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
New to e-books?
Watch these two instructional videos on how to download
your e-books from Overdrive to your e-reader.
Huge thanks to Orange County Library System and
the Orillia Public Library for sharing these with us!!
Consumer Reports Easy access to current and reliable information and ratings of consumer products.
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.
Audio Books Collection: A collection of fiction and non-fiction downloadable audiobooks, many transferrable to portable audio devices. (Formerly accessed in NetLibrary)
eBook Collection: A collection of fiction and non-fiction downloadable e-books, many transferrable to portable devices or e-readers (Formerly accessed in NetLibrary)
OverDrive: A service for library patrons to download, both fiction and non-fiction, audiobooks and e-books to their computers or mobile devices. Many audio titles may also be burned to CD. Now includes videos and music.
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.
Ancestry® Library Edition Available only in the library on public access computers or personal laptops. 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.
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
Reference and research databases for all ages, grouped by broad topics: Do-it-yourself projects, ChiltonLibrary car repair manuals, information on the media and current events, military affairs, biographies, art, literature, religion, cultural issues, psychology, business and economics, tourism, computers, electronics and engineering, the sciences, the environment, education, legal issues, health care, hobbies, gardening, sports, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Consumer Health Complete Comprehensive resource for consumer-oriented health content. This full-text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc.
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