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Brainfuse
Students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 can connect with live tutors online for homework help and practice tests with Brainfuse. Adults can also take advantage of career coaching, ESL tutoring, and study resources for the Canadian citizenship test. Also available as a mobile app.
Consumer Reports
Get unbiased ratings and reviews for 9000+ products and services from Consumer Reports, plus trusted advice and in-depth reporting on what matters most. Your RHPL card provides you with reviews of products including technology, appliances, cars and more.
Popular Magazines
Popular Magazines provides access to the most searched magazines across the InfoTrac products. All of the titles are selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons and the database includes many titles recommended by Bowker's "Magazines for Libraries".
Richmond Hill Historical Newspaper Archive
Find digitized copies of old issues of local Richmond Hill newspapers from 1857-1979, including the York Herald, York Commonwealth and Richmond Hill Liberal. Full-text searching is available.
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Fiero Code
Fiero Code is an innovative e-learning platform designed to turn you into a coding pro. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to enhance your skills, Fiero Code offers a comprehensive curriculum in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and more. It's gamified, self-paced, and perfect for all ages. Fiero even allows you to enter their virtual coding competitions throughout the year.
New York Times
New York Times offers high-quality reporting, a variety of perspectives and practical advice on countless topics – from the important issues shaping our world to the simple pleasures of everyday life.
The Athletic
The Athletic, part of the The New York Times group, delivers in-depth sports coverage of your favourite teams and leagues. Access includes everything from breaking news and live commentary to long-form features, exclusive interviews, podcasts and more.
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Creativebug
Creativebug is your go-to resource for on-demand, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. Enjoy award-winning HD instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking and more. All classes are taught by experts, with new classes added daily.
Kanopy
Kanopy is an on-demand video streaming service that provides instant access (no wait times or holds) to thousands of critically-acclaimed and culturally-diverse films, documentaries, and Kids favourites. Log in with your library membership to access over 30,000 films and more on your desktop, TV, or mobile device.
New York Times Cooking
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.