For Educators

We have a variety of resources to support literacy, life-long learning, leisure reading and educational needs. Like teachers, our expert OPL staff are passionate about literacy and helping students succeed.  We can support your curriculum with the following:

Book Bundles

Is your class looking for books for a unit? Fill out this form with three days notice and we'll have a hand-picked book bundle ready for you to pick up and check out!

Adventure Backpacks

We have curated packages of resources and books to spark interest in a variety of topics. Put one on hold through our catalogue using your OPL barcode and your PIN (the first four letters of your last name, lower case).

Educator Book Sets

Need multiple copies of the same book? Check out what what we have available!

Search the Catalogue by TAG

Looking for a particular topic? Or an idea for an assignment? Use staff created TAGs in our catalogue to find staff curated lists of tough topics (death) or subjects that are difficult to search (interactive books).

See the full list here!

Digital Library

Your Library card opens up a world of free resources you can access anytime. We have helpful and immediate access to Hoopla products, the Educator's Reference Complete database, access to Overdrive eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines, and kid-centred online picture books and online encyclopedias.

Battle of the Books

Annually, schools are invited to participate in our Battle of the Books! 

Special Cards for Educators

 Institutional Memberships for School Classrooms:  

• expire on June 30 of the school year
• are for teachers at elementary and secondary schools in Orillia
• take 2 business days to process after documentation received by the library

Please contact us for more information. 

 eNewsletter for Educators

Want to find out how the library can support the learning of your students? Sign up for the Educator eNewsletter! This newsletter is published 3-4 times per year and will provide you with information about our collection, programs, online databases, and more!