It might not feel like Spring quite yet in Hastings Highlands, but that didn't stop the kids who attended our March Break programming this year from getting their hands dirty with a little gardening. Library volunteer Lesley Eden, who helps keep the library's plants healthy and thriving all year long, worked alongside staff to help the kids transplant succulents and spider plants. The real fun began when the kids unleashed their creativity on decorating their planters, layeri

The Hastings Highlands Public Library had a fantastic turnout of over 115 people at our Sciensational Sssnakes presentation, put on by...

With another school year completed, we want to wish all the students at Maynooth Public School a happy and fun-filled summer. We have...

Our Summer Reading Challenge is on! Both adults and kids can participate in this challenge for a chance to win one of four prizes. All...

On Wednesday, August 10th, the library hosted a 2-hour Crocheting Workshop with Trisha Lavoie where participants learned basic crocheting...

The library offered a special summer craft on Saturday, July 9th where children could make their very own set of wings out of coat...

The Forest of Reading polling station at HHPL Another Forest of Reading season is coming to a close, and here at the library we have set up a polling station for all school-aged children to vote on their favourite Forest of Reading book from their category. This polling station will be available in the children's area of the library from April 1st until April 30th. This year, the library purchased the Blue Spruce, Silver Birch, Silver Birch Express, and Yellow Cedar collectio

Written by Survivorman himself (Les Stroud), Wild Outside is a Yellow Cedar Nominee nonfiction title that takes you on twelve...

We are kicking off the holiday season with a number of fun things to do, as well as some updates about our holiday hours! Christmas Break Hours Update: This year, we will be opening for 2 days over the Christmas Break for all your emergency needs, whether it's printing, accessing the Wi-Fi, or replenishing your holiday book supply. We will be closed from December 25th to January 3rd, excluding the following days: OPEN: Wednesday, December 29th from 10:30am to 4:00pm OPEN: T

Welcome to Hastings Highlands Public Library! Be sure to ask the librarian for an entry form for one of our many prize draws being held...

The TD Summer Reading Club is Canada's biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, interests and abilities. The Club...

The library has a new webpage dedicated to the Forest of Reading literacy program where you can view this year's nominees and check their availability in our library. The Forest of Reading literacy program is hosted by the Ontario Library Association (OLA) and helps celebrate Canadian authors, illustrators, and publishers. Best of all, children and young adult readers are the ones who determine the winners each year by voting on their favourite titles. Forest of Reading also

The Hastings Highlands Public Library is pleased to announce that we are beginning the gradual process of re-introducing our library programs in cooperation with the local health unit and COVID-19 guidelines. We will be introducing programs gradually and at this time are looking to primarily schedule programs during our Curbside Pickup days to limit the number of people in the library. What guidelines are we expected to follow? Only programs where participants are able to phy

Every year, on the third Monday of February, the Province of Ontario celebrates Family Day. This day, meant to highlight the importance...

"Santa Duck" written by David Milgrim Nicholas Duck loves Christmas, and he is happy to try on the new Santa hat that’s mysteriously...

This year, we're bringing the Christmas crafts to you - just call, message us on Facebook, send us an email, or register in person to let us know you're interested! Phone: 613-338-2262 Email : librarian@hastingshighlandslibrary.ca Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/HastingsHighlandsPublicLibrary All craft supplies will be included in a convenient bag with instructions on what to do and will be available for pickup in the near future. Just let us know how many kids are in you

Some read-aloud's and animations about Remembrance Day! Please be mindful of the age warnings provided. If you haven't already, don't...

We're celebrating Veterans Week all week long at the library. Check out our display of Remembrance Day books or request a book via...

While we regret that we will be unable to host our annual Halloween Party this year, we thought you might enjoy these spoOoOoky Halloween...

This month's book club book, "Britt-Marie Was Here" by Fredrik Backman, is now available at the library for pickup! At this time, the...