The Squamish Public Library subscribes to many special topic information sources for you to browse. If prompted, use your library card and pin to log in.

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
GoodReads
GoodReads is an online community where you can discover books, annotations, and reviews. Track your reading and find recommendations for what to read next. 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