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Freegal Music

Use your Pickering Public Library barcode and PIN (the last four digits of your phone number) to download free, legal music from Freegal
Freegal is not meant to replace our CD collection, but it does allow you a new way to access music through the library that we have not previously offered. From the classics to the cutting edge, from folk to comedy to foreign language, you're sure to find something you love on Freegal. Click below to get started!


TumbleBookCloud

TumbleBookCloud is for middle school AND high school students with over 400 online reading titles. This collection contains a vast array of YA/Teen novels, classics, poetry, short stories, YA/Teen audiobooks , our very popular graphic novels, and world class educational videos from National Geographic


TumbleBookCloud Junior

With over 600 titles and reading levels from grades 3-6, TumbleBookCloud Junior is a great option for adventurous young readers who wish to go beyond the picture book collection in TumbleBookLibrary! TumbleBookCloud Junior contains early reader chapter books, children's classics, graphic novels, children's audio books and new National Geographic videos - many of which are paired with our e-books - a perfect complement to support Common Core Curriculum!

Consumer Health Complete

Consumer Health Complete is a comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. It is designed to support the information needs of patients, and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics.



Audiobookcloud.com

Listen online to fiction, non-fiction, classics, and children's books from this collection of audio books for all ages. Available for PCs and Macs. Over 1,000 titles that are always available.


OverDrive


Download digital Audiobooks and Ebooks anytime and then transfer to your portable device!Search through OverDrive's collection of downloadable media, download the free software (OverDrive Media Console for Audiobooks and Adobe Digital Editions for Ebooks), and enjoying digital content!

This is a project made possible by the Ontario Ministry of Culture’s $15 Million Investment in Public Libraries.


EBSCOhost eBooks

E-books for you to browse and download, including Cliffs Notes. Now you can read some titles offline on popular eBook readers, like the Sony Digital Reader. To download and read ebooks, you must install the Adobe Digital Editions.


Teen Health and Wellness


Real problems and issues submitted by teens with answers from professionals. Covers many topics including Health, Family Life, Sexuality, Grief, and Diversity


Novelist

Locate new books to read and learn more about your favourite books and authors through articles, book discussion guides, and book talks.


ServiceOntario

ServiceOntario is now making it easy for you to access the information, services and resources you need, when and how you need them. Whether you’re getting married, starting a business or want to learn more about your workplace or industry, it’s all here.


Service Canada

Service Canada is the Government of Canada's new, easy-to-access, one-stop service delivery network that brings the range of federal services together to meet the individual needs of Canadians wherever they live.


Statistics Canada


Information bulletins, selected Census statistics, and a search tool for StatsCan publications.


AboutMyProperty

AboutMyProperty is a secure, online self-service application that provides property owners with convenient access to property assessment information.


Ancestry Library Edition

The Ancestry Library Edition collection has approximately 4,000 databases and has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. New features allow: Location filters that allow searching across adjacent counties; Map filters; Name filters with Soundex; and improved country and state pages.

In-Library use only. Please speak with library staff if you are having problems accessing content with this product.


Computer Database

Access today's most well-read and influential magazines on the computer, telecommunications and electronics industries. Includes computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in area such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications and the application of technology.


CPI.Q


Full-text journal, magazine and newspaper articles (including the Globe and Mail) with a Canadian focus.


General OneFile


A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of topics: business, computers, current events, economics, education, environmental issues, health care, hobbies, humanities, law, literature and art, politics, science, social science, sports, technology, and many general interest topics. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily.

Services to Business Guide

This Guide provides an overview of the basic steps required in starting a business and it highlights government and library resources available to assist entrepreneurs in Ontario.


Finding a Job

A collection of job banks, sites and organizations where job seekers can find classified jobs.

Choosing a Career

Use these sites to test your strengths, research the labour market, learn about specific occupations and how to gain the necessary education and skills.

Finding Information on Companies

Business directories, industry analyses and databases of Canadian companies and associations.


Mango Languages

Mango is the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language!

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