Access Kanopy using your Squamish Public Library card, where you can discover an expertly curated collection of documentaries, World Cinema, and TV series we think you’ll enjoy. There’s also family-friendly content available through Kanopy Kids. We’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community through the Library, and we hope you’ll discover something inspiring there!
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Read and listen on your phone or tablet using the Libby App, by OverDrive. You can even send and read your borrowed eBooks to your Kobo eReader! It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.
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Need help with Libby? Watch these short, device specific video tutorials from Niche Academy.
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Legal information, education and help for British Columbians. https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/
The Canadian Legal Information Institute provides court judgments, tribunal decisions, and statutes and regulations from all Canadian jurisdictions. https://www.canlii.org/en/index.html
The Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre provides information and resources about residential tenancy law. https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/
The Province of British Columbia offers the BC Building, Plumbing and Fire Codes online at no charge. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/construction-industry/building-codes-standards/bc-codes/2024-bc-codes
Free information on the law in British Columbia in 130 topic areas, reviewed by lawyers and updated regularly. https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/
Legal information, education and help for British Columbians. https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/
Mauril is a free digital platform leveraging a wide range of stimulating and entertaining content from CBC and Radio-Canada to help users learn English and French. Improve your oral comprehension and integrate language knowledge in everyday life.
The Mauril app was created to be used by adults, with content relevant to everyday life. It is a particularly interesting tool for newcomers because language is learned through high-quality content focused on the rich cultural diversity of Canada.
For parents who wish to support the language learning of their children, Mauril suggests discovering the Zoomizoom series instead!
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Bibliotheque Numerique is a collection of French language ebooks and audiobooks for all ages from Canadian and international publishers. It includes popular genre fiction, bestsellers, non-fiction and more. Bibliotheque is designed to be easy to use, with no downloads or installations required. With just one click, start borrowing and reading eBooks or listening to your audiobooks directly from the web browser.
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This database offers unmatched access to Canadian news outlets and newspapers including The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, along with newswires, websites, and broadcast transcripts that are in full-text format. Extensive backfiles are available for most news sources, providing full access to the articles, columns, editorials, and features published in each. Most titles are updated daily and some backfiles date as far back as the late 1970s.
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Kermode Education knows that kids today are bombarded with online content from a very young age. While they’re immersed in this digital world, they don’t always have the skills to navigate it safely and with critical thinking. The lack of these skills can negatively impact their self-esteem, mental health, finances, and world view.
No matter your skill level, Kermode has tools to help you build a foundation of digital literacy with your kids.
TIP: When asked for your access key, enter the first 5 digits of your Squamish Public Library card barcode.
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Creativebug is an easy-to-use, high-quality online art & craft education resource that you can access as a Squamish Public Library cardholder. Access thousands of classes for every skill level. Discover new classes from top artists released every week, and get unlimited access to downloadable patterns, templates, and recipes!
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Road to IELTS is the British Council’s comprehensive, 100% online IELTS preparation program. It includes over 300 interactive activities, 17 videos giving advice and tutorials, 40 practice tests — everything your candidates need to get a great IELTS score! Road to IELTS is ideal both for use in the classroom and for independent study. Includes computer-delivered IELTS simulator. Find out more by reading this brochure, and by watching this video.
Please note that the Squamish Public Library has two spots available at a time, so access to this course may be limited.
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The range of topics and features provides users of all ages, abilities, and interests a place to explore in a safe, trusted environment. World Book products are tiered; each one is designed for a target age group so the word choice, amount of content, and navigation is age appropriate. Each resource builds upon the previous to grow with students as they move through school.
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Resources for differentiated learning for grade 6-12, ESL/ELL, learning disabled, reluctant learners including read-aloud and text translation. Click Here to Access WorldBook Discover
Explore a variety of different types of maps, including topographic, environment, history, economic, and more. Click Here to Access WorldBook Student
Skill-building activities and age-appropriate reference content for grades pre-K-2. Click Here to Access WorldBook Early Learning
Online encyclopedia designed for a younger audience with easy-to-read articles, thousands of illustrations, and engaging activities. Click Here to Access WorldBook Kids
Encyclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is an online Spanish language student encyclopedia from World Book. Click Here to Access WorldBook in Spanish
French language encyclopedia from World Book for younger users who are fluent in French or adults for whom French is a second language. Click Here to Access WorldBook in French
This hub provides access to all of the currently published open data by the District of Squamish. With open data you can view it, map it, style it, chart it, download it, or share it.
Explore data sets with information related to Squamish and its neighbourhoods, including:
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Small Engine Repair Source contains repair guides covering routine maintenance and complex projects for all major makes and models. Browse a variety of categories – including engine type, brand, model and model number — to find the information you need.
Learn how to repair a wide range of machinery including:
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The Small Business Accelerator is an initiative of the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Use the free tools on this website to structure your market research, grow your business, gage potential market size or learn the latest industry trends. Managed by specialized librarians, the Small Business Accelerator (SBA) provides free access to reliable resources to help you build a successful business.
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Points to the Past is a Gale Primary Source of searchable archive collections made available for free to British Columbians. Discover a world-class collection of primary sources, made up of nearly 200 million pages of digitized historical content – maps, photos, newspapers, manuscripts, pamphlets, portraits, and much more. Researchers are free to explore a vast range of resources, including Eighteenth Century and Nineteenth Century Collections Online, esteemed periodicals such as the Economist and the Financial Times, and digitized materials from the Smithsonian Institution.
Anyone in BC can enjoy free access to this collection.
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Whether you’re hungry for a story about starting school, superheroes, or not-so-scary monsters, our Recommended Reads lists will keep your to-be-read pile filled.
Finding a new book is as simple as 1-2-3.
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Whether you’re hungry for a weird Western, book club best bet, or royal romance, NoveList’s Recommended Reads lists will keep your to-be-read pile filled. Happy Reading!
Finding a new book is as simple as 1-2-3.
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Looking for reliable information on a topic for school or work? Interested in learning something new? MasterFILE Premier is a research database that is available to you free through our library. This database covers a variety of topics and contains hundreds of reference e-books as well as complete articles from thousands of reputable magazines including Consumer Reports, Better Homes & Gardens, People, TIME, Sports Illustrated and U.S. News & World Report.
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Watch this video on how to do a basic search with EBSCOhost.
Learning a new language isn’t easy. It is a commitment which requires consistent interaction with the unknown and the unfamiliar, but one which leads to rewarding discoveries along the way. A blend of the right content at the right time, with intelligent algorithms, high-quality audio, and powered by proven methodologies, Mango’s adaptive learning process evolves to your progress and unique learning behaviors, preparing you to start the conversation with confidence.
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The courses available on LinkedIn Learning cover everything from the latest technologies to basic computer literacy, and everything in between. Use your Squamish Public Library card to get started and discover courses that teach the in-demand skills companies are hiring for right now. There’s something for every patron who wants to learn.
These courses are developed by instructional designers, taught by real-world experts and instructors, and feature top-tier production quality. Learn at your own pace, in the language of your choice, and focus on the topics that interest you the most.
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The hardcover version of the Encyclopedia of BC (EBC) finally went out of print after selling 30,000 copies, but it continues to be updated and expanded in this online version. Editor Daniel Francis still combs through the newspapers every morning looking at deaths, mergers, election results, name changes and other developments that affect existing EBC entries.
In addition, they have added a number of major Pacific Northwest resources to the KnowBC portal, including many of Harbour Publishing’s most significant publications, including:
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Khan Academy provides free education for learners of all ages. Sign up for free to explore thousands of lessons and practice exercises across subjects like math, science, history, economics, and more. Whether you’re brushing up on basics or diving into advanced topics, Khan Academy makes learning accessible and engaging.
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Search thousands of grant opportunities and save countless research hours, with access to GrantConnect while visiting the Squamish Public Library.
Search comprehensive data managed by expert fundraisers who know what you need. You’ll know what to ask, how much to ask for, and even how to position your ask for success.
Access up-to-date information on all Canadian grantmakers. Whether on-the-go to a donor meeting or on a last-minute call, mobile capacity lets you make the most of your time.
Keep your work on track and your team on the same page. Let Grant Connect help you manage deadlines and stay organized so you can focus on polishing your grant application.
IMPORTANT: You don’t need a library card to access Grant Connect, however it can only be accessed while on-site at the Squamish Public Library.
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Deciding what to read next? GoodReads is the right place. With a free GoodReads account, you can share what titles or genres you’ve enjoyed in the past, and they’ll give you surprisingly insightful recommendations. You can also find friends on GoodReads and see what they’ve shared – discuss your favourite (and least favourite) books in this online community of booklovers.
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Whether you are completing research for a school project or just looking to satisfy your curiosity about a topic of interest, Explora can help you achieve your goals. Available for free through the library, Explora offers reliable information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects including art and music, literature, language arts, geography, history, social studies, world cultures and languages, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health and sports.
With Explora, you can…
For students Grades 5 and up, we recommend Explora Secondary. For students in Primary School, we recommend Explora Primary. Click on one of the buttons below to get started.
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Save time and money shopping for products like appliances, electronics, mattresses and grills using our expert ratings and reviews. The Squamish Public Library gives cardholders free access to ConsumerReports.org, where you can read vetted reviews of household items before you purchase them, or look up recalls and maintenance on things you already own.
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Are you looking for a way to research health topics and find trustworthy information? If so, you’ll be pleased to know that our library provides free access to Consumer Health Complete, a health and wellness research database from EBSCO.
Designed to help people research and understand key health and wellness topics, Consumer Health Complete contains complete articles for thousands of health magazines and journals on topics such as caregiving, teen health, and men’s and women’s health. This database also includes health reference e-books, evidence-based health reports, and medical images and diagrams.
Subjects include:
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Watch this video on how to do a basic search with EBSCOhost.
The Canadian Encyclopedia plays an essential role in providing Canadians and others with accurate, updated information about our people and country. This has been the case even as the Encyclopedia has made the transition from print to CD-ROM, to its present online format. The move to digital, made in 2001, means the Encyclopedia is available free to anyone with internet access.
The Canadian Encyclopedia contains more than 61,000 multimedia items including:
Multimedia is augmented through acquisition and partnerships with Maclean’s magazine and The Canadian Press. Interactive features include curated content collections, interactive timelines and immediate updates of important events. The site also offers a learning centre for teachers and parents that contains classroom resources, quizzes and themed study guides.
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Our library offers access to Business Source Premier, a full-text business research database containing hundreds of leading global journals and magazines, many of which are peer-reviewed. The database also offers a robust collection of non-journal content to supplement research, including case studies, company profiles, industry reports, SWOT analyses, and videos from the Associated Press.
Business Source Complete provides students with a great place to start their research by offering access to important business resources such as:
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Watch this video on how to do a basic search with EBSCOhost.
Academic Search Elite provides access to a wide range of academic disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, engineering, and more. This makes it suitable for interdisciplinary studies and a great place for students to start their research.
Squamish Public Library offers cardholders free access to this full-text multidisciplinary research database containing thousands of leading global journals and magazines, many of which are peer-reviewed. The database also offers a collection videos from the Associated Press, providing a variety of valuable resources to help students excel at research in and out of the classroom.
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Watch this video on how to do a basic search with EBSCOhost.
