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Libby Magazines
OpenBrowse thousands of online magazines covering a wide variety of interests, from entertainment and sports to lifestyle, business and technology.
Globe and Mail Historical Newspapers
OpenFull page images of the Globe and Mail from 1844 - four years from the present date. Easily-searchable first-hand accounts and unparalleled coverage of the politics, society and events of the time.
READ | E-books, newspapers, magazines, articles and more
BPL Digital Library Academy
OpenGetting 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.
Gale PowerSearch - Magazines & Journals
OpenDiscover a collection of scholarly journals, newspapers and reference content. Use the Topic Finder to explore new topics or keywords related to your search.
Searches across multiple databases including Academic OneFile, Popular Magazines and Gale e-Books.
Information Barrie Community Directory
OpenIncludes information about non-profit agencies, government offices, health services, clubs and special interest organizations, volunteer opportunities, daycare services, support groups and listings for many private counsellors and counselling services in the Barrie area.
Also includes sub-sections for local community food programs and volunteer opportunities.
LawDepot
OpenCreate, 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.
- To log in click the Open button above, then click Get a Pass. Enter your card number and PIN, then Continue.
- Please use the Chrome web browser to ensure you can freely download and print documents.
- 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.
Steps to Justice
OpenClear, simple, step-by-step answers to common legal problems for Ontarians. You can find free legal clinics and definitions of legal terms. Live chat and email support is also available.
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) and other legal groups in Ontario contribute to this resource.
For local legal services check the Information Barrie Community Database.
Your Legal Rights
OpenFree, practical, and easy-to-find legal information produced by hundreds of organizations across Ontario.
Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO) and other legal groups in Ontario contribute to this resource.
For local legal services check the Information Barrie Community Database.