Let the library help you learn from home! We have online resources aimed at our younger learners as well as those in middle school or high school. We have many helpful online resources to supplement those provided by the Ontario Government.
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.
Please contact us if you need help or have any questions:
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