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Your library has a lot to offer
and it’s all
FREE!
… with your
library card
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Your library has a lot to offer
Books
all your
favourites …
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Your library has a lot to offer
Books
and cool new
stuff too …
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Your library has a lot to offer
all the latest
DVDs,
Videos
& CDs
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Your library has a lot to offer
Graphic
Novels
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Your library has a lot to offer
Comics &
Magazines
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Your library has a lot to offer
cool
Non Fiction
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Your library has a lot to offer
cool
Non Fiction
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All you need is a card!
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Test your library smarts
How much does a library card cost?
How long can you borrow a book?
… a magazine?
… a DVD?
How much does it cost if you return something late?
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Test your library smarts
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How much does a library card cost?
How long can you borrow a book?
… a magazine?
… a DVD?
How much does it cost if you return something late?
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Test your library smarts
$0
How much does a library card cost?
3 weeks
How long can you borrow a book?
… a magazine?
… a DVD?
How much does it cost if you return something late?
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Test your library smarts
$0
How much does a library card cost?
3 weeks
How long can you borrow a book?
2 weeks
… a magazine?
… a DVD?
How much does it cost if you return something late?
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Test your library smarts
$0
How much does a library card cost?
3 weeks
How long can you borrow a book?
… a magazine? 2 weeks
… a DVD? 1 week
How much does it cost if you return something late?
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Test your library smarts
$0
How much does a library card cost?
3 weeks
How long can you borrow a book?
… a magazine? 2 weeks
… a DVD? 1 week
How much does it cost if you return something late?
10 cents per day for each item &
25 cents for adult items
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Now you know the basics …
but the library
has a lot more
than books!
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Internet Access
The library has free
computer access!
• surf the internet
• use library research databases
• use Word or PowerPoint
• play games
1 hour per day
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Internet Access
to use a computer you need:
barcode – the long number on the
back of your library card
pin number – usually the last 4
digits of your phone number
… so don’t forget to bring
your library card!
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The Library Website
Can’t get to the library?
No problem!
Check out our website
www.hpl.ca
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The Library Website
Select “Kids”
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The Library Website
Find out about all the great
programs at your library, and
learn about the best books
and the coolest websites.
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The Library Catalogue
Search for a book or other
library items.
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The Library Catalogue
Select “Search”
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The Library Catalogue
Select “Search”
Enter your search terms
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The Library Catalogue
Or search for only
kids items with
“Kids Search”
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The Library Catalogue
If you find something
you want to borrow …
… place a request for it.
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The Library Catalogue
Enter your library card
number and pin …
… and select the
library branch where
you will pick up your
item
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Homework Help
Got homework?
Get help!
We can help you with all
those pesky projects and
assignments …
at the library and online …
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Homework Help
Research Resources
We’ve got the information
you need to finish that project
and we will help you find it!
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
Just ask!
We are here to help!
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Homework Help
After School
Homework Program
Some branches offer clubs and
drop-in hours where tutors are
available to help you tackle even
the toughest homework
assignments.
Dundas Branch
Red Hill Branch
Terryberry Branch
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Homework Help
Get help from home!
Get help from home!
Check out
“Homework Help”
on the library
website
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Homework Help
We’ve researched and found
great books and websites on
Take a shortcut! lots of homework topics
… so you don’t have to!
•Medieval Life
•Science Projects
•Geography
•Biography
•Pioneers
•Ancient Civilizations
and more ...
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Homework Help
check it out …
Medieval Life
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Good luck! You could win!
Each grade 4 class has
the chance to win a trip
to Disney on Ice for the
whole class!
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Questions? Just ask!
See you at the
Don’t miss out!
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