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Learn about different cultures around the world through food. Explore recipes and culture from 174 different countries.

Kid-safe, advertisement-free streaming videos to entertain, educate, and inspire.

Find automotive repair information from manufacturer's manuals. Covers 1982 to present. Available only at the City Centre, Guildford and Newton libraries.

Contains over 20 billion records from more than 80 countries, is the largest international online genealogy database, and has the largest Canadian collection. Access to this has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders working remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry.

Find accurate and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of vehicles.

Find what you are looking for faster with the B.C. Building Code, B.C. Fire Code, and B.C. Plumbing Code online.

Collection of hundreds of business plans compiled by entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses.

Family Law Sourcebook, Family Law Practice Manual, and many more. Available in library only. Please see staff for help.

Access a collection of over 230,000 books, magazines, and newspapers in accessible formats for adults, teens, and children who have a print disability.

Need help with your next big purchase? Consumer Reports gives quality, trusted reviews on a wide range of products.

A great starting place for any topic. Search for magazine stories, journal articles and more across a number of databases. App available.

French language encyclopedia for native French speakers, bilingual students, or anyone learning French. Published by Encyclopedia Britannica.

Let your research take flight! History, geography, technology, sports, cultures, and much more.z

International collection with a strong UK focus. Contains over 2 billion records from around the world, with the largest online collection of Irish records, millions of historical newspaper pages, emigration records, census, vitals, military, apprenticeship and more. Available at Cloverdale branch.

Find encyclopedia articles you can use with confidence. More than 25,000 articles covering most subject areas.

Find full text ebooks on a wide range of topics including business plans, coding, LGBTQ, and STEM/STEAM.

Current coverage of travel, communications and cultural issues for students, travelers, or business. Includes high-resolution maps and photos..

Search for jobs, post your resume. Employers can search for candidates in B.C. Available in library only. Job Freeway

Start learning on the go, or from the comfort of home. Find in-depth video lectures on a wide variety of topics. .

Comprehensive range of practice tests and tutorial courses for all ages. Learn new skills, build your resume and prepare for career or entrance exams.

Learn languages online. In addition to foreign languages, you can also learn English as a Second Language. App available.

Get ready for the Canadian citizenship exam. Includes practice tests and study materials.

Listen to audiobooks online. More than 500 classics, biographies, non-fiction and poetry for adults and kids. Up to 5 users at a time. App available.

Downloadable eBooks and audiobooks for people with print disabilities that prevent them from reading a traditional book. 

Download eBooks and audiobooks to your device! Use the Libby app​.

A gateway to a world-class collection of primary sources, with nearly 200 million pages of digitized historical content – maps, photos, newspapers, manuscripts, pamphlets, portraits, and much more. Includes a solid collection of UK historical newspapers from the 17th to 19th Centuries.

Contains over 2.4 million Quebec and “New France” records of various types from the 17th to 19th Century: various records from parishes, missions, and Catholic institutions, and over 26,000 Protestant marriages. A variety of other records as well, such as name census and passenger lists. Available at Cloverdale branch.

Great tool for market research and job hunting. Offers a comprehensive database of 1.5 million Canadian businesses and 12 million households.z

Prepare for the IELTS Academic test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 15 users at one time. Not available on IE 11.

Improve your English or learn one of 30 different languages with this fun and intuitive learning tool. App available. z

Diagrams, experiments, biographies and more. For school projects and homework grades 4 through 12.

A unique collection of Atlantic Canada shipping records from the mid-19th Century to the early 20th Century, featuring Canadian and British crews and vessels.  Information on the masters and seamen who crewed the vessels, ship owners, ports of call and voyages.  Searchable by name.  Available at Cloverdale branch.

For researching German ancestors in Eastern Europe.  This genealogical society has several extensive databases of old church records not found elsewhere online.  Its website also offers many research aids including historical maps.  Available at Cloverdale branch.

Information videos featuring Canadian and Indigenous voices.

A collection of animated picturebooks, games & puzzles for kids. Titles in English, French and some Spanish. z

Find career forecasts, aptitude quizzes and job postings at WorkBC's Career Compass. There is also a great range of other services on their main site and a location locator for in-person help.