eResources

Explora Primary [NEW!]
Explore animals, arts and music, biographies, geography, language arts, math, science and health, and social studies in this special interface for elementary schools that supports student research and classroom instruction.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Presents profiles of 193 countries of the world. Topics include climate, plants and animals, population and ethnic groups, religions, transportation, history, government, political parties, judicial system, economy, education, arts, media, tourism, and famous people.

NoveList Plus K-8
Need some help finding a great read for your next book report or finding something new to read? Novelist is a great resource to search for your favourite authors - it will tell you all the books they wrote, and keeps track of what order a series comes in. Best of all you can check our catalogue right from the site by just clicking on a link!​

TumbleBooks
eBooks for eKids! TumbleBooks are created by taking picture books by popular authors and adding animation, sound, music, narration, and even interactive games. Children can read the text and turn the pages themselves, or listen and have the pages advance automatically.
Please note that authentication with a Library card number is no longer required to access this resource!

World Book Early World of Learning
Offers a wealth of resources to help preschoolers and children in the early grades grasp critical early childhood themes while developing reading and oral language skills.

World Book Kids
Your first stop for fun and learning in the early grades. Easy to read articles, images, maps, games, activities, and the amazing "animal world". Includes access to the full World Book Encyclopedia set.

World Book: L'Encyclopédie Découverte
World Book's excellent editorial content and rich media in French.

Please visit our eCollection page for the full listing of our eBook, eAudio, and eMagazine resources for adult, children, and teens.

BiblioEnfants
eBooks for eKids! TumbleBooks are created by taking picture books by popular authors and adding animation, sound, music, narration, and even interactive games. Children can read the text and turn the pages themselves, or listen and have the pages advance automatically.
Please note that authentication with a Library card number is now required to access this resource.

Canadian Reference Centre [NEW!]
Get the Canadian perspective with full-text and peer-reviewed academic journals, magazine and newspaper articles, biographies, and primary source documents.
You can also filter your search results by language of publication.

MasterFile Premier [NEW!]
Go in depth with full-text and peer-reviewed academic journals, magazine and newspaper articles, biographies, and primary source documents. Also included are Consumer Reports magazines!
You can also filter your search results by language of publication.

OverDrive
eBooks and eAudiobooks for children, adults and teens. To access the French interface, click the language drop-down menu in the top right.

Primary Search [NEW!]
Research the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, enriched with videos, magazine articles, full-text articles, and primary source documents.
You can also filter your search results by language of publication.

Rosetta Stone [NEW!]
Speak, read, and write with confidence! Learn over 30 languages, including: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Arabic, Dutch, Hindi, and Portuguese. Rosetta Stone features an immersive learning environment that allows for different learning styles. Advance at your own pace, and even receive coaching for correct pronunciation.
Log in with your Library card, then create your free account to track your process.
To access Rosetta Stone through their mobile app, please log in through Clarington Public Library's dedicated Rosetta Stone website first. This will allow the app to authenticate properly. Rosetta Stone is actively working to resolve this issue. 

World Book: L'Encyclopédie Découverte
Your first stop for fun and learning in the early grades. Easy to read articles, images, maps, games, activities, and the amazing "animal world". Includes access to the full World Book Encyclopedia set.

Digitized Newspapers
Clarington Public Library has begun digitizing our newspaper collection in partnership with Clarington Museums and Archives, and a portion is available online! Browse or search the collection to see some of our oldest papers including the Canadian Statesman and The Merchant and General Advertiser.

Full Listing of Genealogy & Local History Resources
For the full listing of our local historical & genealogical resources, please visit our Genealogy & Local History page.

Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer (2015 edition)
Comprehensive survey of cancers, cancer drugs, traditional and alternative treatments, side effects and diagnostic procedures.

Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy Through Adolescence (2016 edition)
Coverage of pediatric diseases and disorders, with issues related to physical and cognitive and behavioral development. Covers every major body system. There is a distinct emphasis on health issues affecting children under the age of four.

Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine (2015 edition)
In-depth discussion of causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, procedures and other related topics and articles on more than 1,700 medical disorders and concepts.

Gale Encyclopedia of Mental Health
Detailed information on mental disorders and conditions, as well as entries for prescription, alternative, and over-the-counter drugs, and the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.

Gale Encyclopedia Of Psychology (2016 edition)
Covers the entire spectrum of psychology, including: notable people, theories and terms; landmark case studies and experiments; applications of psychology in advertising, medicine and sports; and career information.

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AutoMate [NEW!]
DIY auto repair, with step-by-step instructions and diagrams.

Rosetta Stone
Speak, read, and write with confidence! Learn over 30 languages, including: English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Arabic, Dutch, Hindi, and Portuguese. Rosetta Stone features an immersive learning environment that allows for different learning styles. Advance at your own pace, and even receive coaching for correct pronunciation.
Log in with your Library card, then create your free account to track your process.
To access Rosetta Stone through their mobile app, please log in through Clarington Public Library's dedicated Rosetta Stone website first. This will allow the app to authenticate properly. Rosetta Stone is actively working to resolve this issue. 

eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines
Browse and enjoy free eBooks, eAudiobook and eMagazines on your eReader, smartphone or tablet. Visit our eCollection page to get started.

NoveList Plus
An amazing resource for discovering your next read.  Find out author information, discussion guides, what order a series comes in and reading suggestions as diverse as our customers.

NoveList Plus K-8
Engage your younger readers and encourage reading success! NoveList K-8 helps parents, teachers, and librarians improve literacy, connect reading across curricular areas, teach reading & writing concepts, and engage young readers.

TumbleBooks
eBooks for eKids! TumbleBooks are created by taking picture books by popular authors and adding animation, sound, music, narration, and even interactive games. Children can read the text and turn the pages themselves, or listen and have the pages advance automatically.
Please note that authentication with a Library card number is no longer required to access this resource!

Omniseach with EBSCO
Search across many of the databases listed below through one easy interface!

Canadian Reference Centre [NEW!]
Get the Canadian perspective with full-text and peer-reviewed academic journals, magazine and newspaper articles, biographies, and primary source documents.

Explora Canada [NEW!]
Research arts and literature, biography, business and government, current events, geography, health, history, and science and math with a focus on Canadian content in an interface that supports student research and classroom instruction.

Explora Primary [NEW!]
Explore animals, arts and music, biographies, geography, language arts, math, science and health, and social studies in this special interface for elementary schools that supports student research and classroom instruction.

Gale Virtual Reference Library
A virtual bookshelf filled with a wide variety of reference titles, including up-to-date medical encyclopedias.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the Nations
Presents profiles of 193 countries of the world. Topics include climate, plants and animals, population and ethnic groups, religions, transportation, history, government, political parties, judicial system, economy, education, arts, media, tourism, and famous people.

MasterFile Premier [NEW!]
Go in depth with full-text and peer-reviewed academic journals, magazine and newspaper articles, biographies, and primary source documents. Also included are Consumer Reports magazines!

Primary Search [NEW!]
Research the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia, enriched with videos, magazine articles, full-text articles, and primary source documents.

World Book
Engaging resources on a variety of topics for students, including Early World of Learning and World Book Advanced.

Gale Biology (2016 edition)
Explains biological concepts and explores related fields, as well as discussing critical issues in the field and information on careers in biology. Includes sidebars, bibliographies, timelines, charts, a glossary, and individual and cumulative indexes..

Gale Energy in Context (2016 edition)
Explains the fundamentals of energy science and the impact of energy on human life and the environment. Covers topics from such fields as geology, biology, physics, history, sociology, and economics..

Gale UXL Endangered Species (2016 edition)
Covers the endangered and threatened status of a myriad of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, mollusks, insects, arachnids, corals, crustaceans, and plants. Information includes classification information, current status, reasons for endangerment, and protection measures..

Gale UXL Sustainable Living (2016 edition)
Addresses sustainability challenges and opportunities such as air pollution, natural resources, and zero waste. All entries include an overview, more in-depth information, and the scientific and societal impact..

Gale World of Forensic Science (2016 edition)
Guide to the scientific processes and the legal, social, and ethical issues involved in the forensic sciences. Covers the individuals, techniques, and principles of biology, chemistry, law, medicine, physics, computer science, geology, and psychology involved in the examination of crime scenes and evidence used in legal proceedings.