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NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and non-fiction. With its fun and intuitive interface, and extensive feature content, NoveList K-8 Plus will help you integrate reading across the curriculum and support your young readers.

Teen Health & Wellness (Real Life, Real Answers)

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Teen Health & Wellness (Real Life, Real Answers) is a comprehensive database that allows teens (and those who care about teens) to research health-related issues important to their well-being. It’s both a research/report tool and a self-help resource.

TumbleBook Library

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TumbleBook Library is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books). TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which we have licensed from children’s book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format.

G1 Practice Tests

This free online Driver Education program contains the following Ontario-specific information:
– 6 G1 practice tests for cars, 1 M1 practice test for motorcycles
– 1 G1 test simulator (cars), 1 M1 test simulator (motorcycle)
– An FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ MTO-related questions

Primary Search

Primary Search provides students with encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. In addition, the database includes full-text popular magazines including those from Cricket Media, such as Ladybug and Spider. Other magazines include Highlights, Junior Scholastic and dozens more.

Brainfuse – HelpNow

On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning featuring free online tutoring and writing lab. Tutors are available every day from 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST.

CBC Corner Kids

Your library and CBC/Radio-Canada have partnered to offer you this one-of-a-kind portal to discover unique Canadian and local content including news, TV and radio shows, podcasts, kids content, a language learning app and much more!

Fiero Code

Fiero Code is a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects. Fiero Code offers a gamified learning experience ― as you progress through the activities, you’ll earn clothes and accessories for your personal avatar. Learning to code has never been more fun!

Comics Plus

With Comics Plus, patrons have simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone—no holds or wait lists required. Log in with your library card or download the LibraryPass app today! **Parents please note, there are no age-related search parameters while using Comics Plus. All ages content is accessible to users when using the search tool.

NextReads

NextReads is an outreach service that provides reading recommendations. This tool contains more than 20 customizable popular fiction and nonfiction book newsletters full of reading recommendations for both old and new titles selected and annotated by the librarians at NoveList.

NoveList K-8 Plus

NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and non-fiction. With its fun and intuitive interface, and extensive feature content, NoveList K-8 Plus will help you integrate reading across the curriculum and support your young readers.

NoveList Plus

NoveList Plus is a complete readers’ resource. With information on over 250,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles included, plus feature content including lists of award-winning books, Book discussion Guides, BookTalks, Recommended Reads and more.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Using your library card, you have access to the LinkedIn Learning video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.

 

Transparent Languages

Learn 120+ languages at home or on the go! Create an account or use Transparent Languages as a guest using just your library card.

Creativebug

Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more! Patrons have an all-access, no-boundaries pass to explore thousands of classes. People of all skill levels can work alongside instructors to learn craft techniques.

CBC Corner

Your library and CBC/Radio-Canada have partnered to offer you this one-of-a-kind portal to discover unique Canadian and local content including news, TV and radio shows, podcasts, kids content, a language learning app and much more!

CBC Corner Mauril Languages

Your library and CBC/Radio-Canada have partnered to offer you this one-of-a-kind portal to discover unique Canadian and local content including news, TV and radio shows, podcasts, kids content, a language learning app and much more!

kanopy

kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform with over 30,000 films, documentaries, TV series and classic cinema. Films are added to the collection each month. Sign up with your library card and have unlimited, simultaneous access to amazing content! **Films may vary by county and library.

Comics Plus

With Comics Plus, patrons have simultaneous access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, and manga from a variety of library-friendly publishers. Every title is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on your computer, tablet or phone—no holds or wait lists required. Log in with your library card or download the LibraryPass app today! **Parents please note, there are no age-related search parameters while using Comics Plus. All ages content is accessible to users when using the search tool.

Frasers Canadian Industrial Supply Directory

Frasers Canadian Industrial Supply Directory provides supplier sourcing for B2B and industrial manufacturers & distributors in Canada.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Using your library card, you have access to the LinkedIn Learning video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.

 

YMCA Employment Services

YMCA Employment Services offers self-directed, independent job search services as well as one-on-one job search support with an Employment Specialist.

Drop in services include computers for resume and cover letter preparation, internet access, a resource library, assessment tools, job search workshops and fax, photocopy, and telephone use for job search.

Work in Simcoe County

Explore experiences and job opportunities right here in Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia!

Brainfuse – JobNow

JobNow is an innovative service that features expert resume assistance, live interview preparation, career coaching, career resources, and much, much more. JobNow Coaches are available every day from 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Using your library card, you have access to the LinkedIn Learning video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.

 

G1 Practice Tests

This free online Driver Education program contains the following Ontario-specific information:
– 6 G1 practice tests for cars, 1 M1 practice test for motorcycles
– 1 G1 test simulator (cars), 1 M1 test simulator (motorcycle)
– An FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ MTO-related questions

Cisco Networking Academy – SkillsForAll

Are you interested in technology? Not sure where to start? Cisco Networking Academy can help you start learning today. In the Cisco Networking Academy program, we are in the business of bridging possibilities in Education, Careers and Beyond!

Fiero Code

Fiero Code is a self-guided online software program that teaches you how to code through hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects. Fiero Code offers a gamified learning experience ― as you progress through the activities, you’ll earn clothes and accessories for your personal avatar. Learning to code has never been more fun!

Connected Canadians

Connected Canadians is Canada’s largest Digital Inclusion charity supporting older adults with free technology training and support. Through partnerships with senior communities and other senior-serving organizations, they provide remote one-on-one training sessions, volunteer training and workshops.

Connected Canadians has onboarded over 450 volunteers who speak over 26 languages which allows them to work side-by-side (remotely) with older adults and seniors to tackle various technology-related goals, learn new skills, or accomplish any learning objectives at their own pace with a strong focus on patience, empathy, and connection.

Some common requests for help from Connected Canadians’ senior clients:

  • Setting up and using email (including how to send photos)
  • How to video chat (e.g FaceTime / Skype / Zoom)
  • Communicating by text using your phone
  • Facebook/YouTube basics
  • Navigating websites and browsers
  • Music and the Internet
  • Much more!

There’s no limit to the amount of help you can get! To get help, sign up on Connected Canadians’ website here, or call them toll-free at 1-877-304-5813.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Using your library card, you have access to the LinkedIn Learning video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.

 

Auto Repair Source

Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

G1 Practice Tests

This free online Driver Education program contains the following Ontario-specific information:
– 6 G1 practice tests for cars, 1 M1 practice test for motorcycles
– 1 G1 test simulator (cars), 1 M1 test simulator (motorcycle)
– An FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ MTO-related questions

Creativebug

Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more! Patrons have an all-access, no-boundaries pass to explore thousands of classes. People of all skill levels can work alongside instructors to learn craft techniques.

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete – Designed for the everyday consumer of health care information. CHC provides convenient access to easily understandable health and medical information. Consumers can search and browse within medical encyclopaedias, popular reference books, and magazine articles.

Teen Health & Wellness (Real Life, Real Answers)

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Teen Health & Wellness (Real Life, Real Answers) is a comprehensive database that allows teens (and those who care about teens) to research health-related issues important to their well-being. It’s both a research/report tool and a self-help resource.

Ancestry Library

Ancestry Library – Find your family tree here. Available in Library only.

Canadian Reference Centre

Canadian Reference Centre combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available to Canadian libraries. This database includes leading Canadian periodicals and international (U.S. and U.K) periodicals in full text; full text reference books; over 87,900 full text biographies and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps, and flags. This database is updated on a daily basis.

kanopy

kanopy is an on-demand streaming video platform with over 30,000 films, documentaries, TV series and classic cinema. Films are added to the collection each month. Sign up with your library card and have unlimited, simultaneous access to amazing content! **Films may vary by county and library.

Canadian Points of View

Canadian Points of View is an interface intended for public, academic, and high school libraries. Points of View is designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. High school and undergraduate students can use Points of View as a guide to debate, developing arguments, writing position papers, and for development of critical thinking skills. Each Points of View Essay includes a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. Also included are thousands of supporting articles from the world’s top political and societal publications.

Canadian Reference Centre

Canadian Reference Centre combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available to Canadian libraries. This database includes leading Canadian periodicals and international (U.S. and U.K) periodicals in full text; full text reference books; over 87,900 full text biographies and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps, and flags. This database is updated on a daily basis.

Press Reader

Get access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re available on shelves. No limits on downloads. They’re yours to keep forever.

Use Press Reader via their free app or on the web by selecting “Sign In,” choosing their “Library or Group Sign In” option, and selecting the Simcoe County Library Cooperative.

MasterFile Premier

This database provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.

CBC Corner

Your library and CBC/Radio-Canada have partnered to offer you this one-of-a-kind portal to discover unique Canadian and local content including news, TV and radio shows, podcasts, kids content, a language learning app and much more!

Canadian Encyclopedia

Canadian Encyclopedia – Comprises the complete text and multimedia of the indispensable reference work.

Canadian Points of View

Canadian Points of View is an interface intended for public, academic, and high school libraries. Points of View is designed to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of controversial subjects. High school and undergraduate students can use Points of View as a guide to debate, developing arguments, writing position papers, and for development of critical thinking skills. Each Points of View Essay includes a series of questions and additional material to generate further thought. Also included are thousands of supporting articles from the world’s top political and societal publications.

Canadian Reference Centre

Canadian Reference Centre combines Canadian magazines, newspapers, newswires and reference books to create the largest collection of regional full text content available to Canadian libraries. This database includes leading Canadian periodicals and international (U.S. and U.K) periodicals in full text; full text reference books; over 87,900 full text biographies and an Image Collection of over 502,000 photos, maps, and flags. This database is updated on a daily basis.

World Book Web

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World Book Web is a suite of online research tools that includes encyclopedia articles, primary source collections, educator tools, student activities, pictures, audio, and video, complemented by current periodicals and related Web sites. The Wold Book Web includes World Book Mobile, World Book Online For Kids, World Book Online Info Finder, World Book Online Reference Center, Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos and WB Encyclopedia Decouverte.

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Using your library card, you have access to the LinkedIn Learning video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.

 

G1 Practice Tests

This free online Driver Education program contains the following Ontario-specific information:
– 6 G1 practice tests for cars, 1 M1 practice test for motorcycles
– 1 G1 test simulator (cars), 1 M1 test simulator (motorcycle)
– An FAQ section with detailed answers to 100+ MTO-related questions

MasterFile Premier

This database provides full-text magazines, reference books and primary source documents. It also includes an extensive image collection containing photos, maps and flags.

Primary Search

Primary Search provides students with encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids. In addition, the database includes full-text popular magazines including those from Cricket Media, such as Ladybug and Spider. Other magazines include Highlights, Junior Scholastic and dozens more.

Brainfuse – HelpNow

On demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning featuring free online tutoring and writing lab. Tutors are available every day from 2:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST.

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