Let the library help you learn from home! We have online resources aimed at our younger learners as well as those in older grades or high school.
You will need a library account to use these resources. Apply for a free card here.
If you are a new user of our online resources, take a look at our Digital Library or browse what we have below:
BrainFuse HelpNow: All Ages
BrainFuse connects people who want to learn with experts who love to teach. Live online tutoring for Kindergarten up to Post-Secondary; Adult Learner resources and more.
- Where to find: BrainFuse website | Mobile - App Store | Mobile - Google Play
- Getting Started: BrainFuse Getting Started Guide.
- Devices: Can be accessed from a web browser or the BrainFuse mobile app.
- Learn more about Brainfuse on our website.
PebbleGo (JK-3)
Fact-based titles for Pre- Kindergarten to Grade 3. Learn about Animals, Biographies, Science, Social Studies, Dinosaurs and more through text, audio, videos, and activities.
- Where to find: PebbleGo website
- Getting Started: What is PebbleGo? | Parent Resources | Downloadable Activities | Indoor Reading Bingo Card
- Devices: Can be read in a web browser. Downloadable articles and activities.
- Learn more about PebbleGo.
Primary Search (Elementary/Middle School)
A full-text database providing popular children's magazines, easy-to-read encyclopedic entries and related images.
- Where to find: Primary Search website
- Getting Started: About Primary Search
- Devices: Can be read in a web browser. Articles can be downloaded and printed.
Gale eBooks – Kids (Middle School)
Full-text reference and encyclopedia e-books to help younger students with research and homework assignments.
- Where to find: Gale eBooks - Kids website
- Devices: Can be read in a web browser. Chapters and pages can be downloaded and printed.
Canadian Points of View (Middle/High School)
Analyses of current issues in the news. Includes essays, radio transcripts, and magazine and newspaper articles that present both sides of hot topics and important issues. A great resource for critical thinking!
- Where to find: Canadian Point of View website
- Getting Started: About Canadian Points of View
- Devices: Can be read in a web browser. Articles can be downloaded and printed.
EBSCO Explora (High School)
Full-text articles from books, magazines, journal articles, news, biographies and other sources. Explore current events, history, health and more. Includes lesson plans and Ontario curriculum standards.
- Where to find: EBSCO Explora website
- Getting Started: About EBSCO Explora
- Devices: Can be read in a web browser. Articles can be downloaded and printed.
Curio (All Ages)
Video and audio content from CBC and Radio-Canada including educational documentaries, news articles, podcasts, BBC content, National Geographic shows and more. Includes curricula and teacher guides in their Resources section.
- Where to find: Curio website
- Getting Started: About Curio
- Devices: Can be used in a browser. Shows are not downloadable.