Library Tours

 Tour Request form 

 Self-guided Tour

 Printable Library Floor Map


Come see our beautiful Library and learn about our programs and services. These tours last about 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how much you want to see. Groups larger than 20 will be divided into smaller groups. All tours must be requested at least one week in advance. For more information, please call the 1st Floor Reference Desk at 801-852-6661.

Provo Library at Academy Square - Get an overview of the whole library, including highlights of the historic Academy Building and a quick tour of the Library departments in both buildings. We’ve got a lot to show you, so plan on about an hour for this tour.

Historic Academy Building - Request a 30-minute guided tour through the past in our historic Academy wing. Or, do it yourself with our self-guided tour brochure.  Print a copy of our guide (1mb) or ask for one at the Reference Desk.

Adult & Teen Services Department - Get the insider’s view of the Library facilities and programs for adults and teens.

Create Your Own - Not seeing what you want? Check out our “Have It Your Way” programs. Got a great idea for a library tour or program? Contact us and let’s work something out.   Fill out this form to start creating your program.

Classroom Visits - Visits can cover a variety of topics such as Library orientation, booktalks, homework resources, and more. Contact a Teen Librarian to schedule a visit to your classroom.

To request one of the above tours print and fill out the  Tour Request form and turn it in at the 1st Floor Reference Desk. Or call the 1st Floor Reference Desk at 801-852-6661 to have a librarian take your request over the phone.

For additional information about programs for adults and/or teens, check the online calendar. Or ask a librarian at 801-852-6661.

Kid's Tours

To request a tour of the Children's Department, call the Children's Desk
at 801-852-6682 at least a week before the tour. If there are special topics
you would like covered during your tour, please mention them when you call. We
do not do tours before 12:00 noon Tuesdays through Fridays because of Story Times.       
Tours can also include the following (pick and choose according to class needs):

What is a library?  How do I get a library card?
Book care
History of the book
Computer demonstration
Reading of a new picture book
Other topics specified by individual class needs.

For additional information about programs offered by the Children’s Department, check the Kid’s Corner for a description of their programs, look at their program calendar, or call the Children’s Desk at 801-852-6682.