Patient & Family Library

What You Can Do in the Library

In the library, you can:

• Learn about health-related events and resources in your community.
• Borrow an iPad through the iPad Lending Program to access health information or stay in touch with friends and family members while you or your family member are in the hospital.
• Borrow a book, video or DVD from the library collection. Search our collection in the Online Library Catelogue.
• Get instant access to free health eBooks. Call the library at 416 946 4501 ext. 5383 for more information. Access Free Health E-Books | Instant Digital Card
• Use the library computers.
• Get help with your questions. Trained staff and volunteers can help you find information and resources at the hospital. You can also use the Ask the Librarian service to ask for information online.
• Enjoy the library's comfortable seating area to read and take notes on the information in the library or just to sit and relax.

How to Borrow from the Library

Anyone is welcome to borrow our books, videos or CDs. The first time you borrow, you will need to fill out a registration form and show valid identification, such as a Driver’s License, Passport, OHIP card, other provincial health card, or another form of government-issued photo ID. Once you register with us, you may borrow from any of the UHN Patient & Family Libraries.

The Library has materials in many different languages, including English, Chinese, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian and Vietnamese. You can also request information in other languages.

• Learn about language services at UHN

Looking for pamphlets or brochures?

• Search Health Information from the UHN Patient & Family Education Program

How long can I keep Library materials?

If you borrow an iPad, you will need to return it before leaving the hospital.

For all other materials:

• You may have up to 3 items checked out from our library at one time
• You may borrow an item for 3 weeks
• You may contact us to renew an item 1 time, for 3 more weeks from your original due date

Other Library Services

 

iPad Lending Program:

You or your family member can borrow an iPad while waiting for appointments, from Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm. To borrow an iPad, call 416 946 4501 ext. 5383, or visit the Patient & Family Library on the main floor of Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

 

Reading Therapy Cart:

The Reading Therapy Cart is available to patients on inpatient units (Floors 14-17) at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Available items include: books, newspapers, magazines, games, activities and crafts. The cart will visit each floor at least twice a week.​