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ORL Guides – Cyber Security

Learn how to improve your cyber security and ensure your online information is protected.

Canadian Newsstream

Stay informed with Canadian Newsstream—your free gateway to trusted journalism from hundreds of Canadian news sources, including The Globe and Mail, The Province, and National Post.

Explora

An unmatched research tool, Explora offers curated information on a wide range of subjects.

Flipster E-Magazines

Flipster offers digital access to today’s most popular magazines—including TIME, Chatelaine, Forbes, and People—all free with your library card.

International Newsstream

Access more than 800 of the world’s leading newspapers.

MasterFILE Premier

MasterFILE Premier is a searchable database of full-text magazines like Consumer Reports, plus primary source documents and reference ebooks.

Libby E-Magazines

Enjoy free, unlimited access to over 5,000 popular magazine titles through the Libby app.

PressReader 

Read the world’s top newspapers and magazines anytime, anywhere with PressReader.

Kanopy

Stream award-winning documentaries, film festival favourites, indie gems, classics, and world cinema.

Naxos Music Library Classical

Naxos Music Library Classical is the world’s largest online classical music collection.

Global Road Warrior

From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, Global Road Warrior offers cultural, historical, and travel insights for 174 countries worldwide.

Libby Ebooks

With Libby, you can borrow from thousands of ebooks, e-audiobooks, and e-magazines—free with your ORL card.

Bibliothèque numérique de la Colombie-Britannique

Explore over 4,000 French language ebooks and e-audiobooks—from bestselling fiction and biographies to popular children’s books.

TumbleBook Library for Kids

Explore animated picture books, read-alongs, and graphic novels for kids in Kindergarten to Grade 6.

Centre for Equitable Library Access

CELA is an additional collection of accessible materials for customers with print disabilities and professionals who work with people with print disabilities.

National Network for Equitable Library Service

NNELS is a collection of accessible, downloadable titles for Canadians with print disabilities.

Academic Search Elite

Academic Search Elite is a trusted multidisciplinary database with thousands of peer-reviewed articles, journals, and publications.

BC Historical Newspapers

Discover over 125 years of BC history through digitized newspapers.

ALLDATA

ALLDATA is the automotive industry’s top choice for accurate, up-to-date OEM manuals and repair information.

Auto Repair Source

Auto Repair Source provides trusted service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles.

Vehicle Safety and Inspection Standards Online

The BC Vehicle Inspection Guide outlines inspection frequency and regulatory requirements for commercial vehicles, motorcycles, semi-trailers, and buses.

NoveList

With personalized book recommendations, expert-curated reading lists, and unique ways to search by mood, genre, or storyline, NoveList helps you find your next favourite read.

ORL Ebooks

Browse the ORL’s main collection of downloadable ebooks and e-audiobooks.

Business Plans Handbook

Business Plans Handbook is a collection of real-world business plans from manufacturing, retail, and service industries.

ORL Guides – Careers and Job Hunting

Books, websites, and other resources to support your job search, build skills, and explore new career paths.

ORL Guides – Resources for Small Business in BC

Need help with payroll, hiring, marketing, IT, or social media? Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, your library has tools to support your business journey.

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports provides expert, unbiased reviews on over 8,500 products and services.

Britannica Library – Reference Center

Peer-reviewed and up-to-date information for school, research, or curiosity-driven deep dives.

Britannica Library – Children

Explore fun facts, quizzes, and expert-reviewed articles made just for kids.

Britannica Library – Young Adults

Get research help fast with expert-reviewed articles, writing guides, biographies, and an interactive atlas.

GreenFILE

Access peer-reviewed research and open-access articles on climate change, pollution, sustainability, and more.

Ancestry

Start your family history journey with the world’s largest online collection of genealogy records.

CodeCombat

Learn real coding languages like Python and JavaScript while playing a fun, adventure-style game for kids 9 and under.

FamilySearch

Explore your family history for free with the world’s largest shared family tree.

EBSCOhost

EBSCOhost is a powerful online research database offering a variety of full-text scholarly and popular articles from journals and magazines.

ORL Guides – Researching Local History

Explore tips and tools for uncovering your community’s past.

Points to the Past

Search nearly 200 million digitized pages of historical documents, newspapers, maps, photos, and more.

Grant Connect

Search thousands of Canadian grant opportunities for nonprofits, charities, and community organizations.

ORL Guides – Health Resources

Find trustworthy information to help you make informed health decisions.

ORL Guides – Trans, Non-Binary and Two-Spirit Resources

Explore books, videos, websites, and legal resources that support gender diversity and inclusion.

ORL Guides – Vegetable Gardening for Beginners

Start your garden with confidence! This guide offers books, websites, and local resources to help you grow your first vegetable garden from the ground up.

ORL Ebooks for Kids Reading Room

Browse thousands of digital books for children—fiction, nonfiction, and everything in between.

Value Line Investment Survey

Trusted stock research, rankings, and forecasts for over 1,700 companies across 100 industries.

Rosetta Stone

Learn a new language at your own pace with immersive lessons, real-time pronunciation feedback, and downloadable practice.

BC Codes

Access the official BC Building, Fire, and Plumbing Codes for free.

Niche Academy

Watch free video tutorials on everything from ORL services to social media, digital tools, and more.

Niche Academy – Social Media and Tech Basics

Learn how to use Facebook, Gmail, Goodreads, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter), plus get handy tips for using your iPad.

BC Laws

Search and read current BC laws and regulations.

ORL Guides – Legal Help

Books, websites, and other resources to help you find information for your legal questions.

Kermode Education

Build digital literacy and fight misinformation with this web app that evaluates websites for accuracy, bias, and trustworthiness.

LinkedIn Learning

Build career-ready skills with expert-led video courses in business, tech, and creative fields—plus free access to professional certifications from trusted providers.

Niche Academy Online Resource Tutorials

Learn how to use the ORL’s digital services with step-by-step video tutorials. Explore how to borrow ebooks, stream movies, research your family tree, and more.