Online Resources

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

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    Maclean's

    Canada's national current affairs magazine. Coverage includes news, social issues, politics, business, sports, health, education, arts and entertainment.

    • Effective on Nov.1, 2025, Maclean's will be available on Overdrive Magazines Platform and no longer available on Flipster eMagazine Platform
    Content Language
    English
    Privacy and Terms of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Terms of Use
  • 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
    Available Apps
    Apple
    Google
  • Watch

    Medici.tv | EDU

    The world's premier resource for classical music videos, it gives you unlimited and simultaneous access to stunning live events streamed every year from the world’s most prestigious venues. Plus, it offers thousands of concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries, master classes, Jazz, and many more films from the 1940s through to the present day. Available on all digital devices anytime, anywhere.

    The new Jazz music collection is available now. You can simply click the 'Jazz' tab at the top of the Medici.tv home page.

    You can change the language setting to English, French, Spanish, and Russian

    A new feature on Medici. tv: you can create your individual account. For more detailed info, please click  the help guide link

    Medici.tv|EDU  iOS mobile app & Android mobile app are now available!

    Download it at no cost, sign in using your existing individual account, and cast the extensive on-demand catalog and live streams to your TV with Airplay or Chromecast.

    Content Language
    English
    Help Guide(s)
    medici.tv | EDU Help Center
    How to use the individual account for library users
    User Guide- The Medici.TV mobile App
    How do I log in to the medici.tv app?
    Available Apps
    Apple
    Google
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  • Learn

    Mozaik

    Free and unlimited online courses in French. Learn languages, sewing, singing, coding for kids, watch documentary films, and more! Find audiobooks, BD (graphic novels) on the Nextory app, as well as games such as sudoku and crossword puzzles.

    Content Language
    French
    Available Apps
    Apple
    Google
  • Research

    MyHeritage Library Edition

    MyHeritage Library Edition™ contains billions of historical documents from more than 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes and additional resources. Available in 40 languages, it is the largest, most internationally diverse family history research database in the world.

    Users can access MyHeritage Library Edition either at the library or from the comfort of home via built-in remote access

    Please note:

    MyHeritage Library Edition, differs from the consumer version of My Heritage

    Personal authentication and all personalization features, such as tree creation, have been expressly disabled in the Library Edition by design to protect the privacy of users.

     

    Content Language
    English
    Help Guide(s)
    Tutorial: Learn how to use the MyHeritage Library Edition
    MyHeritage Library Edition Handout
  • Read

    Teen Book Cloud (TumbleBookCloud)

    A collection of Graphic Novels, eBooks, classic literature, National Geographic videos, educator resources and audiobooks, perfect for middle school and high school students. It features adjustable online text and complete audio narration. Sentences are highlighted as they are being read and the pages turn automatically. These read along books are great for reluctant readers and also help ESL students develop language skills.All of our students and customers will have unlimited access to this fantastic collection.

    TumbleBookCloud Jr is no longer active. Any k-6 titles from this resource are available on TumbleBook Library. There were some titles in TumbleBookCloud Jr. (TBC JR) that were created to the upper middle schoolers, those are available on Teen Book Cloud.

    Content Language
    English
    Privacy and Terms of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Terms of Use
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    The Athletic

    The Athletic, a New York Times company, delivers in-depth sports coverage of your favorite teams and leagues. 

    Access includes everything from breaking news and live commentary to long-form features, exclusive interviews, podcasts and more.

    Please note there are a total of 56,000 redemptions available for OPL clients. Each redemption provides 24-hour access to the resource.

    Clients must be registered and logged in to gain access.

    Content Language
    English
    Help Guide(s)
    How to activate your access to The Athletic
  • Read

    TumbleBook Library

    Collection of online books created by adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books from major children's book publishers and designed to develop a love of reading in children.  The books can be read by parents to their children or read by a child.  Games, quizzes and other activities are included to help develop reading skills.  TumbleBookLibrary can be used in English, French and Spanish.

    TumbleBookCloud Jr is no longer active. Any k-6 titles from this resource are available on TumbleBook Library. There were some titles in TumbleBookCloud Jr. (TBC JR) that were created to the upper middle schoolers, those are available on TeenBookCloud.

    Content Language
    English
    Available Apps
    Apple
    Google
    Privacy and Terms of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Terms of Use
  • Learn

    TumbleMath

    TumbleMath is a comprehensive collection of online math, story and picture books that includes full narration and animation. Lesson plans and quizzes are available and specifically written to address math standards.

    Content Language
    English
    Privacy and Terms of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Terms of Use
  • Learn

    TVO Learn

    TVO Learn is a free online digital learning environment that offers comprehensive resources to support learning  for both Elementary (K-8) and Secondary (9-12) students.

    TVO Learn resources are created or curated by Ontario Certified Teachers and go through equity and inclusion reviews by curriculum and subject-matter specialists. All content aligns with the K-12 Ontario curriculum. Learning materials are designed in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. TVO Learn is approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education.

    Content Language
    Bilingual
  • Learn

    TVO Learn Mathify

    Free 1:1 online math tutoring with Ontario Certified Teachers is available for Ontario students in Grade 4-12.

     

    Students can use TVO Learn Mathify for homework help in math, preparing for math tests, clarifying math concepts, and more.

     

    TVO Learn Mathify is brought to you by TVO Media Education Group, with funding from the Ontario Ministry of Education.

     

    Note: Students need to use their Ontario Education Number (OEN) to register for their free account.

    Content Language
    English
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