Read ebooks (electronic books) for children, for teens and for adults
Search the Library's subscriptions to newspapers, encyclopedias and periodical articles
Online databases are available to those with a Bracebridge Public Library card. Click on the link to each database and enter your Library barcode when prompted to do so
Reference staff can assist you in locating other electronic resources
Ancestry® Library Edition Search for your family history on this reference tool from ProQuest. Includes more than 4,000 databases of genealogical data from the US, UK, Canada and beyond. Available only in the library on the public access computers.
This website is provided by the Ontario Ministry of Culture, with support from SOLS and OLS-North, for a two year period commencing May 1, 2009.
Electric Library This database provides full text articles from magazines, newspapers and news sources around the world. It also includes scholarly journals useful in secondary school studies.
Encyclopedia Britannica Access is provided to elementary, student and adult versions of this authoritative encyclopedia as well as a dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, timeline and year in review.
Home Improvement Reference Centre Provides home improvement assistance, including: maintenance, remodeling, electrical work, plumbing, wood projects, outdoor improvements, decorating home & garden, etc. This database contains reference works in full text with more than 10,000 images, and nearly 100 videos of popular home repair projects.
E-books (Net Library) A searchable collection of electronic books available to be read or consulted online on a variety of topics. Especially useful for access to literary criticism, the classics, technical books and items beyond the scope of a small public library. Includes Downloadable Audio Books.
NoveList A Reader's Advisory Service covering fiction and non-fiction. Search for "similar" authors, read discussions on books, get list of books on over 600 genres and topics.
Small Engine Repair Reference Centre Covers 25 years of engine models for ATV's, snowmobiles and snowblowers, smaller watercraft, motorcycles, generators and some farm machinery. Includes tune-ups, brake service, transmission and engine repair and much more.
Tumblebooks The TumbleBook Library is a collection of free interactive animated talking storybooks for children. Children can chose to read the text or have the stories read to them. Some books feature "Word Help" to assist children in sounding out words. There are also book-related puzzles and games to play. Stories are available in English, Spanish, French and Chinese.
Knowledge Ontario is a province-wide collaboration of libraries, archives, museums, heritage organizations, educational institutions, and community groups to create an interactive digital environment for Ontarians.
Auto Repair Reference Center Automobile repair information for all makes and models of vehicles from 1954-2006 with clear instructions and diagrams designed for the do-it-yourselfer.
Canadian Points of View Reference Centre
Over 100 topics of interest to Canadians, with an overview, point, counterpoint and Critical Thinking Guide, plus related articles from books and media sources.
Career Cruising Access to occupation profiles including: job descriptions, working conditions, education and training, and earnings. Includes detailed information on colleges, universities and other training opportunities.
Gale
An accurate and authoritative reference tool that includes 600 databases with full text magazine and newspaper articles. Sample databases include Canadian Periodicals, LegalTrac, Culinary Arts Collection, Kids InfoBites, and more!
Teen Health & Wellness
Provides students with curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more.
