Teachers & Educators

Enhance your lessons and find supports with online resources, curated book bundles and more.

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Online Resources

Discover online resources that can help enrich classroom experiences, engage students, and facilitate seamless lesson planning.
eReading and Streaming

CBC Corner Kids

Enjoy content for children and youth of all ages including tv shows, free online games, fun quizzes and activities, as well as news articles made by kids for kids.

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eLearning

Gale In Context Elementary

Gale In Context Elementary offers content across geography, health, history, art and science, providing an educational playground where kids can explore, learn, and fuel their curiosity.

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Business and Careers

LinkedIn Learning

Unlock a world of knowledge with LinkedIn Learning. Learn a little or a lot about creative pursuits like how to play guitar, or technical skills like SQL or Python coding. With over 6,000 videos and learning pathways taught by industry experts, there’s something for everyone.

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Business and Careers

O’Reilly Media

O’Reilly media offers resources for computer programmers, business professionals, makers and gamers. Browse the high-end tech eBooks, eAudiobooks, and learning pathways designed for professionals, or those beginning to learn STEM.

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eLearning

TumbleMath

Explore Math eBooks for grade K-6 in a fun, no pressure way. Don’t miss the Quiz Portal, featuring a variety of online quizzes to test and enhance math skills. No downloads, no waitlists, just click and enjoy.

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eLearning

Transparent Language

Learn a new language with options for adults and kids, conversational learning, and full fluency pathways. Accessible online or through a convenient app.

Mobile Apps

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For Kids

Novelist K-8

Introduce young readers to the joy of literature with Novelist K-8, which provides tailored book recommendations, reviews, and reading suggestions, fostering a love for reading in children and helping even the pickiest of readers find their next favourite read.

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Teacher & Educator Bundles

Enjoy tailored resources just for your classroom or learners. Easily accessible through the library, these bundles offer curated selections that align with educational needs, providing a valuable and convenient service.

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Get Ready for Kindergarten

We’re here to help children and their families prepare for kindergarten, with books, resources, programs and more.

  • Early Learning programs backed by research and full of tips for parents and caregivers
  • Transition to Kindergarten sessions in the spring and summer designed to develop essential skills for school success
  • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten programs fosters a lifelong love of reading and literacy
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Forest of Reading

The Forest of Reading® is Canada’s largest recreational reading program. It offers various reading programs to encourage a love of reading in different age groups. The Forest of Reading® helps celebrate Canadian books, publishers, authors and illustrators. We’ve compiled current nominees in easy to browse lists – so that your child can find their next favourite Canadian read.

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Summer Reading Club

Beat the summer slump! Encourage kids and families to join our Summer Reading Club, where they’ll discover a world of exciting challenges and activities, incentives, and prizes, designed to keep the joy of reading alive throughout the summer holidays. Our Summer Reading Club begins in July and runs until mid-August each year.

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Programs & Events

We offer a variety of free programs and events for all ages – there is something for everyone to enjoy!

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