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cloudLibrary Audiobooks eBooks
Flipster Magazines, Newspapers and Journals
Freegal Music Streaming
Freegal® is a free digital music service that gives users access to more than 15 million songs and 40,000 music videos. Enjoy ad-free unlimited streaming and get seven free downloads per week (to keep forever)! There is no software to download, and there are no digital rights management (DRM) restrictions.
hoopla Audiobooks eBooks eComics Magazines, Newspapers and Journals Movies and TV Music Streaming
hoopla gives you access to movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, magazines, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, TV or phone! Titles can be streamed immediately (no waitlists!), or downloaded to your phone or tablet for offline enjoyment. With thousands of titles to choose from, and more being added daily, hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere. All you need is your Pickering Public Library card to get started!
Kanopy Movies and TV Streaming
Watch over 26,000 films from Kanopy on your computer, tablet, phone or TV! See classic films from The Criterion Collection, learn about every subject imaginable from The Great Courses and PBS, or indulge in festival indies and world cinema from award-winning filmmakers. Kanopy makes it easy to find something great to stream: all you need is your Pickering Public Library card.
Kanopy Kids Movies and TV Streaming
Access thoughtful, entertaining and educational films and TV series for children with your Pickering Public Library card and Kanopy Kids. Parental controls and Common Sense Media ratings help to keep your kids safe while viewing videos on your computer, tablet, phone or TV.
Libby by OverDrive Audiobooks eBooks eComics Movies and TV
A large collection of ebooks, audiobooks and videos with options for adults, teens and children. Easily access your next favourite book on your eReader, tablet or phone with Libby by OverDrive and your Pickering Public Library card.
*As of February 23, 2022, Overdrive will be removing the legacy Overdrive app from all app stores. Libby will be the primary supported app for devices.*
NoveList K-8 Plus Databases
Created especially for children, NoveList K-8 Plus is the premier online database for reading recommendations, helping young readers find just the right book to read. This comprehensive source of popular and professional book information includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, book lists and more.
NoveList Plus Databases
Created especially for people who love books, NoveList Plus is the premier online database for reading recommendations, helping readers of all ages find just the right book to read! This comprehensive source of popular and professional book information includes expert recommendations, reviews, articles, book lists and more.