Research and Resources

Bring the fascinating details of your ancestors' lives directly to you, and put you on a path to start marking your own family discoveries. This resource is available in the library only.

A searchable database of atlases from 1875 – 1881. Township maps, portraits and properties have been scanned, with links from the property owners' names.

Ontario History Quest

Ontario History Quest is a student learning resource dedicated to discovering Ontario's history.

CanLearn

CanLearn has learning and career planning resources for students and adults, including information on financing education.

An award-winning free program offering interactive tools and educational resources to help individuals and communities build stronger financial futures.

Understand the activities of companies and industries worldwide through leading business and trade publications. Updated daily.

Discover content useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing data and more.

Analyzing business insights, tips, strategies and success stories. Updated daily. Best for business schools and entrepreneurs.

Search authoritative periodical content covering topics like organizational dynamics, adult learning and more. Updated daily.

The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver's Handbook

The Ministry of Transportation provides an online version of the Ontario's Driver's Handbook. Use this book to study for your G1 driver's license, test your knowledge and prepare for your Level 2 road test.

This free online site helps you prepare for the Ontario G1 drivers test.

The most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum. In both English and French.

Research full-text titles cited in CINAHL and other resources to support specialized care, treatment and patient management.

Access academic journals and magazines covering the fields of physical therapy, physical fitness and sports medicine.

Salem Health gives you access to up-to-date and easy-to-use medical information suitable for student research, as well as use by general readers, including patients and caregivers. Our Salem Health access code is: elpl

Access a range of periodical content to explore cultural differences, contributions and influences in the global community.

Investigate environmental issues with diverse perspectives from the scientific community, policymakers and corporate interests.

Discover balanced coverage of topics related to gender studies, family and marital issues and more.

Find authoritative periodical content supporting research in all fields of psychology.

Research the impact of religion on culture throughout history, including literature, arts and language. Updated daily.

Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians as well as advanced academic researchers. Update daily.

Access balanced coverage of events in world history and scholarly work established in the field

A customized plan is created by completing personal assessments, exploring career and school options and building a portfolio of interest, experiences and skills. This tool is aligned to the user's inputs and reflects their unique personality and attributes.

Research a vocation, find an appropriate institution of learning, and get assistance on job searches and maintaining a career.

Find a variety of information from major culinary and cooking magazines as well as key reference titles.

Search millions of articles about drama, music, art history, and filmmaking. Diverse resource for serious fine art students.

Find millions of articles on the practical and scientific aspects of horticulture studies. For all horticulture enthusiasts.

Search home improvement topics such as architectural techniques, tool and material selection, zoning requirements and more.

Discover well-rounded coverage of both the historical and current state of affairs in the hospitality and tourism industries.

Languages

The Public Library is partnering with Mango - the only personalized, adaptive language-learning experience that provides the tools and guidance you need to expand your language skills wherever and however you want to learn. It's easy and it is FREE!! Click the link, create your profile and you're on your way to learning a new language!

Search this digital master index to find coverage of authors and works in products published by Gale.

Find up-to-date biographical information, overviews, full-text criticisms, audio interviews and reviews on writers from all eras.

This database stands out by helping readers find books that perfectly match their reading preferences and moods. It also provides a “read-alike” tool for people who like one author and are searching for another that writes in a similar style or genre.

Helps you find just the right book for young readers. It also provides 'read-alike' recommendations for titles, authors and series.

Access scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture.

Search millions of articles covering all aspects of communications, including advertising, public relations and more.

Access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications and electronics industries.

Access articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Updated daily.

A Canadian resource for digital and media literacy.

Online Safety

Online Safety provides tips for teens on safely using the Internet and digital devices.

Comprehensive periodical content for researchers studying law, law enforcement, forensic science, terrorism and more.

Discover information about physical and intellectual asset protection, from individuals to multinational corporations.

Search scholarly journals, magazine and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs. Updated daily.

Gain valuable insight into conflicts and their causes, impact and perception on a global scale.

Search our award-winning Canadian periodical index for a variety of Canadian reference information.

Canadian Points of View

A reference center providing a balance of materials from all viewpoints including: leading political magazines, newspapers, plus radio and television news transcripts.

Ontario Historical Newspapers

Ontario Historical Newspapers let you access a variety of Ontario community and historical newspapers.

Access to general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource. Best for general research.

Access the most searched magazines across Gale OneFile focusing on current events, sports, science and health issues.

Research academic topics ranging from art and literature to economics and the sciences

Gain insight on issues in administration, funding and policy. Best for educators, administrators and education students.

You can search for scholarships and bursaries for Canadian postsecondary students. It's free to use, but registration is required.

The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) supports full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities in Canada.

The go-to destination for Canadian students for find a great education at every level, from secondar school to post-doctorate.

Access current and authoritative content covering agriculture and its related fields.

Access information on the latest developments across a range of scientific disciplines. Updated daily.

Provides you with tools to submit papers with confidence, including a bibliography checker and composer.

Explore the database of encyclopedias and reference sources within the Gale eBooks platform. For multidisciplinary research.

Provides resources to help you develop successful study skills.

Introduce elementary students to database searching with resources featuring age-appropriate, curriculum-related content.

Offers over 10,000 Internet-based lessons from kindergarten to 8th grade students, accredited online high school courses, site licenses and customized curriculum to schools and institutions.

Search the most authoritative automotive repair information to car owners.