Learning at HPL
This is a school year unlike any other. To help students, educators and caregivers, HPL has put together learning resources below to support learning. Help yourself to this compilation of in-house and external events, activities, book lists, 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.
Power of the Pen Enter your stories and poems in HPL’s annual writing contest.
Teen Volunteer Opportunities Earn your volunteer hours with HPL. 
Off the Shelf Books Start a book club. HPL has titles with 10 or more copies.
Other educator resources:
- Storytime and Puppet Shows - Watch our popular Storytimes and Puppet Shows at home.
- Discover at Home - Activity sheets and easy experiments for ages Kindergarten - Grade 8.
- Learning Programs - Crafts, 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.
- Let's Talk Science - Discover the mysteries of nature and more.
- Telling Tales - The annual storytelling festival is online.
- Using the HPL website for Kids - A visual guide for the HPL kids website.
- Khan Academy Kids – An educational app focused on core subjects, for learners ages 2-7.
- Kids Classroom Reads – Unlimited borrowing on educational eBooks 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.
- Let's Talk Science - Discover the mysteries of nature and more with curriculum-connected videos.
- 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.
