Learning at HPL

This is a school year unlike any other. To help students, educators and caregivers, HPL has put together a list of resources to support learning. Help yourself to this compilation of activities, book lists, tutoring help, educator resources, online courses and more. A HPL card unlocks a world of discovery.

Booklists Pick a title any title and find a new read or two or three.

Get a Card Sign up online or in person.

Get an eClassroom Card / Collection Students, connect with HPL’s online resources.

Early Literacy Calendar Pick a day any day and learn something new.

Read. Watch. Listen. Explore a world of information, courses and learning tools.

Links to Learning A collection of useful educational resources for everyone.

Off the Shelf Books Start a book club. HPL has titles with 10 or more copies.

Classroom Reads - Titles your whole class can check out at once. 

• LOTE Online for Kids - eBooks for kids in 40+ languages, with English translations. No holds or waitlists.
• My Capstone Library - Youth fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudiobooks for students.
• Hoopla – Instant access to a great selection of movies, books, audiobooks and music.
• Kids Classroom Reads – Unlimited borrowing on educational eBooks and Audiobooks.
• TeenBookCloud – Graphic novels, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources and audiobooks.
• Kids and Teens – Unlimited borrowing on educational eBooks and Audiobooks.
• Fiction for High School – Unlimited borrowing on educational eBooks and Audiobooks.
• Non-Fiction for High School – Unlimited borrowing on educational eBooks and Audiobooks.

Tutoring - Learning support for elementary and high school. 

• Brainfuse for Students – Real-time help with homework, feedback on essays and skill building for all ages.
• Brainfuse for Job Seekers – Resume review, online coaching and career advice.

French Resources / Ressources en français

• Brainfuse for Students – Real-time, French-speaking support with homework, feedback on essays and skill-building for all ages.
• LOTE Online for Kids - eBooks for kids in 40+ languages, with French translations. No holds or waitlists.
• French eBooks / Livres numériques - Titles from French Canadian and European publishers.
• French content in HPL's collections - From DVDs to storybooks, check it out.

More Resources for Educators

• Teaching Kids News - Readable, teachable news.
• Black History Month Activity Sheets (printable) - A downloadable and printable collection of activity sheets for Black History Month.
• Moccasin Identifier Project Education Kits - Lesson plans for Grades 1-8 that promote awareness of First Nations, Metis and Indigenous cultural historic sites and venues in Ontario. These sites are marked with images of mocassins.
• Group of Six Colouring Book - Download a Colouring and Activity book created by young artists from Six Nations called Group of Six.
• Storytime and Puppet Shows - Watch our popular Storytimes and Puppet Shows at home.
• Using the HPL website for Kids - A visual guide for the HPL kids website.
• Discover at Home - Activity sheets and easy experiments for ages Kindergarten - Grade 8.
• Learning Programs - Tech, book clubs and more events at hpl.ca.
• MCYU Kid Zone - McMaster Child and Youth University makes learning fun.
• MediaSmarts Teacher Resources - Digital and media literacy lessons and resources for parents and teachers.
• Telling Tales - The annual storytelling festival is online.
• Wellness Together Canada - Mental health and substance-use support.
• Kids Help Phone - Talk to a real person you can trust. Text, chat, phone, messenger available.
• CBC Curio - CBC Curio gives teachers and students streaming access to the best in educational videos and audio from CBC and Radio-Canada.