Learn the fundamentals of AI with this free micro-course from Skills for Jobs Canada developed by eCampusOntario and Durham College. "This FREE micro-course series provides a clear, practical introduction to artificial intelligence—what it is, how it works, and how it's being used across industries—without requiring any technical background. Learners gain hands-on skills with everyday AI tools while building the judgment needed to use AI safely, responsibly, and effectively in real workplace contexts.". Upon completion - learners will get a digital badge that can be added to their LinkedIn profile. Available in English and French. This is an open resource for everyone and not VPL-subscribed.
Available OnlineAn online audiobook library collection of streaming audiobooks for children and adults. Listen online.
Available OnlineA comprehensive database of English-language books, videos, and audiocassettes currently in print or distribution. Lists details needed to order items for purchase (e.g., ISBN numbers).
Available OnlineJoin the Online Fiction, Non-Fiction, Romance, or Business Books Clubs and start reading books in your email. Each day we’ll send you a 5-minute portion of a book. By the end of the week, you’ll have read 2-3 chapters. If you’d like to finish a book, stop by the library and pick up a copy. Every week a new book is featured. Sign up today and start reading tomorrow! (Service provided by Chapter-A-Day.com.)
Available OnlineLearn about what AI really is (and what it's not!). Understand the impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace and on society as a whole. Go behind the scenes of an artificial intelligence project and get familiar with concepts like deep learning and machine learning. This course by the Canadian Institute For Advanced Research is for anyone who wants to know what artificial intelligence is, understand how it works, and learn more about it. The course is free, and there are no prerequisites. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate at the end of the course to show your school or employer. This is an open resource for everyone and not VPL-subscribed.
Available OnlineFor students in Grades 7–12. Provides access to articles, magazines, newspapers, and reference books on Canadian history, current events, science, and global issues. Includes topic browsing and citation tools. Great for supporting research projects and assignments.
Available OnlineFor students in Grades K–6. Offers age-appropriate articles, images, and videos on science, history, geography, and more. Features topic browsing and citation tools to support research and learning. Perfect for introducing young learners to safe, reliable information sources.
Available OnlineProvides access to specialized reference sources in various subjects: arts, business, education, history, medicine, religion, science, social science, technology, etc.
Available OnlineBorrow free ebooks, audiobooks and comic books with your library card. Gain access to Hoopla titles - available for instant streaming or temporarily download - and watch on your smartphone, tablet or computer.
Service Update: We’re now adding our own curated picks to Hoopla’s Flex collection—bringing you more popular titles each month! To help keep the service sustainable for everyone, the monthly borrowing limit will change from 10 to 8 items.
Kanopy is a video streaming service which offers over 30,000 critically acclaimed films. The selection ranges from new popular titles, classics, world cinema, art and indie as well as top rated documentaries. Your library card will get you started watching on your pc or mobile devices.
Library & Information Science Source (LISS) is the premier and largest full-text database dedicated to the study of library and information science. Developed "by librarians for librarians," LISS provides comprehensive coverage of key topics including librarianship, cataloging, classification, information management, and the history of library studies.
Available OnlineHow to use LinkedIn Learning
Desktop Instructions PDF (1989 KB)
Mobile Instructions PDF (564 KB)
LOTE4Kids is an online database of children's books in dozens of different languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English ). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn language. LOTE4Kids has 3000+ digital picture books in 65+ languages, with new books and languages released each month.
Download the LOTE4Kids app from the Apple App store or Google Play store.
Mauril is a free digital platform to help people learn Canadian English and French. With exercises designed for all levels, you can progress at your own pace to improve your oral comprehension and integrate language knowledge into your everyday life. Based on a wide range of stimulating and entertaining content from CBC/Radio-Canada, you can feel more confident using French or English in any context!
Getting started with Mauril is easy. Download the app on Apple or Android mobile phones and tablets or use the website version. Simply create a profile and access your learning journey from any device, whenever and wherever you wish!
MAURIL : Plateforme numérique pour apprendre le français et l’anglais
Mauril, est une plateforme numérique gratuite pour aider les gens à apprendre le français et l’anglais canadien. Avec des exercices pour tous les niveaux, vous pouvez apprendre à votre propre rythme en améliorant votre compréhension à l’oral et votre acquisition d’un vocabulaire de tous les jours. Grâce au large éventail de contenus stimulants et divertissants et captivants de CBC/Radio-Canada, vous pouvez accroître votre confiance à parler français ou anglais dans n’importe quelle situation.
C’est facile de se lancer avec Mauril : il suffit de télécharger l’application sur votre cellulaire ou tablette (Apple ou Android), ou encore d’utiliser la version Web, puis de vous créer un profil. Vous pourrez alors apprendre à votre rythme, où que vous soyez et au moment qui vous convient!
Disponible en ligneAccess from Library Computers or Library WI-FI
An electronic resource that contains materials for all Kindergarten to Grade 8 levels and includes picture books, children's chapter books and young adult titles. Allows young readers and teachers to search titles by favorite author name, title, series name, and theme or topic. Also provides lists of award-winning and recommended books. Includes thematic units for teachers.
Available OnlineAn electronic reader's advisory resource that assists fiction readers in finding new authors and titles. Allow readers to use a favourite author or title as a template to locate other authors and titles of interest. Can be searched by keyword, and offers the option to browse over 1,200 theme-oriented book lists, 160 award lists, and 1,000 fiction-related Web sites. Contains materials for all ages.
Available OnlineCheck out and download eBooks and eAudiobooks using your library card.
Note: We have moved all junior and young adult eBooks and eAudiobooks over to Hoopla.
Available OnlineOverDrive offers full colour, interactive digital magazines for your enjoyment. Browse from VPL's collection of popular titles with no holds, and no limit to the number of magazines you can download.
RBdigital is now acquired by OverDrive and the platform transfer has completed. Over 3,000 magazine titles are now available in OverDrive and the Libby app.
Available OnlineWith thousands of librarian-selected titles covering Asian Studies, Women's Studies, Black Studies, Hispanic/Latino Studies, and much more, ProQuest’s DEI Ebook Subscription is the most comprehensive, focused curated subscription developed to represent all voices – regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, physical ability, and religious belief. It supports teaching, learning, and research in the classroom and beyond.
Anonymous access allows for reading the eBooks online in the web browser. To download the eBooks, you will need to create an account in the ProQuest platform.
Available OnlineTeenBookCloud offers over 600 titles for middle school AND high school! This collection contains a vast array of YA/Teen novels, classics, poetry, short stories, YA/Teen audiobooks , popular graphic novels, and world class educational videos from National Geographic.
Available OnlineTumbleBook Library offers animated, talking picture books for kids. Read and listen along!
Available OnlineAccess from Library Computers or Library WI-FI
