Online Resources
Access information 24/7 using your library card or passwords. Contact the library to obtain a library card or for passwords.
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NoveList has been helping readers find their next favorite book for more than 25 years and continues to develop innovative solutions for connecting readers, books, and libraries. Watch a tutorial here. If the link doesn't automatically bring you to the service you can use the following passwords: 22665xxxxxxxxx or 23009xxxxxxxxx or if you know your library card number you can use your own! |
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NoveList K-8 is a database of book recommendations for the youngest readers in the community. Children can search by author, title, series name or plot/subject to find their next new fiction or non-fiction title. If the link doesn't automatically bring you to the service, please click the button " Access through your institution." and when prompted search for 'Markstay-Warren Public Library' or a variant. It will pull up related/matching libraries and then bring you to the page. |
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Fantastic Fiction is an online catalog of authors and books for those of us who love to read fiction. If you've ever stayed up all night with the latest page turner (even though it's work tomorrow); if you can't wait to read the next book by your favorite author and get a real buzz from discovering a new book, then FF is aimed at you. |
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Career Cruising provides young job seekers and experienced workers alike with an interactive career development resource that guides them forward to new options. Learn how here. To log into this service, you will need a library card number. |
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NoveList K-8 is a database of book recommendations for the youngest readers in the community. Children can search by author, title, series name or plot/subject to find their next new fiction or non-fiction title. If the link doesn't automatically bring you to the service, please click the button " Access through your institution." and when prompted search for 'Markstay-Warren Public Library' or a variant. It will pull up related/matching libraries and then bring you to the page. |
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Browse the Ontario Library Service Consortium Kids digital collection, full of audiobooks and e-books. |
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Packed with informational articles, ready-made activities, and literacy supports for students of all abilities. PebbleGo boosts engagement and fosters independent learning in core subject areas. |
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TumbleBooks are interactive, animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Follow along as your favourite book comes to life in English, French, or Spanish. |
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World Book’s beloved encyclopedia comes to life in World Book Student's digital format, with seamless integrations with Google Classroom and Microsoft OneDrive. Perfect for elementary and middle school learners to access information from trusted sources. Learn how here. If the link doesn't automatically bring you to the service, you will be prompted to enter your library card number. If you are unsure of your library card number please reach out to us! |
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Dive in to history with this unique, interactive view! World Book Timelines offers hundreds of pre-generate timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures. Learn how here. If the link doesn't automatically bring you to the service, you will be prompted to enter your library card number. If you are unsure of your library card number please reach out to us! |
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Sora is an award-winning digital reading app that empowers K-12 students to discover age-appropriate ebooks, audiobooks and more from their school library. |
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G1.ca has made it their mission to build a driver education platform that empowers people to increase their knowledge of how to be safe behind the wheel. Through technology, they've simplified the process of preparing for the driver’s knowledge exam and made it accessible to anyone who wants to drive--free of cost and ad-free. |
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Trubicars decided to create multiple G1 knowledge practice tests to ensure that you are fully prepared. Each of their practice tests contains Questions taken directly from the MTO Driver’s handbook and will help you learn how much you do and don't know. |
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AudiobookSYNC is a summer program of FREE audiobook for teens 13+. Two audiobooks are available each week through the Sora reading app. April 27 - August 2, 2023. |
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OverDrive is a free service offered by your library that lets you borrow digital content (like ebooks and audiobooks) anytime, anywhere. |
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TumbleBooks are interactive, animated, talking picture books which teach kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love. Follow along as your favourite book comes to life in English, French, or Spanish. |
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Aldiko Next allows you to read all your e-books, comics and audiobooks in the same place, no matter where they're coming from. Recommended for Cantook Station. |
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Libby is the newer library reading app by OverDrive, loved by millions of readers worldwide. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more from your local library for free! The OverDrive App officially discontinued in April 2023, requiring a switch over to Libby. Click here to learn how to switch! |
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Sora is an award-winning digital reading app that empowers K-12 students to discover age-appropriate ebooks, audiobooks and more from their school library. |
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The most comprehensive database for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. |
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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. Learn how by clicking here. |
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CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario / Éducation juridique communautaire Ontario) has developed clear, accurate, and practical legal rights education and information to help people understand and exercise their legal rights. Learn how by clicking here. |
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GCFLearnFree.org offers more than 200 topics, including more than 2,300 lessons, more than 2,000 videos, and more than 50 interactives and games, completely free. We all have outside responsibilities, so GCFGlobal makes it easy for you to learn at your own pace, on your own time. |
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TechBoomers features tutorials that teach older adults and other inexperienced technology users how to use the most popular and trusted websites and Internet apps. All written in easily-understood, non-technical language; providing context through real-world parallels. |
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World Book’s beloved encyclopedia comes to life in World Book Student's digital format, with seamless integrations with Google Classroom and Microsoft OneDrive. Perfect for elementary and middle school learners to access information from trusted sources. Learn how here. |
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Dive in to history with this unique, interactive view! World Book Timelines offers hundreds of pre-generate timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures. Learn how here.
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World Book’s beloved encyclopedia comes to life in World Book Student's digital format, with seamless integrations with Google Classroom and Microsoft OneDrive. Perfect for elementary and middle school learners to access information from trusted sources. Learn how here. |
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Dive in to history with this unique, interactive view! World Book Timelines offers hundreds of pre-generate timelines across eight broad topics, which cover various time periods in history or span the life of historical public figures. Learn how here. |
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Canadian Points of View offers resources that present multiple sides of a current issue — including information on key topics of interest to Canadian researchers — this database helps students develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills. |
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EBSCO eBooks Subscription.Complimentary access (until December 31st, 2024) to the EBSCO eBooks Canadian Subscription Collection which offers researchers access to over 22,000 e-books from top Canadian publishers and authors in both English and in French. This e-book collection covers a diverse range of subjects including topics pertaining to Canada, Canadian history, Indigenous cultures, Canadian politics, and current events. Please note, we are no longer maintaining the Consumer Health French Interface as the multi-language versions of this resource are no longer supported.
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