Virtual library

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

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

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

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Access the world-famous encyclopedia on any device.

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

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Bilingual encyclopedia including timelines of significant historical events.

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Archived full-text articles from Canadian newspapers.

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Online vehicle valuation guide, powered by CARFAX.

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

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

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Expert ratings and recommendations for a variety of consumer products.

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

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

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

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

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Read popular Chinese magazines online.

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

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Download or stream free music from popular artists and genres.

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

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Research collection including specialized encyclopedias, handbooks and more.

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Literary criticism, analysis, reviews, biographies and more.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Gain new expertise and update your skills online.

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

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Interactive musical activities for children ages 4-6.

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

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Acclaimed Canadian films and documentaries, in English and French.

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Find your next great read!

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

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Newspapers and magazines from around the world. 

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

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

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Canadian business and industry profiles, market research and more. 

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

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

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

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

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