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Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry is the world's largest online resource for family history. Ancestry Library Edition provides access to historical documents, photographs and maps, census data and more. It also includes genealogical information from many international databases. Access in-library only.
Canadiana
Canadiana holds the most complete set of full-text historical content about Canada, including books, magazines and government documents. Content spans 21 languages, including French, English, Latin, Greek, and many First Nations languages.
Frontier Life
The settling of vast areas of the world by Europeans has left a particular and lasting influence on history. This collection of digitized primary source documents sheds light on the many dynamics of frontier existence and its lasting influence.
Globe and Mail Historical Newspaper Archive
Globe and Mail Historical Newspaper Archive offers access to full-text articles and pictures from Canada's national newspaper from 1844-2019.
Our Ontario
This is a portal to local history resources contributed by libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, community groups, and government ministries throughout Ontario. Highlights include historic local newspapers, photographs, maps, oral histories, videos and more.
RHPL Digital Archive
Search our archival collection of photos, postcards, Tweedsmuir History of Richmond Hill, rare documents, letters, postcards, scrapbooks and more.
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.
Toronto Star Historical Newspaper Archive
Toronto Star Historical Newspaper Archive includes high-quality digital images in the original page format of over 30,000 newspaper issues. It includes editorial and opinion pieces, advertisements, want ads, birth and death notices, in addition to the stories detailing the events of the day. 1894-2020.
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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.