On this page you’ll find online resources for learning and reference. To connect directly to your favourite resource, click the ‘connect’ button. Or, get oriented with a new-to-you resource by clicking ‘more info.’ Some resources have a free app to install on your device—please check your device’s app store.
Classes & Learning
Watch live and recorded talks by notable authors and world thought leaders.
Get ready to travel! Learn over 70 languages and about world cultures—online at your own pace.
Choose from over 3,500 video courses taught by business, tech, and creative industry experts.
Access live tutors, practice tests, writing help, and skills building in an online classroom. K-12
Access eParachute and career info, professional résumé advice, and talk to a live interview coach.
For newcomers to Canada to help prepare for the IELTS test and work or study in Canada.
How-to-use video tutorials for individual online resources that are available through the library.
Reference & Research
Expert testers provide unbiased reviews and buying advice on thousands of products and services.
A key resource for anyone doing genealogical or historical research. Census & vital records. In-Library use.
Thousands of curated articles and magazines, images, videos, audio clips for kids, teens, and adults.
Browse historic images, vintage postcards and scrapbooks, Vernon Directories, old newspapers & more.
In-depth, trusted analysis of over 1,500 companies, funds, investing and finance tutorials & tools.
Find out how much your car is worth in the Canadian Red Book valuation guide, powered by CARFAX Canada.
Downloadable directory of more than 2.3 million Canadian wholesale, retail and manufacturing businesses.
History at your fingertips. Read full-page reproductions of the complete newspaper from 1844 to 2019.