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Universal Class

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Hundreds of online courses for continuing education and personal development. Learn at your own pace whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you, and get help from certified instructors.

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Brainfuse HelpNow

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Get live online study help from a professional tutor (disponible en français).
Ask questions or use the extensive library of lessons, practice tests and study aids on academic subjects from Kindergarten to post-secondary. Receive advice on writing style and live help with English and French language learning.

Adults can also find learning and career resources. These include resume writing, Microsoft Office help and preparation for the Canadian citizenship test.

Getting Started Guide | Mobile Apps (Android or iOS)

LEARN | Courses, crafts, how-to guides and more

AlphaNumérique

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Accédez des formations autonomes en littératie numérique et des exercices interactifs adaptés à votre niveau, accompagnés de fiches résumant les notions à connaître pour vous sentir plus à l’aise dans l’univers du digital.

ArtistWorks

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ArtistWorks is a collection of online video lessons helping you to learn a musical instrument, musical style and some vocal training.

To log in click the Open button above, then click Get a Pass. Enter your card number and PIN, then Continue.

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BPL Digital Library Academy

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Getting Started and 'how-to' guides for online library resources.
Features tips and troubleshooting for eBooks, getting started with online databases like SimplyAnalytics or Ancestry and tutorials on common tools like Email and Zoom.

For personalized Tech Coach sessions register in our online events calendar.

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BPL Program Portal

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The home for Barrie Public Library's online programs, such as storytimes, reading tips , kids activities and genealogy tips.

To register for programs and find out what's coming up see our online events calendar.

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Brainfuse HelpNow

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Get live online study help from a professional tutor (disponible en français).
Ask questions or use the extensive library of lessons, practice tests and study aids on academic subjects from Kindergarten to post-secondary. Receive advice on writing style and live help with English and French language learning.

Adults can also find learning and career resources. These include resume writing, Microsoft Office help and preparation for the Canadian citizenship test.

Getting Started Guide | Mobile Apps (Android or iOS)

Creativebug

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Watch and learn from award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. This includes sewing, quilting, jewellery making, recipes, Cricut projects and much more. You can also watch Creativebug TV for inspiration and entertainment!

Getting Started Guide | Printable Guide

Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

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For students and adults alike, the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia database indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics. Find images, brief biographies and information in a variety of subject areas.

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G1.ca

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Online driver education program containing the following Ontario-specific information: 6 G1 practice tests for cars, 1 M1 practice test for motorcycles; 1 G1 test simulator (cars), 1 M1 test simulator (motorcycle); an FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ MTO-related questions. A great companion to the MTO driver's handbook. Other MTO handbooks are available online.

Home Improvement Source

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Find full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of helpful images.

L'espace Radio-Canada

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Découvrez contenus numériques uniques et gratuits: info, audio, vidéo, jeunesse, application d’apprentissage linguistique et bien plus encore. Offre de contenus en français, en anglais et dans
d’autres langues.

Pour contenus en anglais clickez: CBC Corner.

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LawDepot

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Chrome browser only. Create, modify, and save legal documents for personal and business use. LawDepot builds the form and puts your information into the proper places in the document. Includes wills, powers of attorney, leases, employment or service contracts, partnership forms, separation or confidentiality agreements and more.

- Please use the Chrome web browser to ensure you can freely download and print documents.

- To log in click the Open button above, then click Get a Pass. Enter your card number and PIN, then Continue.

- For Canadian legal forms, switch to the Canadian version of LawDepot using the Flag Drop-Down. This can be found either at the top right of the screen or at the bottom, for smaller screens.

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Learn It Live

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Learn It Live offers daily online live and recorded classes. Topics include health, wellness, parenting and personal development. There's also a strong focus on career development, leadership, management, communication, sales and teambuilding.

To log in click the Open button above, then click Get a Pass. Enter your card number and PIN, then Continue to Learn it Live.

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LinkedIn Learning

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Learn a new skill online, on your time. Over 16,000 video courses in Business, Technology and Creative Skills taught by industry experts.

Mobile App Users: You will be asked for a Library ID (barrielibrary) or email when you log into the mobile app.
Our Library ID is barrielibrary. Enter this as a response to either request.

Getting Started Guide | Printable Guides

Mauril

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Improve your French or English language skills with audio and video content from CBC and Radio-Canada. Video and audio clips give learners exposure to Canada’s diverse cultural landscape. Courtesy of CBC Corner.

Mobile apps for iOS and Android.

PebbleGo

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Reading and research tools for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3. Learn about exciting topics like Animals and Science. Includes text, audio, video and printable activities.

Tech Life Unity

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Free articles and blogs to help you learn how to use popular websites and apps like Facebook, Netflix and Amazon.

Transparent Language

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Learn a language! Build your vocabulary, practice skills and maintain what you have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.

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TVO Learn

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TVO's online resources to support Ontario's students in school, at home or through online learning.
Resources for K-12, compatible with the Ontario curriculum. Includes lessons, games and videos.

Some learning activities require guided instruction from an adult or teacher.

Universal Class

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Hundreds of online courses for continuing education and personal development. Learn at your own pace whenever and wherever it’s convenient for you, and get help from certified instructors.

Getting Started Guide