Online Resources

(in-library use only)
Ancestry Library Edition is an online genealogy research tool that provides access to billions of records from more than 7,000 collections.

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Covers hundreds of topics, each featuring a Guide to Critical Analysis which enhances students’ ability to read critically, develop their own perspective on the issues and write or debate an effective argument on the topic.

Includes full-text journals, magazines, health reference e-books and evidence-based health reports, as well as medical images and diagrams, animations with audio narration, consumer health pamphlets and leaflets from the CDC, FDA, NIH and other health bodies.

Includes full-text journals, magazines, health reference e-books and evidence-based health reports, as well as medical images and diagrams, animations with audio narration, consumer health pamphlets and leaflets from the CDC, FDA, NIH and other health bodies.

A free database of digital material including archival photos, maps, postcards, video interviews, blog posts by specialist librarians and much more held by Toronto Public Library. The database includes information about the City of Welland and the Welland Canal.

A resource that contains free online practice tests based on Ontario's official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) handbook.

Explora contains complete articles from dozens of the most popular elementary school magazines. All complete articles are assigned reading-level indicators, and many articles are available in colour PDF.

Explora contains complete articles from dozens of the most popular elementary school magazines. All complete articles are assigned reading-level indicators, and many articles are available in colour PDF.

Know a child or teen who wants to learn how to code? Our library provides free access to Fiero Code, a self-paced learn-to-code software program for kids ages 8-18. Through fun and engaging tutorials and projects, Fiero Code teaches kids coding languages ― such as HTML, Python and JavaScript ― that they can use to build their own websites, video games, apps and more.

A bilingual resource dedicated to enhancing awareness of Canada’s history and citizenship.

NoveList K-8 Plus is a database about books specifically for younger readers. It helps kids find books that are just right for their reading level and interests.

NoveList Plus is the premiere database of reading recommendations, presenting fiction, nonfiction and audiobooks and includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, lists and more.

Enhancing learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide.