Hamilton Public Library Cards for R.A Riddell Students

Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board (HWDSB) has partnered with Hamilton Public Library (HPL) to simplify the library card registration process for students.

To participate you can visit the Parent Portal and, with a simple ‘click’, consent to HWDSB sharing information with HPL to get a free public library card for your child(ren). Once you consent, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to pick up your card and welcome package at your local HPL Branch.

This opportunity is only available to new HPL members. Students with existing library cards do not need to opt-in to the offer. Click here to learn more about library cards from HPL.

Library Card Benefits Library cards for students help to support HWDSB’s Reading Strategy as well as Right to Read recommendations from The Ontario Human Rights Commission’s 2022 inquiry report. This special opportunity from HPL allows children and youth to practice valuable reading skills, which contributes to student achievement and well-being.

Library cards are free to anyone living, working or studying in Hamilton. With a library card, students can:

· Use it at any Library branch in Hamilton.

· Borrow books, CDs, movies, magazines, video games and more.

· Access online resources such as newspapers, articles and special databases.

· Download eBooks, eAudiobooks, music, movies and magazines.

· Use Library computers and printers.

· Use digital media labs and Makerspaces.

· Participate in free literacy, technology, and art-based programming.

· Access Hamilton’s Civic Museums for free. Click the following links to visit the HPL website and learn more about library cards, visiting local branches, current programs, useful services, and more.