Digital Resources Databases

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Explora Primary Search K-5

Explora Primary Search K-5 is designed for children in primary and junior grades. Explora contains complete articles from dozens of the most popular elementary school magazines. All complete articles are assigned reading-level indicators (Lexiles®), and many articles are available in color PDF. You’ll also find easy-to-read encyclopedia entries written specifically for kids and more than one million images of photos, maps and flags!

Freegal Music

Freegal offers access to nearly 15 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalogue of legendary artists, as well as over 40,000 music videos. Stream music and create your own playlist from over 40,000 labels with music that originates in over 100 countries.

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.

Indigenous Peoples of North America

This digital collection comprehensively covers the history of North American Indigenous peoples and supporting organizations, spotlighting the culture and heritage of more than 70 tribes within the United States and Canada. Content is sourced from both American and Canadian institutions, as well as from newspapers from various tribes and Indigenous-related organizations. The collection also features Indigenous language materials, including dictionaries, bibles, and primers.

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.

Kermode: Digital Literacy

Safely and smartly navigate the videos and websites you encounter. Made for parents and educators of school-age kids, Kermode is a digital literacy tool that helps children to build fundamental digital literacy and critical thinking skills. If prompted, the license key for Richmond Hill Public Library is RHPL.

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.

Middle Search Plus

Middle Search Plus is a full-text database providing popular middle school magazines, reference e-books, and thousands of primary source documents, including: photos, maps, and videos. Subjects include history, current events, science and sports.

New York Times Games

Have fun and keep your mind sharp with New York Times Games, including the NYT Crossword and Spelling Bee.