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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.
Cantook Station
From science fiction to biography, choose from hundreds of popular and classic French-language eBooks and audiobooks for kids, teens and adults. Titles can be accessed on any internet-enabled device, and can also be downloaded for offline use. De la science-fiction à la biographie, choisissez parmi des centaines de livres électroniques et de livres audio populaires et classiques en français pour enfants, adolescents et adultes. Les titres sont accessibles sur n'importe quel appareil connecté à l'Internet et peuvent également être téléchargés pour une utilisation hors ligne.
CBC Corner
Discover the best Canadian shows, stories & more. This one-of-a-kind digital portal allows you to access a wide variety of content including trusted news, local stories, entertaining TV and radio shows, award-winning podcasts, educational kids content, innovative podcasts, a free English and French language learning app, news in foreign languages and much more!
Consumer Reports
Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services from Consumer Reports, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most. Your RHPL card provides you with reviews of products including technology, appliances, cars and more.
Globe and Mail: Canada’s Heritage from 1844
Canada's Heritage from 1844. Online searchable articles and pictures from Canada's national newspaper. 1844-2019.
Hoopla
hoopla offers an enormous selection of movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks, eBooks and comics. Download content immediately with no wait times or holds and access it on your browser, phone, tablet or TV product.
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.
Libra
Libra Collections is a digital resource that contains Persian ebooks, magazines, audiobooks and manuscripts.
لیبرا کالکشن مجموعهای است شامل کتابهای الکترونیک و صوتی، از مجلات و نسخ خطی فارسی. لیبرا تجربه جستجو در ادبیات فارسی، تاریخ شرق و شرق شناسی، واقعیات فرهنگ ایرانی، مجلات نستالژی و قدیمی را برای شما فراهم میکند
Little Pim
Language learning for kids 0-6, this resource introduces children to foreign languages in a way they can understand and enjoy. Accessible and engaging for young children, the method incorporates words and themes that are relevant to the child’s daily life, and research shows that early language learning enhances verbal development, social and cognitive skills.
Mango Languages
70+ languages and counting! Learn a new language online or through the Mango app. Mango teaches practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world’s most popular languages. Each lesson incorporates interactive tools and rich imagery that eliminates boredom and keeps you engaged.
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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.
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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.