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We love seeing you in person, but we can also keep you company wherever you happen to be!

Flip through digital magazines, get lost in a great book, enjoy that movie you have been waiting to see, or discover your new favourite song. You can research just about anything with our specialized databases, or learn a new language or skill.

Explore the wide range of resources you can access at any time, from anywhere. All you need is your library card!

Academic OneFile
Academic OneFile

Delve into any topic with articles from scholarly journals and authoritative sources.

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Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition

Track your family heritage with the world’s leading genealogical resource.

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Beanstack

Log your reading, complete activities, earn badges and share with your friends.

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Encyclopedia Britannica
Britannica Online

Access the world-famous encyclopedia on any device.

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Canadian Business and Current Events
Canadian Business and Current Affairs (CBCA)

Business news, industry developments, and current events in Canada.

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Canadian Encyclopedia
Canadian Encyclopedia

Bilingual encyclopedia including timelines of significant historical events.

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Canadian Newsstream
Canadian Newsstream

Archived full-text articles from Canadian newspapers.

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Canadian Red Book
Canadian Red Book

Online vehicle valuation guide, powered by CARFAX.

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Cantook Station
Cantook Station

French-language e-books and audiobooks for all ages.

User guide

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CBC Corner

CBC and Radio-Canada content, including news, TV and radio shows, music, podcasts, and a French and English language learning app.

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CBC Corner Kids

Unique Canadian content including TV shows, educational Kids News, fun activities and more.

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Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports

Expert ratings and recommendations for a variety of consumer products.

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Coronavirus Research Database

Openly available research related to coronaviruses, including comprehensive coverage of past pandemics and epidemics.

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Creativebug

Stream over 2,000 DIY arts and crafts video classes taught by experienced artists and design experts.

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Download Library
Download Library by Overdrive

Download e-books, audiobooks and magazines with Download Library on your computer or the Libby app on your tablet or smartphone.

User guide | Using the Libby app

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Download Library for Kids

Download a wide selection of popular e-books, audiobooks and magazines for kids.

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Dragon Sourc
Dragon Source Chinese Magazines

Read popular Chinese magazines online.

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Find My Past
Find My Past

Genealogical records from the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA.

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Freegal Music
Freegal Music

Download or stream free music from popular artists and genres.

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G1.ca
G1.ca

Prepare for the Ontario G1 or M1 license test with a series of free practice tests.

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Gale e-Books
Gale e-Books

Research collection including specialized encyclopedias, handbooks and more.

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Gale Literature
Gale Literature

Literary criticism, analysis, reviews, biographies and more.

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Grant Connect
Grant Connect

Designed to help non-profits search grant opportunities to find funding.

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Health and Medicine
Health & Medicine

Peer-reviewed publications covering a range of current health care topics.

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Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness

Search health-related issues, from diseases and disorders to alternative medical practices.

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History in the Making

Dive into the rich history of Kitchener and Waterloo Region with our digital collections.

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Hoopla Digital
Hoopla Digital

Borrow up to five movies, TV shows, albums or audiobooks per month!

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Kanopy
Kanopy

Use monthly credits to watch your favourite moves and TV series, or unlimited kids' content!

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LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning

Gain new expertise and update your skills online.

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LOTE for Kids
LOTE for Kids

Over 850 digital books in 35 languages, with English translation and narration available.

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Mazaam
Mazaam

Interactive musical activities for children ages 4-6.

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Merck Manuals
Merck Manuals

Information on medical topics for both consumers and health care professionals.

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National Film Board
National Film Board

Acclaimed Canadian films and documentaries, in English and French.

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Novelist Plus
Novelist Plus

Find your next great read!

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Novelist Plus K-8
Novelist Plus K-8

Students in grades K-8 can find their next great read with booklists, readalikes, and more.

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Pressreader
Pressreader

Newspapers and magazines from around the world. 

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Use from home: Click the Sign In button and select "Library or Group". Search for "Kitchener Public Library", then enter your library card number and PIN.

Pronunciator
Pronunciator

Learn over 80 languages! Set up a free Pronunciator account to track your progress. 

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ProCitizen Canada
Pronunciator ProCitizen Canada

An interactive course to help newcomers prepare for the citizenship test. You must have a Pronunciator account to take this course. 

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Publicly Available Content Database

Scholarly content including major subject repositories and open access journals. Includes journal articles, pre-prints, books, conference papers and reports.

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Reference Solutions
Reference Solutions

Canadian business and industry profiles, market research and more. 

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Road to IELTS
Road to IELTS

Prepare for the IELTS test with reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises.

User guide 

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Teen Book Cloud
Teen Book Cloud

Enhanced e-books for grades 7-12, including graphic novels, classic literature and more.

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TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks

Read-along books and videos for children in grades K-6.

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TumbleMath
TumbleMath

Read-along stories illustrating mathematical concepts for students in grades K-6.

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