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...

A local group of musicians who meet in the library every Friday morning to perform together joined us on Friday, June 24th to celebrate the launch of our very first "Library of Things," an Instrument Lending Library featuring a variety of instruments that will be available to the public to borrow with their library card. Our collection of instruments currently includes a children's violin, guitars, ukuleles, an accordion, a dulcimer, and several handheld percussion instrument

Mrs. Storey's Grade 1/2 class at the Maynooth Public School participated in the Forest of Reading program via the Hastings Highlands Public Library this year. After completing the program, students were asked to vote for their favourite book in the Blue Spruce category to help determine the winner for this year's Blue Spruce Award. The Grade 1/2 students cast their votes, and the winner was: Harley the Hero, written and illustrated by Peggy Collins! If this title sounds famil

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

Starting on Monday, April 25th, 2022, the Hastings Highlands Public Library will have new hours of operation to better serve the...

March's Cultural Corner Spotlight at the Hastings Highlands Public Library is woodworking artist, Toshika Hino. For almost ten years now...

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

We've brought back our Cultural Corner display for 2022, and the first artist we're spotlighting is local textile artist Eliza Plumley...

Being a member of the Hastings Highlands Public Library doesn't just get you access to our physical collection of books and movies - we offer a number of online resources for educational and entertainment purposes with your membership. One of these resources is the popular streaming service, Kanopy . Kanopy strives to provide films that inspire, enrich, and challenge our perspectives on the world. There are no fees and no commercials, just thoughtful entertainment available o

As of January 1st, 2022, magazines are officially live and available to borrow on the Libby app with your library card.

Effective immediately, the Hastings Highlands Public Library will be offering CURBSIDE SERVICES ONLY and suspending all programs until further notice. This is a precautionary measure due to the recent community outbreaks of COVID-19, to help ensure the safety of all who use the library. No members of the public will be permitted inside the library, and curbside services will be conducted in the hallway of the Hastings Highlands Centre with physical distancing protocols in pla

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

The Hastings Highlands Public Library Board is pleased to announce that it has approved the appointment of a CEO/Chief Librarian and have...

During Veterans Week and throughout Remembrance Day, we honour those who have served Canada during times of war, military conflict, and peace. The Hastings Highlands Public Library has several displays of reading material for all ages that cover a variety of perspectives during times of war in Canada. We will also be holding a moment of silence in the library on Remembrance Day. Pandemic restrictions in 2020 and 2021 have meant an increase in virtual Remembrance Day ceremoni

The sun is setting at 6:08 pm tonight, and pumpkins are gathered in yards and porches, awaiting their fate. Are you ready to read a...

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...

Looking for a good read but want to try something new? Visit our Patron Picks book display! These titles are recommended favourites...

Welcome back to browsing for your own books and DVDs to borrow, and also to enjoying Wi-Fi with air-conditioning! We are all looking...

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