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Academic Search Elite
Multi-disciplinary database with full text articles from more than 4,500 scholarly journals. Read more
Bibliothèque numérique
Check out our online French Language collection with over 4,000 ebook and audiobook titles! Read more
Business Source Premier
2,000+ business journals covering marketing, management, accounting and finance, market research reports, industry reports, and more. Read more
Canadian Encyclopedia
Comprehensive information source about Canada for including articles written by experts, as well as web links and multimedia clips. Read more
Clarity English: Road to IELTS
Online resources for teaching and learning English. Helps students prepare for the academic International English Language Testing System exam (IELTS). Limited to 2 users at one time. Read more
Consumer Health Complete
Health information including medical & alternative health information, drug guides, and up-to-date information on medications. Read more
Consumer Reports
Expert buying advice, recommendations, and ratings on thousands of consumer products each year. Read more
Creativebug
Thousands of award-winning online art and craft classes taught by top designers and artists. Read more
Explora
Information for students grades 5+ on topics from history and current events, to science and technology, and more. Read more
Grant Connect
Database of Canadian grant-making foundations, corporate community investment programs, government funding programs, and more. Available for in-library use only. Read more
Kanopy
Access Kanopy using your Squamish Public Library card, where you can discover a collection of documentaries, World Cinema, and TV series. Read more
Kermode Education
Kermode analyzes webpages for 20 different elements to assess for accuracy, bias, and timeliness. Access key = first five digits of your library card barcode. Read more
Khan Academy
Practice exercises and instructional videos on math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, and more. Read more
KnowBC Online
Harbour Publishing’s most significant online publications including Encyclopedia of British Columbia and major Pacific Northwest resources. Read more
Legal Resources
Learn how to navigate the law in BC using these free resources available to anyone. Read more
Libby
Read eBooks and listen to audiobooks instantly from the Squamish Public Library. Download the free Libby App on your phone or tablet. Read more
LinkedIn Learning
Formerly known as Lynda .com - An online education database offering up-to-date online courses taught by industry experts in business, creative, and technology. Read more
Mango
Learn 70 world languages (including English) and dialects through self-paced courses crafted using conversation and cultural insights. Read more
MasterFile Premiere
Full-text articles from hundreds of books, encyclopedias, and magazines. Includes popular magazines such as Maclean’s, New Yorker. Read more
Mauril
Test your French and English listening comprehension skills with audio and video content from CBC and Radio-Canada. Read more
NoveList
A database of fiction books and authors, recommended reading lists, book discussion ideas and book reviews for all ages. Read more
NoveList K-8
Reading lists and recommendations, book discussion ideas and book reviews for kids from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Read more
Points to the Past
Searchable primary source material: maps, photos, newspapers, manuscripts, pamphlets, portraits, sermons, poems, and more. Read more
Proquest (Canadian Newsstream)
Historical newspaper archives for Vancouver Sun (1912-2010), Times-Colonist (1884-2010), and The Province (1894-2010). Read more
Small Business Accelerator
Offers free online access to reliable business information and tools for secondary market research for BC businesses and entrepreneurs. Read more
Small Engine Repair Center
Manuals that contain accurate, concise step-by-step maintenance and repair instructions for hundreds of small engine machines. Read more
Squamish Open Data
A variety of downloadable data sets from the District of Squamish as part of their commitment to enhancing access to information. Read more
WorldBook Online
Resources for differentiated learning for grade 6-12, ESL/ELL, learning disabled, reluctant learners including read-aloud and text translation. Read more

Academic Search Elite

Writing A Research Paper?

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.

Squamish Public Library Card Required

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Bibliothèque numérique

Access our French Language Collection Online

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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Business Source Premier

Excel in business research

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:

  • Company Profiles: Get information on key executives, competitors, major products and services, revenue and market value.
  • SWOT Analyses: Learn the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of a company.
  • Country Reports: Get information on a country’s political climate, economic condition, government spending and gross domestic product of the region hosting the company you’re searching.
  • Industry Profiles: View profiles of the industry to which a company is related.

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Canadian Encyclopedia

Discover More about Canada and Canadians

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:

  • Images
  • Maps
  • Games
  • Audio
  • Video

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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Clarity English: Road to IELTS

Practice Makes Perfect! Get help preparing for your IELTS Exam.

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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Consumer Health Complete

Find reliable health information for you and your family

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:

  • Alternative medicine
  • Children’s interest
  • Community health services
  • Disabilities
  • Exercise and fitness
  • Health education
  • Holistic medicine
  • Mainstream medicine
  • Men’s health
  • Nutrition
  • Public health
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Teen interest
  • Women’s health

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Consumer Reports

Research & Buy With Confidence

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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Creativebug

What will you make today?

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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Explora

Let learning take flight in Explora!

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…

  • Search for articles, e-books, news, videos and more using a single search box
  • Browse popular topics by category to get research ideas
  • Read Topic Overviews to gain the background information you need to start your research
  • Limit results to articles that match your reading level
  • Hear HTML articles read aloud with EBSCO’s Text-to-Speech feature (coming soon)
  • Use the citation tool to build your list of references/works cited
  • Get research tips on identifying relevant sources, citing them properly and avoiding plagiarism

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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Grant Connect

Find a Funding Program for your Initiative

Search thousands of grant opportunities and save countless research hours, with access to GrantConnect while visiting the Squamish Public Library. 

Get the best prospects

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.

Every moment counts

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.

Drive goals forward

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.

In-Library Use Only

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Kanopy

What Will You Watch?

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!

Access Information:

Start by going to kanopy.com on your web browser or using the Kanopy app on your iPhone, Android, or TV (if the app is available). Click Get Started, then choose Find Your Library, search for Squamish Public Library, enter your library card details, and sign up to create your account.


Alternatively, you can go directly to https://www.kanopy.com/en/squamish, add your library card, and sign up—bypassing the need to search for your library.


If you already have an account, simply click Log In to access Kanopy and start streaming. Enjoy exploring a world of films, TV series, and documentaries!

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Kermode Education

Teach your Family to Navigate the Internet with Confidence 

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.

Squamish Public Library Card Required (Access Code = first 5 digits)

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Khan Academy

Unlock a world of learning!

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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KnowBC Online

The Online Home of Harbour Publishing’s ‘Encyclopedia of BC’

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:

  • Marine Life of the Pacific Northwest: A Photographic Encyclopedia of Invertebrates, Seaweeds and Selected Fishes
  • The Encyclopedia of Raincoast Place Names
  • Raincoast Chronicles 20: Lilies and Fireweed: Frontier Women of British Columbia
  • Far West: The Story of British Columbia
  • And more

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Legal Resources

Access Legal Aid and Research Canadian Law

No Library Card Required

ClickLaw

Legal information, education and help for British Columbians. https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/

CanLii

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

TRAC

The Tenant Resource & Advisory Centre provides information and resources about residential tenancy law. https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/

BC Codes

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

Dial-a-law

Free information on the law in British Columbia in 130 topic areas, reviewed by lawyers and updated regularly. https://dialalaw.peopleslawschool.ca/

Legal Aid BC

Legal information, education and help for British Columbians. https://family.legalaid.bc.ca/

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Libby

Borrow eBooks, Audiobooks, Magazines, and more!

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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LinkedIn Learning

Connect to trending, in-demand skills with LinkedIn’s Online Courses

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.

  • You do not need to have a personal LinkedIn account to access LinkedIn Learning through the Library.
  • It is not currently possible to transfer a certificate to your personal account if you receive it through your Library account.

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Mango

Language is an Adventure

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. 

  • Squamish Library Patrons can now also access American Sign Language courses through Mango (NEW as of 2025!)
  • Kids can learn too, with Mango’s child-friendly courses! Look for ‘Little Pim’ when you sign in.

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MasterFile Premiere

Your go-to library database for research

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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Mauril

Immerse yourself in Language Learning

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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NoveList

Your next great read is just clicks away

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.

  1. Choose from any of the hundreds of great books organized by genre and age level.
  2. Log in to NoveList with your Squamish Public Library Card
  3. Find the ‘Recommended Reads Lists’ located on the left side of the homepage.

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NoveList K-8

Ready to read something new?

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.

  1. Log in to NoveList with your Squamish Public Library Card
  2. Find the ‘Recommended Reads Lists’ located on the left side of the homepage.
  3. Choose from any of the hundreds of great books organized by genre and age level.

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Points to the Past

Lifelong Learning for every British Columbian

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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Proquest (Canadian Newsstream)

Search for Current and Historical Canadian Newspapers

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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Small Business Accelerator

Tools to Succeed as a Small Business Owner or Entrepreneur in BC

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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Small Engine Repair Center

We can help you do it yourself

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:

  • Yard and garden tractors
  • Air-cooled engines
  • ATVs
  • Boats
  • Chain saws
  • Diesel engines
  • Farm tractors
  • Generators
  • Jet skis
  • Lawnmowers
  • Motorcycles
  • Outdoor power equipment
  • Rotary tillers
  • Snowblowers
  • Snowmobiles
  • Trimmers

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Squamish Open Data

A hub for information about your community

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:

  • Infrastructure
  • Business
  • Development & Zoning
  • Flood Protection
  • Environment
  • Transportation
  • Recreation
  • And more

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WorldBook Online

Why WorldBook Online?

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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World Book Discover

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

World Book Student

Explore a variety of different types of maps, including topographic, environment, history, economic, and more. Click Here to Access WorldBook Student

World Book: Early Learning

Skill-building activities and age-appropriate reference content for grades pre-K-2. Click Here to Access WorldBook Early Learning

World Book: Kids

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

Encyclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos is an online Spanish language student encyclopedia from World Book. Click Here to Access WorldBook in Spanish

L’encyclopedie Decouverte

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

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