New Arrivals
Teen Programs & Activities
Literary Cafe: Holiday Edition!
Monday, December 18 from 7 to 8 PM
Russell Branch
Bilingual
Come join us at the Russell Branch for an evening of holiday themed stories and treats! Get cozy by the fireplace as community members read some wonderful holiday literature.
Would you like to read an excerpt at this event? Register now! All skill levels are welcome.
Want to listen to the stories? No registration required.
LOVE IT OR SHOVE IT? TEEN REVIEWS
Short or long—doesn’t matter. Let us know what you think about a favorite or not so favorite book you read. Send us your review and see it published on our website for everyone to read.
Interested in reviewing a book? Just complete our online form below!
TEEN BOOK CLUB
Want to discuss your favourite books and meet other teens? Our staff at the Library can help you get your own monthly book club started. Get your friends together and drop by the library or email us.
3D PRINTING
Learn how to use our new 3D printers. Once you get your certification, you can come use the 3D printers to print your own projects!
Homework and Research
Need homework help? We can help you find the resources you need. Below you will find a selection of online resources. In addition, we have a great collection of documentary books (of course, you knew that!) that you can use in the library or borrow. Search the catalogue to find what you need.
You came always come and talk to us in person or email us with your questions.
We offer a quiet space for studying individually or in small groups. And of course, you can come use of our free Wi-Fi.
Biographies
Biography.com
An attractive database of over 25,000 biographies on historical and contemporary figures from all over the world.
Dictionary of Canadian Biography
An authoritative source of information about people who played an important role in the formation of what is now Canada.
Canadiana
A coalition of memory institutions dedicated to providing broad access to Canada’s documentary heritage.
Ontario and Canada
OurOntario
Access to digital collections of libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, community groups, government agencies, and private collections in Ontario.
The Canadian Encylopedia
History, politics, arts, science & more: the Canadian Encyclopedia is your reference on Canada.
Mathematics
The Mint
Learn about money: earning it, saving it, spending it, investing it, tracking it and safeguarding it.
Khan Academy Math
Watch videos and practice your skills for almost any math subject.
Dictionaries and other encyclopaedias
Encyclopedia.com
Encyclopedia.com has more than 100 trusted sources, including encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauruses with facts, definitions, biographies, synonyms, pronunciation keys, word origins, and abbreviations.
Termium Plus
The Government of Canada Terminology and Linguistics Database
One Look Dictionary Search
Search engine for words and phrases
Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary
From the image to the word and its definition, the Visual Dictionary Online is an all-in-one reference.
eResources
Have you tried Overdrive for Teens?
Choose from over 1000 eBooks to download to your computer, iPad, or phone.
New titles are added every month and it’s all free with your library card!
Volunteer
HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Volunteering at the Library can count as the Ontario Ministry of Education requirement of community involvement for high school students. As a volunteer at the Library you would help with filing, shelf-reading, crafts and special projects. As student volunteering opportunities are limited, placement is not guaranteed and will depend on the Library’s needs.
HOW CAN I QUALIFY?
Volunteering requires enthusiasm, commitment and a desire to help others.
To volunteer at the Library:
- you must be at least 14 years old;
- you must contact the Branch Head to arrange for a short interview;
- you should be available for a training session, if necessary.
LOVE IT OR SHOVE IT? TEEN REVIEWS
Interested in reviewing a book? Just complete our online form!
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