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New York Times Games
Have fun and keep your mind sharp with New York Times Games, including the NYT Crossword and Spelling Bee.
NFB Education
Access to the National Film Board of Canada's film archive is available within the library. Watch 5,200+ documentaries, animated films, interactive productions, and short films in English and French on a variety of topics.
Note: In-Library use only; not accessible remotely
NoveList K-8 Plus
Like NoveList, this readers' advisory database provides articles and reviews of juvenile books and authors.
OverDrive
Download popular eBooks and audiobooks for all ages through on OverDrive. Access titles online or connect with your library membership to OverDrive's app, Libby.
Pop Culture Studies
Pop Culture Studies provides access to scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture. The database offers useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts courses.
PressReader
Get access to more than 7,000 of the world's top publications as soon as they're available on shelves. PressReader features magazines and newspapers in over 60 languages from more than 120 countries, and is available through the PressReader app or website.
ScienceFlix
With its emphasis on the latest STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) thinking and the Next Generation Science Standards, ScienceFlix provides grade-school children with a better understanding of science concepts and ideas through hands-on projects, videos, multiple text types, and so much more.
TumbleBookLibrary
TumbleBooks is a curated database of children’s e-books, with over 1100 titles for grades K-6, Tumblebooks includes unique animated, talking picture books, read-along chapter books, graphic novels, non fiction books and videos, curated playlists, as well as books in Spanish and French.
TVO Kids
TVOkids shares safe and fun learning experiences that prepare children for school and life. All videos, series and games are advertisement free and developed in consultation with educators to support progressing through Kindergarten to Grade 6 in Ontario.
TVO Learn
TVO Learn is an effective, free way for students, caregivers and educators to explore learning that aligns with the Ontario curriculum, from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Discover thousands of opportunities to support learning in a safe online environment.
Featured Digital Resources
LifeSpeak
LifeSpeak is a digital wellness resource with online access to expert-led, curated content on physical and mental health. Learn about mental health stigmas, signs of digital addiction, understanding depression, and more.
The Athletic
The Athletic, part of the The New York Times group, delivers in-depth sports coverage of your favourite teams and leagues. Access includes everything from breaking news and live commentary to long-form features, exclusive interviews, podcasts and more.
TVO Learn
TVO Learn is an effective, free way for students, caregivers and educators to explore learning that aligns with the Ontario curriculum, from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Discover thousands of opportunities to support learning in a safe online environment.
Popular Digital Resources
Creativebug
Creativebug is your go-to resource for on-demand, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. Enjoy award-winning HD instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking and more. All classes are taught by experts, with new classes added daily.
Kanopy
Kanopy is an on-demand video streaming service that provides instant access (no wait times or holds) to thousands of critically-acclaimed and culturally-diverse films, documentaries, and Kids favourites. Log in with your library membership to access over 30,000 films and more on your desktop, TV, or mobile device.
New York Times Cooking
New York Times Cooking offers a thorough and diverse recipe collection, as well as tips and techniques to help you become a better and more creative home cook.