Resources for
Commuters

Enjoy Your Commute with RHPL

Make your work or school commute more enjoyable with RHPL. Settle in with a popular eBook, listen to a new audiobook, or unwind with a favourite show while you travel. Perhaps games are more your speed, or you like streaming music. The library offers many fun diversions for your journey on the go.

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  • Borrow and download thousands of ebooks and audiobooks

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  • Learn and play with popular items in our collections

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  • Stream your favourite music and movies 

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Download eBooks and Audiobooks with OverDrive

Browse, borrow, and download popular eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines. Access online with your library membership. Download to your phone or tablet using the OverDrive app, Libby. Express titles are available for 7-day loans. 

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Stream Films on Kanopy

Watch classic cinema, indie films, and documentaries on demand with Kanopy. Explore a collection of over 30,000 movies from your tablet or phone. Stream from anywhere, anytime for free with your library membership. 

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Listen with Free Music Service Freegal

Stream unlimited music and download up to 5 songs per week! Freegal offers access to nearly 15 million songs, including Sony Music’s catalogue of legendary artists, as well as over 40,000 music videos. Listen to curated playlists or create your own with music from over 100 countries.

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Hoopla

Dive into a selection of eBooks and comics with hoopla. Plus, stream movies and television shows for adults and kids. Download content with no wait times or holds, and access it on your home or mobile device. Get free access with your library card. 

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Develop New Skills with LinkedIn Learning

Choose from thousands of online courses to learn in-demand skills from real-world industry experts. The online learning site hosts over 160,000 videos in a variety of languages and on a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications). 

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New York Times: Cooking and Gaming

New York Times Cooking offers a thorough and diverse recipe collection, as well as tips and techniques to help you become a better and more creative home cook. Have fun and keep your mind sharp with New York Times Games, including the NYT Crossword and Spelling Bee.

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