This presentation is designed to show kids (ages 6 - 13) how to use digital resources at the Hamilton Public Library.

1. 21st Century Skills at
Hamilton Public Library
Hamilton Public Library
hpl.ca/kids

2. hpl.ca/kids is a good place to go to find out what’s happening at the
library. We also offer live chat and email help for your homework
questions!

3. Check out our Digital Resources!
Did you know that the Hamilton Public
Library offers books, magazines,
movies / tv shows and music?
Did you know that you can access all of
these items online?
You can even comment, tag, email
friends about books you like and
share on social media!

4. www.hpl.ca

5. Search the catalogue for a book, add comments
and tags, and share with friends through email.

6. We have eBooks for kids! Read them on your
laptop, tablet or iPad. You can find them on the
catalogue or on the eBooks Page –
Kids’ Collection.

7. Choose you own borrowing time by clicking on
Account, then Settings.

8. Download Adobe Digital Editions onto a computer
or Overdrive Media Console onto a tablet or iPad.

9. Sort titles by interest level …

10. …or reading level … or both!

11. Click on a book cover to select a title.
If the book icon in the top right corner is
black, it is available to borrow.

12. If the book icon in the top right hand corner is
grey, then someone else is reading it. Place a
hold, and you will get an email message when it
is ready for you to check out and download.

13. We also offer eBooks in French.

14. We have other items in our Digital Collections.
Take a look!

15. We have read-alongs and more on
Tumblebook Cloud Junior!

16. We have magazines for kids on HPL Zinio!

17. We have movies and television shows on
Hoopla!

18. We have music! It’s free and legal – that’s why
it’s called Freegal!

19. Need Help?
We’re always here to answer your
questions!
Visit any of our branches
Call 905-546-3200
Email askhpl@hpl.ca