Junior spies and detectives, gear up for action! Mission: March Break is just around the corner, and we want you to join us from March 10-15 for daily programs. You can expect games, crafts, science (STEAM), dance, reading, writing, arts, storytimes and more. Our programming is bursting with creativity and adventure; we offer programs for a variety of interests and age groups delivered by library staff or special guests.
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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.
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.
600,000 words … 3.5 million quotations … over 1000 years of English
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely acknowledged to be the most authoritative and comprehensive record of the English language in the world. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world.
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.
Naxos MusicBox is a brand new carefully produced and beautifully presented music resource for children.
Naxos MusicBox is an educational tool. It offers friendly, informative written texts, colourful and clear design, and tailored playlists of over 4,000 audio tracks. Selections are presented in logical and engaging ways with lessons and examples. This is not merely a streaming platform; it is intended to enhance the music education of children aged 4–12.
Short animations in English, French, Arabic, Spanish, and Russian, amongst other languages, with complementary texts to learn about scientific concepts.
Over 8,092 fun and informative video and audio titles featuring Berenstain Bears, Franklin the Turtle, Wild Kratts and many more. Subject areas include arts, music, animals, sports, hobbies, math, science and reading. More than 430 educational interactives are also available.