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All resources and services are free with your Brampton Library card and can be accessed from home, school, or on the go! Learn more about how to get a library card and subscribe to our newsletters to be the first to know about Brampton Library news.

Find resources for Primary, Secondary, and Post-secondary students. 

Primary

Brainfuse HelpNow: Get live, on-demand homework help from professional tutors, expert feedback on writing, exam preparation resources, and learning support at school and beyond. Support is available in English and French. For more details, check out our virtual BrainFuse tour.

Creativebug: Creativebug is an online learning resource that gives you access to thousands of high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts classes. Find your next creative project in knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, food & home, paper crafting, kids activities, and more! Benefit from an unlimited number of free classes, self-paced and designed for all skill levels, available anytime on your desktop or mobile device.

Kanopy: A vast library of documentary films and TV episodes to help with understanding a wide variety of topics. For Kindergarten to grade six (6), find a number of documentaries on history, science, and languages in Kanopy Kids. For intermediate and senior grades, find more than 6,000 documentaries, films about the arts, global studies and languages, health, science, social sciences and even instructional lessons for grades K-12.   

Launchpads: Re-discover the fun in learning and build your digital literacy! Pre-loaded with educational apps and games, Launchpad tablets require no internet connection and allow users to play, read, and explore. Select from versions for ages three to five (3-5), six to eight (6-8), eight to ten (8-10), ten plus (10+), and teens. Launchpad tablets cover subjects including science, math, building & engineering, critical thinking, creativity, and language arts.

TumbleBooks: An online collection of books for preschoolers, elementary school children, and their families. Make reading a fun experience for kids with read-along storybooks that feature adjustable online text and complete audio narration.

VOX books: VOX Books are enhanced picture books with full audio recordings that capture children’s attention and make learning and literacy development fun. Each VOX Book includes a permanently attached VOX Reader that transforms an ordinary picture book into an all-in-one read-along with professional narration. 

Download and print back to school packages for your students:

Secondary

Brainfuse HelpNow: Get live, on-demand homework help from professional tutors, expert feedback on writing, exam preparation resources, and learning support at school and beyond. Support is available in English and French. For more details, check out our virtual BrainFuse tour.

CloudLibrary: Thousands of e-books and audiobooks are available for all ages. Apple and Android apps are available for mobile devices. (Access a video virtual tour of this resource here!)

Creativebug: Creativebug is an online learning resource that gives you access to thousands of high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts classes. Find your next creative project in knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, food & home, paper crafting, kids activities, and more! Benefit from an unlimited number of free classes, self-paced and designed for all skill levels, available anytime on your desktop or mobile device.

Gale General OneFile: Reference database providing access to a large collection of scholarly journals, periodicals, newspapers, and reference content. (these are great for developing the research skills needed in post-secondary school work). Research is made easy with citation tools, highlights, and notes. Send articles directly to email, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive. Browsable topics including careers, computers and technology, education, health, history, news and current events, personal finance and taxes, self-help, and self-improvement.

Kanopy: A vast library of documentary films and TV episodes to help with understanding a wide variety of topics. For intermediate and senior grades, find more than 6,000 documentaries, films about the arts, global studies and languages, health, science, social sciences and even instructional lessons for grades K-12.   

LinkedIn Learning: Online instructional videos taught by recognized experts in business, creative, and technology industries. Courses in areas of interest like student success, college essay prep, learning everyday math, study skills, and more. 

Mango Languages: Prepare for realistic conversation and strengthen everyday communication skills with over 70 world language courses and more than 20 ESL/ELL specialty courses. Available on any desktop or mobile device.

PressReader: Introduce students to the latest news and current events by accessing newspapers and magazines from around the world in more than 60 languages!

Textbooks: Borrow for our collection which includes a range of subjects and levels of study. Prepare for standardized tests like ILETS, MCATS, SATs, and professional exams with practice tests and strategy guides. Study with courses that combine listening and reading. See below for more information: 

Download and print back to school packages for your students:

Post-secondary

Brainfuse HelpNow: Get live, on-demand homework help from professional tutors, expert feedback on writing, exam preparation resources, and learning support at school and beyond. Support is available in English and French. For more details, check out our virtual BrainFuse tour.

Brainfuse JobNow: Brainfuse Job Now is an online service designed to support every step of the job search process. JobNow features live job coaching and interview practice, and a full-service resume lab to help you craft a winning resume.

Job coaches are available to assist you from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm every day.

CloudLibrary: Thousands of e-books and audiobooks are available for all ages. Apple and Android apps are available for mobile devices. (Access a video virtual tour of this resource here!)

Creativebug: Creativebug is an online learning resource that gives you access to thousands of high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts classes. Find your next creative project in knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting, drawing, painting, ceramics, jewelry, food & home, paper crafting, kids activities, and more! Benefit from an unlimited number of free classes, self-paced and designed for all skill levels, available anytime on your desktop or mobile device.

Gale General OneFile: Reference database providing access to a large collection of scholarly journals, periodicals, newspapers, and reference content. (these are great for developing the research skills needed in post-secondary school work). Research is made easy with citation tools, highlights, and notes. Send articles directly to email, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive. Browsable topics including careers, computers and technology, education, health, history, news and current events, personal finance and taxes, self-help, and self-improvement.

Gale Courses: Gale Courses provides easy access to over 365 six (6)-week long courses led by expert college instructors. With a focus on professional and personal development, course coverage includes topics in business, technology, education, law, health and wellness, and personal finance. Benefit from an unlimited number of free courses, available 24/7 and accessible on any desktop or mobile device.

Kanopy: A vast library of documentary films and TV episodes to help with understanding a wide variety of topics. For intermediate and senior grades, find more than 6,000 documentaries, films about the arts, global studies and languages, health, science, social sciences and more!

LinkedIn Learning: Online instructional videos taught by recognized experts in business, creative, and technology industries. Courses in areas of interest like student success, college essay prep, learning everyday math, study skills, and more. 

Mango Languages: Prepare for realistic conversation and strengthen everyday communication skills with over 70 world language courses and more than 20 ESL/ELL specialty courses. Available on any desktop or mobile device.

O'Reilly: O'Reilly's online learning solution provides instant access to the latest e-books and online learning content from today’s major technology and business publishers. Designed to support students and professionals working to advance their careers, O'Reilly curates content from trusted sources to help learners upskill in specialized areas and prepare for what's next. Learn in a way that works with your schedule — with certification guides, practice exams, case studies, interactive tutorials, and videos — available on-demand.

Road to IELTS: The Road to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) General training module provides users with over 120 hours of intensive English vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking tasks. Access advice videos & tutorials from British Council experts, practice zones, downloadable ebooks, timed practice tests, and more.

Road to IELTS Academic: The Road to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) academic training module provides users with over 120 hours of intensive English vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking tasks. Access advice videos and tutorials from British Council experts, practice zones, downloadable ebooks, and timed practice tests.

TeenBookCloud: No checkouts or holds, books can be accessed simultaneously. Features classic literature and newer titles, especially hi-lo books.

Textbooks: Borrow for our collection which includes a range of subjects and levels of study. Prepare for standardized tests like ILETS, MCATS, SATs, and professional exams with practice tests and strategy guides. Study with courses that combine listening and reading. See below for more information: 

Download and print back to school packages for your students:

 

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