Offers for daycare centers & schools
Here we have put together offers especially for children, daycare centers and schools.
Offers for daycare centers
Book bees - language and reading promotion project for preschool children
Duration: Four sessions of 45 minutes each
Content: The children are introduced to the world of letters and learn lots of new things about the library from the book bee. Each session focuses on a picture book related to the topic of the day, accompanied by interactive activities that encourage the children to talk and think about the topic. At the end, the children can choose and look at books on their own.
Reading is fun! - Library tour for 4-5 year old daycare children
Duration: 45 minutes
Description: “Shh!” The little bird is reading the most exciting book ever and really doesn’t want to be disturbed. In the end, though, he lets himself be persuaded to play a dice game. Through play, the children explore the library’s diverse collection of media and learn how it’s organized.
Contact:
oeffentliche.buechereistadt.mainzde
Or directly at the neighborhood libraries.
Kamishibai
Discover the fascinating world of Kamishibai!
Our Kamishibai lending service enables institutions such as daycare centers and schools to integrate this traditional storytelling theater into their programs.
Kamishibai brings stories to life – ideal for interactive reading sessions, creative workshops, or as an educational tool.
You can choose from over 80 Kamishibais. Make your storytelling sessions even more exciting and enrich the cultural offerings of your institution!
You can find the current inventory and rental conditions in the attached PDF file.
Offers for elementary school
A visit from an alien planet - a library tour for 1st and 2nd graders
Duration: 90 min
Requirements: Apart from curiosity about the library, children do not need any prior knowledge, including reading or spelling skills.
Content: A UFO has landed in the library at night. The aliens have been looking around the children's library and have gotten lost. While searching for them, the children playfully discover the library's wide range of media and learn how it is organized.
Detective test - A library tour for the 3rd and 4th school year
Duration: 90 minutes
Prerequisite: basic reading skills
Content: Together with Pippi Longstocking, the Sams, or Emil and the Detectives, the children explore the library. Nonfiction books are also featured, and at the end, everyone is certified as a book detective.
Contact:
oeffentliche.buechereistadt.mainzde
Or directly at the neighborhood libraries (opens in a new tab).
Offers for the 5th and 6th grade
Book casting - A library tour for the 5th and 6th school year
Duration: 90 minutes
Prerequisite: If possible, the children should have already been to a library and have a concrete idea of what is on offer and how things work in this institution. The tour arouses curiosity about books and is particularly suitable for children who do not like to read.
Content: After a brief introduction to the library, the children become jury members in a book casting show. Just like in a real casting show, they evaluate the candidate books in various categories. It's difficult to decide which book will make it to the next round. Afterwards, the children can get their own library card and borrow media, perhaps even their winning book?
Detective test - A guided tour of the library for the 5th and 6th school year
Duration: 90 minutes
Prerequisites: If possible, the children should have visited a library before and be familiar with basic organizational principles. Good reading skills and experience working in small groups would be beneficial.
Content: After a brief introduction to the library and its resources, the children split into small groups to search for information. The scavenger hunt questions can be tailored to match classroom topics. At the end, all children who pass the test are declared “book detectives.” Afterward, the children can receive their own library cards and borrow materials.
Contact:
oeffentliche.buechereistadt.mainzde
Courses for school classes from grade 8
Literature and information research course in the public library - Anna Seghers
Number of participants: Up to approx. 25
Date: By arrangement, registration at least two weeks in advance
Duration: Approximately 70 to 90 minutes (depending on group size)
Content: Students learn about the services and library catalog of the public library through independent research (group work) and then present their findings. The terms of use are explained. Research topics can be agreed upon in advance, and the level of difficulty can be varied. Suitable for grades 8 and above (high school).
Contact:
Daniel Moosmann
06131 12-3986
daniel.moosmannstadt.mainzde
Information for teachers
Library cards
Would you like your students to receive their library cards during the library tour?
To do so, you must make the following preparations at school:
The registration card for both libraries can be found at the bottom of this page in the download area.
Please print out the form in the required number of copies and have the students fill it out.
Adults sign the form themselves and also bring their valid ID card (or passport and registration confirmation, as passports do not contain addresses) with them to the appointment at the library. The fee for the library card is 12 euros per year for adults.
Minors must have the completed form signed by a parent and bring the original or a photocopy of that parent's valid ID card (or passport and registration confirmation) to the appointment at the library. The library card is free of charge for minors.
Main topics
If you would like to focus on a specific topic for your library tour or research course, please contact us at least two weeks before the planned date. It is possible, for example, to present a selection of literature or tailor research questions specifically to your topic. We look
forward to your visit!
Contact:
Public Library – Anna Seghers
Bonifaziustürme
Anna-Seghers-Platz
55118 Mainz
Daniel Moosmann
06131 12-3986
daniel.moosmannstadt.mainzde