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Listed in alphabetical order
Ancestry Library Edition
Ancestry Library Edition provides access to millions of historical documents and over 30,000 databases from the 1500s to the 2000s. The program can only be accessed from the Bracebridge Library.
Beanstack
Beanstack is a platform with reading challenges and book recommendations.
Canadian Reference Centre
The Canadian Reference Centre has content from Canadian and international magazines, journals, and newspapers. It also has full-text biographies, more than 2 million photos, and maps.
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports provides trusted ratings, reviews, recommendations, and buying advice for thousands of products and services.
Explora Canada
Explora Canada contains articles from magazines, reference books, news articles, and associated press videos in an easy-to-use format. Search by keyword or browse by popular subject. Explora is an interface that allows access to MasterFile and Primary Search.
Explora Primary
Explora Primary contains articles from magazines and reference books tailored to assist children in primary school. Search by keyword or browse by popular subject. An advanced search option is available to filter results by Lexile Reading Level.
Fiero Code
Fiero Code is a self-paced learn-to-code software for kids ages between 8 and 18 years of age. It includes hundreds of coding tutorials and dozens of real-world projects that can help prepare youth for future jobs. This program provides meaningful life skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving.
Libby by OverDrive
Libby is a free app that allows users to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines from the Bracebridge Library. The material can be downloaded for offline use.
Visit OverDrive to learn more.
Libby is available for Apple and Android devices:
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning has over 16,000 courses covering topics from project management to photography. It is available to everyone with a valid Bracebridge Library card.
When using the LinkedIn Learning app, enter “bracebridgelibrary” as the library identification.
LinkedIn Learning is available for Apple and Android devices:
Mango Languages
Mango Languages has lessons for over 70 languages.
Mango Languages is available for Apple and Android devices:
NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus provides young readers, parents, and teachers a place to find books and authors that young readers will love. Browse by title, author, genre, grade, and Lexile Reading Level.
NoveList Plus
NoveList Plus allows readers to sort through books, authors, and genres. It provides reviews, discussion guides, and more.
ProQuest Historical Newspapers
ProQuest Historical Newspapers has searchable editions of The Globe and Mail (1844-2018) and Toronto Star (1894 – 2019).
Small Engine Repair Source
Small Engine Repair Source contains guides on how to fix ATVs, boats, chainsaws, lawnmowers, snowblowers, and more.