Online homework help for students in grades K-12. Live tutoring with certified tutors is available daily from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Also includes lessons, tutorials, homework tools, practice tests, writing assistance, skills building, ESL services, and an adult learning centre.
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Online Resources
BrainFuse – HelpNow
Encyclopedia Britannica Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias Magazines, Newspapers and Journals
Three multimedia encyclopedias in one: Children; Young Adults; and the Reference Center for older students and adults. Conduct research, complete homework assignments, and work on special projects.
Explora Databases Dictionaries and Encyclopedias Magazines, Newspapers and Journals
Students in grades 7-12 can find current and reliable information on thousands of topics for research projects and homework assignments. Content includes journals, newspapers, reference books, images, primary sources, and more. Canadian content is included.
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!
Borrowing Limit: you may check out 5 items per month with your Library card (each download/borrow counts as one checkout).
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.
Borrowing Limits:
Checkout limit: 10 items at one time
Holds limit: 10 items at one time
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda Library)
Learn at your own pace, anytime, with these popular video courses covering the latest in commercial software, creative and graphic arts, and business skills. Each course is hosted by an industry leader.
Please note: if you are logging in to the app for the first time, you will be prompted to enter the Library user ID.
User ID: pickeringlibrary
Tumblebooks Audiobooks eBooks eComics
Universal Class New!
Over 500 self-paced continuing education courses in 32 subject areas such as personal development; arts, crafts and hobbies; health and medicine; computers and technology, and much more! Courses are designed and led by professional instructors which include exams, assignments, and discussion boards to interact with instructors and other learners.