Online Resources

Categorical List of Online Resources

Automotive and Engine Repair

Canadian Red Book - To access information from the red book, please connect with the Information Department via in-person, email, telephone or online chat.

Chilton Library - Contains detailed information on vehicle specifications, repair, and maintenance. Includes manuals, diagrams, a labor estimation tool, and ASE test prep quizzes.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center - Contains full-text manuals for the repair and maintenance of small engines including ATVs, generators, motorcycles, lawn care equipment and more. 

Business and Careers

Canadian Business and Current Affairs - Canada’s most comprehensive and diverse full-text online database that combines content from three focused databases: CBCA Business, CBCA Education, and CBCA Reference & Current Events. Broad coverage from a Canadian perspective spans agriculture, business and economics, education, government and politics, health sciences, history, literature, medical sciences, social sciences, and many more subject areas.

Career Cruising - Find post-secondary and trade schools, explore resume and interview guides, and discover the perfect career path for you! Contains job postings, career and education information as well as assessments to match your personality and strengths to potential career paths. 

LinkedIn Learning - LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of courses via individual instructional videos available on topics covering business, technology and creative fields. Learn from hundreds of authors who are recognized industry experts, and enjoy the flexibility to view LinkedIn Learning content anytime, anywhere with our offline viewing and mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play. Library ID (case sensitive): guelphpubliclibrary

PressReader - Contains a collection of Canadian and international newspapers and magazines which can be organized into your own personalized newsfeed. Find business related publication! Scroll down to the Categories section of PressReader and select Business & Current Affairs. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play. 

Transparent Language - Contains guided lesson plans to learn languages at a conversational level - perfect for your next job! Learn a new language or brush up on your French. Try the app from iTunes and Google Play. Note: You must create an account through the Transparent Language website before using the app.

Tutor.com - Get help with resume writing, cover letter assistance, interview prep, online applications, job searching and general career help. Tutor.com also offers a live, one-on-one, online tutoring service that covers over 250 subjects for students as young as kindergarten and as advanced as post-secondary education. Live tutoring is open from 12pm to 12am, 7 days a week. Non-tutoring services include: study guides, worksheets, practice tests. Try the app from App Store or Google Play!

Canadian Content

Canadian Business and Current Affairs - Canada’s most comprehensive and diverse full-text online database that combines content from three focused databases: CBCA Business, CBCA Education, and CBCA Reference & Current Events. Broad coverage from a Canadian perspective spans agriculture, business and economics, education, government and politics, health sciences, history, literature, medical sciences, social sciences, and many more subject areas.

Canada's Information Resource Centre - An online resource that complements our printed collection of detailed reference information about Canada. One user can access this resource at a time. 

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps, and more.

CBC Corner - CBC Corner brings together the wide variety of CBC and Radio-Canada digital content and resources into a single experience! Discover trusted Canadian and local content in the form of news, entertaining TV and radio shows, podcasts, educational kids content, news in foreign language, a language learning app, and much more!

cloudLibrary NewsStand - An online collection of digital magazines and newspapers. NewsStand offers over 6,500 magazine and newspaper titles in over 50 languages with in-demand titles continually added. Use NewsStand on the desktop or try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

PressReader - Contains a collection of Canadian and international newspapers and magazines which can be organized into your own personalized newsfeed. Find Canadian publications by scrolling down to the Publications section of PressReader and limit your results to Canada using the All Countries drop down menu. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play. 

ProQuest Newsstand - Contains current and historical Canadian newspapers and journals, including The Guelph Mercury (Sep 15, 1999 - Jan 29, 2016), Guelph Tribune (Sep 10, 1999 - present, some exceptions) and, Guelph Mercury-Tribune (July 6, 2017 - present).

Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports - Contains in-depth reviews and information on a wide variety of consumer products.

Entertainment Resources

cloudLibrary NewsStand - An online collection of digital magazines and newspapers. NewsStand offers over 6,500 magazine and newspaper titles in over 50 languages with in-demand titles continually added. Use NewsStand on the desktop or try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

CBC Corner - CBC Corner brings together the wide variety of CBC and Radio-Canada digital content and resources into a single experience! Discover trusted Canadian and local content in the form of news, entertaining TV and radio shows, podcasts, educational kids content, news in foreign language, a language learning app, and much more!

Creativebug - Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch high-quality classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. Younger children may require adult assistance. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Freegal Music - A database of free music and audiobooks, available for download or streaming. Try the app from App Store or Google Play!

hoopla - Contains free, downloadable, entertainment media content such as movies, television, music, books and more. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Kanopy - Contains a free streaming service for movies, documentaries, and independent films. 

Naxos Music Library - Contains an indexed music streaming service. 

Genealogy and Local History

The Guelph Public Library also carries local history and genealogical research materials offline. 

Ancestry: Library Edition - Contains genealogical records such as: census, immigration, birth, death, marriage, and voting records. Records are predominantly from Canada, with some from the US and UK. In-library use only. 

Archeion - Archeion allows you to access described records in the library's holdings. These records are often unique original materials such as photographs, minutes and municipal records.

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps, and more. Includes The Guelph Mercury (October 2002-Present) and Guelph Tribune (April 2013-June 2018, some exceptions). 

FamilySearch - Contains documents such as civil registration records; church records; and probate, census, land, tax, and military records. The collection also contains compiled sources such as family histories, clan and lineage genealogies, oral pedigrees, and local histories. Create a FamilySearch account to access the records. Visit the Main Library to access FamilySearch.

Guelph Guardian and Guelph Life - The Guelph Public Library recently digitized the Guelph Guardian and Guelph Life.  The Guelph Guardian located on Quebec Street was published by the Guardian Publishing Company.  The library holds copies dating from approximately 1959 to 1966.  Guelph Life located on 93 Regal Rd dates from approximately 1975 to 1977.  Both productions helps document Guelph’s rich history.

The Globe and Mail - Canada's Heritage from 1844 - An archive of the Globe and Mail from 1844-2021.

Maclean's Magazine Archive -  An extensive collection of the prominent Canadian weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in 1905 through 2015, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format. Published weekly, the magazine has focused on conveying to a broad audience both domestic and international news and analysis on a spectrum of subjects. Visit: Canadian Business and Current Affairs for current, full-text issues.

MyHeritage - Provided by Ontario Ancestors, this resource contains more than 19.4 billion historical ​records from all over the world. MyHeritage can only be accessed in the Main Library (100 Norfolk Street). Please ask library staff for assistance.

ProQuest Newsstand - Contains current and historical Canadian newspapers and journals, including The Guelph Mercury (Sep 15, 1999 - Jan 29, 2016), Guelph Tribune (Sep 10, 1999 - present, some exceptions) and, Guelph Mercury-Tribune (July 6, 2017 - present).

Toronto Star Pages of the Past - An archive of the Toronto Star from 1894-2022.

Language Learning

Cantook Libraries - Contains French fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudiobooks. View Cantook Station's Start-up Guides and get started today! You can read Cantook Libraries books offline by using the Cantook app from the App Store or Google Play.  

CBC Corner (French version) - CBC Corner brings together the wide variety of CBC and Radio-Canada digital content and resources into a single experience! Discover trusted Canadian and local content in the form of news, entertaining TV and radio shows, podcasts, educational kids content, news in foreign language, a language learning app, and much more!

KidSpeak via Transparent Language - Broaden young learners' horizons with KidSpeak. They'll work their way through fun and engaging activities with their cartoon "friend" and his or her playful pet. Note: This feature is not available for all languages. Try the app from iTunes and Google Play.

PressReader - Contains a collection of Canadian and international newspapers and magazines which can be organized into your own personalized newsfeed. Find publications from different countries and in different languages! Scroll down to the Publications section of PressReader and limit your results using the All Countries and/or All Languages drop down menu. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play. 

Transparent Language - Contains guided lesson plans to learn languages at a conversational level. Learn a new language or brush up on your French. Try the app from iTunes and Google Play. Note: You must create an account through the Transparent Language website before using the app.

Literary Resources

NextReads - Contains the Guelph Public Library's email newsletter service which offers personalized book recommendations.

NoveList Plus - Reading recommendations for all ages based on interests and past reads. Includes fiction and non-fiction.

NoveList K-8 Plus - Reading recommendations for elementary school students based on interests and past reads. Includes fiction and non-fiction.  

Newspapers and Magazines

Canadian Business and Current Affairs - Canada’s most comprehensive and diverse full-text online database that combines content from three focused databases: CBCA Business, CBCA Education, and CBCA Reference & Current Events. Includes full-text magazines like: The Economist, Maclean's, and Financial Post Magazine. 

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps, and more.

CBC Corner - CBC Corner brings together the wide variety of CBC and Radio-Canada digital content and resources into a single experience! Discover trusted Canadian and local content in the form of news, entertaining TV and radio shows, podcasts, educational kids content, news in foreign language, a language learning app, and much more!

cloudLibrary NewsStand - An online collection of digital magazines and newspapers. NewsStand offers over 6,500 magazine and newspaper titles in over 50 languages with in-demand titles continually added. Use NewsStand on the desktop or try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

Guelph Guardian and Guelph Life - The Guelph Public Library recently digitized the Guelph Guardian and Guelph Life.  The Guelph Guardian located on Quebec Street was published by the Guardian Publishing Company.  The library holds copies dating from approximately 1959 to 1966.  Guelph Life located on 93 Regal Rd dates from approximately 1975 to 1977.  Both productions helps document Guelph’s rich history.

hoopla - Contains free, downloadable magazines as well as other content such as movies, television, music, books and more. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Maclean's Magazine Archive -  an extensive collection of the prominent Canadian weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in 1905 through 2015, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format. Published weekly, the magazine has focused on conveying to a broad audience both domestic and international news and analysis on a spectrum of subjects.

MasterFILE Premier - An indexed database of reference books, photos, and maps covering a wide range of academic topics.

PressReader - Contains a collection of Canadian and international newspapers and magazines which can be organized into your own personalized newsfeed. Find publications from different countries and in different languages! Scroll down to the Publications section of PressReader and limit your results using the All Countries and/or All Languages drop down menu. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play.

ProQuest Newsstand - Contains current and historical Canadian newspapers and journals, including The Guelph Mercury (Sep 15, 1999 - Jan 29, 2016), Guelph Tribune (Sep 10, 1999 - present, some exceptions) and, Guelph Mercury-Tribune (July 6, 2017 - present).

The Globe and Mail - Canada's Heritage from 1844 - An archive of the Globe and Mail from 1844-2017.

Toronto Star Pages of the Past - An archive of the Toronto Star from 1894-2018.

Online Learning Resources

CBC Corner - CBC Corner brings together the wide variety of CBC and Radio-Canada digital content and resources into a single experience! Discover trusted Canadian and local content in the form of news, entertaining TV and radio shows, podcasts, educational kids content, news in foreign language, a language learning app, and much more!

Creativebug - Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch high-quality classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. Younger children may require adult assistance. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Tutor.com - A live, one-on-one, online tutoring service that covers over 250 subjects for students as young as kindergarten and as advanced as post-secondary education. Live tutoring is open from 12pm to 12am, 7 days a week. Non-tutoring services include: study guides, worksheets, practice tests, resume writing help, cover letter assistance, interview prep, online applications, job searching and general career help. Try the app from App Store. 

hoopla - Contains free, downloadable, entertainment media content such as movies, television, music, books and more. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

Kanopy - A free streaming service for movies, documentaries, independent films and courses.  Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

LinkedIn Learning - LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of courses via individual instructional videos available on topics covering business, technology and creative fields. Learn from hundreds of authors who are recognized industry experts, and enjoy the flexibility to view LinkedIn Learning content anytime, anywhere with our offline viewing and mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play. Library ID (case sensitive): guelphpubliclibrary

Transparent Language - Contains guided lesson plans to learn languages at a conversational level. Learn a new language or brush up on your French. Try the app from iTunes and Google Play. Note: You must create an account through the Transparent Language website before using the app.

Research and Reference

Canadian Business and Current Affairs - Canada’s most comprehensive and diverse full-text online database that combines content from three focused databases: CBCA Business, CBCA Education, and CBCA Reference & Current Events. Broad coverage from a Canadian perspective spans agriculture, business and economics, education, government and politics, health sciences, history, literature, medical sciences, social sciences, and many more subject areas.

Canada's Information Resource Centre - An online resource that complements our printed collection of detailed reference information about Canada. One user can access this resource at a time. 

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps and more.

Consumer Reports - Contains in-depth reviews and information on a wide variety of consumer products.

Coronavirus Research Database

EBSCO Host - A one stop shop to search all of the EBSCO Host databases that the Guelph Public Library subscribes to.

MasterFILE Premier - An indexed database of reference books, photos and maps covering a wide range of academic topics.

Primary Search - A research database tailored for elementary school students. Contains an encyclopedia, magazines, pictures, and video.

Publicly Available Content Database

Alphabetical List of Online Resources

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Ancestry: Library Edition - Contains genealogical records such as: census, immigration, birth, death, marriage, and voting records. Records are predominantly from Canada, with some from the US and UK. 

Archeion - Archeion allows you to access described records in the library's holdings. These records are often unique original materials such as photographs, minutes, and municipal records.

C

Canadian Red Book - To access information in the red book, please connect with the Information Department via in-person, email, telephone or online chat. 

Canadian Business and Current Affairs - Canada’s most comprehensive and diverse full-text online database that combines content from three focused databases: CBCA Business, CBCA Education, and CBCA Reference & Current Events. Broad coverage from a Canadian perspective spans agriculture, business and economics, education, government and politics, health sciences, history, literature, medical sciences, social sciences, and many more subject areas.

Canada's Information Resource Centre - An online resource that complements our printed collection of detailed reference information about Canada. One user can access this resource at a time. 

Canadian Reference Centre - A database of Canadian and international reference books, news, magazines, periodicals, photos, maps, and more.

Cantook Libraries - Contains French fiction and non-fiction eBooks and eAudiobooks. View Cantook Station's Start-up Guides and get started today! You can read Cantook Libraries books offline by using the Cantook app from the App Store or Google Play. 

Career Cruising - Contains job postings, information on careers and education, and quizzes to match your personality to careers that might be right for you!

CBC Corner - CBC Corner brings together the wide variety of CBC and Radio-Canada digital content and resources into a single experience! Discover trusted Canadian and local content in the form of news, entertaining TV and radio shows, podcasts, educational kids content, news in foreign language, a language learning app, and much more!

Chilton Library - Contains detailed information on vehicle specifications, repair, and maintenance. Includes manuals, diagrams, a labor estimation tool, and ASE test prep quizzes.

cloudLibrary - An online library of eBooks and eAudiobooks that can be downloaded to most personal devices and enjoyed offline. Try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

cloudLibrary NewsStand - An online collection of digital magazines and newspapers. NewsStand offers over 6,500 magazine and newspaper titles in over 50 languages with in-demand titles continually added. Use NewsStand on the desktop or try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

Consumer Reports - Contains in-depth reviews and information on a wide variety of consumer products.

Coronavirus Research Database

Creativebug - Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch high-quality classes anytime, anywhere. Since the classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. Younger children may require adult assistance. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

E

EBSCO Host - A one stop shop to search all of the EBSCO Host databases that the Guelph Public Library subscribes to.

F

FamilySearch - Contains documents such as civil registration records; church records; and probate, census, land, tax, and military records. The collection also contains compiled sources such as family histories, clan and lineage genealogies, oral pedigrees, and local histories. Create a FamilySearch account to access the records. Visit the Main Library to access FamilySearch.

Freegal Music - A database of free music, available for download or streaming, from a wide variety of new and classic musicians. Try the app from App Store or Google Play!

G

Globe and Mail - Canada's Heritage from 1844 - An archive of the Globe and Mail from 1844-2021.

Guelph Guardian and Guelph Life - The Guelph Public Library recently digitized the Guelph Guardian and Guelph Life.  The Guelph Guardian located on Quebec Street was published by the Guardian Publishing Company.  The library holds copies dating from approximately 1959 to 1966.  Guelph Life located on 93 Regal Rd dates from approximately 1975 to 1977.  Both productions helps document Guelph’s rich history.

H

hoopla - Contains free, downloadable, entertainment media content such as movies, television, music, books and more. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play!

K

Kanopy - Contains a free streaming service for movies, documentaries, and independent films. Try the app from the App Store or Google Play!

KidSpeak via Transparent Language - Broaden young learners' horizons with KidSpeak. They'll work their way through fun and engaging activities with their cartoon "friend" and his or her playful pet. Note: This feature is not available for all languages. Try the app from iTunes and Google Play.

L

LinkedIn Learning - LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of courses via individual instructional videos available on topics covering business, technology and creative fields. Learn from hundreds of authors who are recognized industry experts, and enjoy the flexibility to view LinkedIn Learning content anytime, anywhere with our offline viewing and mobile apps on the App Store and Google Play. Library ID (case sensitive): guelphpubliclibrary

M

Maclean's Magazine Archive -  an extensive collection of the prominent Canadian weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in 1905 through 2015, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format. Published weekly, the magazine has focused on conveying to a broad audience both domestic and international news and analysis on a spectrum of subjects.

MasterFILE Premier - An indexed database of reference books, photos and maps covering a wide range of academic topics.

MyHeritage - Provided by Ontario Ancestors, this resource contains more than 19.4 billion historical ​records from all over the world. MyHeritage can only be accessed in the Main Library (100 Norfolk Street). Please ask library staff for assistance.

N

Naxos Music Library - Contains an indexed music streaming service.

NextReads - Contains the Guelph Public Library's email newsletter service which offers personalized book recommendations.

NoveList K-8 Plus - Reading recommendations for elementary school students based on interests and past reads. Includes fiction and non-fiction.

NoveList Plus - Reading recommendations for all ages based on interests and past reads. Includes fiction and non-fiction.

P

PressReader - Contains a collection of Canadian and international newspapers and magazines which can be organized into your own personalized newsfeed. Try the app from the App Store and Google Play. 

Primary Search - A research database tailored for elementary school students. Contains an encyclopedia, magazines, pictures, and video.

ProQuest Newsstand - Contains current and historical Canadian newspapers and journals.

Publicly Available Content Database

S

Small Engine Repair Reference Center - Contains full-text manuals for the repair and maintenance of small engines including ATVs, generators, motorcycles, lawn care equipment and more.

T

Toronto Star Pages of the Past - An archive of the Toronto Star from 1894-2022.

Transparent Language - Contains guided lesson plans to learn languages at a conversational level. Learn a new language or brush up on your French. Try the app from iTunes and Google Play. Note: You must create an account through the Transparent Language website before using the app.

Tutor.com - A live, one-on-one, online tutoring service that covers over 250 subjects for students as young as kindergarten and as advanced as post-secondary education. Live tutoring is open from 12pm to 12am, 7 days a week. Non-tutoring services include: study guides, worksheets, practice tests, resume writing help, cover letter assistance, interview prep, online applications, job searching and general career help. Try the app from App Store.