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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.
cloudLibrary
OpencloudLibrary is your main source of eBooks, eAudiobooks and magazines. Browse thousands of titles for adults, teens, and children and download to a mobile device, computer or eReader.
Search our online catalogue for titles the library owns.
Or search through the mobile app or cloudLibrary website for a wider range of titles from our partner libraries.
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.
BPL Program Portal
OpenThe 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.
CBC Corner
OpenDiscover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, education kids content, news in foreign languages and much more!
See French content at: L'espace Radio-Canada.
Creativebug
OpenWatch 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!
Curio
OpenStream audio and video from CBC and Radio-Canada. You’ll find documentaries from TV and radio, news reports and more. Includes National Geographic Channel and BBC Documentaries.
Due to subscription restrictions videos may not screened in a classroom setting.
Hoopla
OpenStream or download music, movies, and TV shows directly to your computer or mobile device. Hoopla also contains eBooks, eAudiobooks and comics.
Borrow titles individually or use a BingePass to gain access to a whole collection using just one borrow.
L'espace Radio-Canada
OpenDécouvrez 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.
NFB Education
OpenThe National Film Board’s video streaming service for schools and libraries. Watch Canadian educational films, documentaries, interactive productions and utilise online teaching tools.
Our subscription focuses on the educational films - some other films and resources on the site may not be freely available.
TeenBookCloud
OpenA collection of over 1,000 Graphic Novels, enhanced novels with full audio narration and highlighted text, eBooks, classic literature, drama and poetry. Also has National Geographic videos, educator resources and audiobooks. Aimed at Grades 7 – 12, available online, 24/7.
Tumble Biblio Enfants
OpenElle inclut des livres pour enfants, des romans jeunesse, des romans classique, des vidéos, des casse têtes et jeux, des nouvelles graphiques et des livres en d’autres langues comme en espagnol et en anglais.
TumbleBook Library
OpenA collection of eBooks, eAudiobooks, puzzles and videos for kids in Grades K – 6. Includes early reader chapter books, children's classics and National Geographic videos.
Available in English, French and Spanish.
TVO Learn
OpenTVO'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.