you choose to check out books, please add 30 minutes to the amount of time you plan to stay at the library.

  All library programs are free, and school age programs are taught by a professional librarian.

  Classrooms consisting of more than one grade may attend the program of their choice, and the program will be appropriately modified.

  Please ask us if you would like help combining this fieldtrip with a stop at another Appleton downtown destination.

  Contact Ellen Jepson at ejepson@apl.org or 920-832-6187 (ask for Ellen).