Online Resources

Use our free online resources for consumer research, online classes, language learning, newspaper reading and more.

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  • Research

    Généalogie Québec

    Provides access to over 42,000,000 images and files from the origins of New France to today, drawn from the search tools of the Drouin Genealogical Institute. Includes baptism and death certificates (1621-1849), the Fond Drouin registries from 1621 to 1967, and marriage and death certificates (1926-1997). Many digital documents are also available, such as notarized contracts, post cards, censuses, etc.


    This product is limited to 10 simultaneous users. Please log in to PRDH separately if you would like to use materials linked to both databases.

    Content Language
    Bilingual
  • Research

    Grant Connect

    Grant Connect is a fundraising platform that connects charities with funders who share their cause. Find new prospects by searching comprehensive data managed by the expert research team.With Grant Connect, you have access to:

    • Over 11,000 Canadian foundations, 560 corporate giving programs, 370 government grant programs, 120 American foundations, and 200 other kinds of grant opportunities.
    • Funder profiles that offer insights on specific grant programs, application preferences, financial summaries, and key decision-makers, and more.
    • Data on billions of dollars in past donations, categorized by size, cause, population, and region.
    • Targeted search filters that help you quickly find the right funder for your charity by gift size, deadline, type of support, and more.”

    Grant Connect is available for in-library use only.

    Content Language
    Bilingual
  • Learn

    MAURIL : Digital Platform for Learning French and English

    Mauril is a new, free digital platform to help clients learn English and French.

    • 100% Canadian French and English
    • Exercises designed for all levels
    • Progress at your own pace
    • A wide range of stimulating, entertaining , and captivating content from CBC/Radio-Canada
    • Improve oral comprehension and integrate language knowledge in everyday life
    • Feel more confident using French or English in any context 

     

    Getting started with Mauril is easy. Download the app on Apple and Android mobile phones and tablets, or use the website version. Simply create a profile and access your learning journey from any device, whenever and wherever you wish!

    The platform is called Mauril to pay tribute to the Honourable Mauril Bélanger, the former Ottawa-Vanier MP who championed official languages in Canada. It is financed and endorsed by the Government of Canada, this new tool is designed and deployed by CBC/Radio-Canada, in collaboration with a committee of pedagogical experts..

    Content Language
    Bilingual