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Online Resources for Teens

Online Resources - 24/7 available anytime anywhere

Online databases are available to those with a Grand Valley Public Library card.  Click on the link to each database and enter membership card number (Patron ID) when prompted to do so. If a pin is requested it if your library password catalogue password.  Please call the library if assistance is needed.

**Please note:  All of the databases are fully citable and are digitized copies of print materials.  All are suitable for projects requiring print materials .**

 Search KOHA      Grand Valley Public Library Catalogue Search

Tutorial:  How to log in, search and place a hold in the library catalogue

Books and Reading

Novelist K-8 Plus - suggested read-a-likes and authors for kids and teens

Novelist Plus

Forest of Reading

CBC Corner for Reading and Books

Overdrive download centre or use the Libby App for Books and Magazines, download the

Pressreader - access to more than 7,000 of the world's top newspapers & magazines

Flipster Magazines

Drivers Training

Drivers Training - G1 and M1 Practice Tests

Health

Teen Health

Homework Help/Tutoring

Math Tutoring - tvo learn mathify for online tutoring or example questions, Grades 4-12

Language Studies

Transparent Language Online - Learn over 110 Languages, including English. Sign up and create a password.

Music

Freegal - download 5 songs each week for your personal music library and/or stream 3 hours a day

Research and Information

World Book Online

  • Activity Centre - thousands of low-cost crafts & activities for all levels of crafting from basic beginners to advance.
  • Students - Grades 5+, articles include multimedia and related resource to support cross-curricular studies.
  • Timelines - Grades 5+, advance research and critical thinking skill prepares students for continued growth.

The Canadian Encyclopedia

Canadian Reference Centre

MasterFile Premier - Research database for magazines, journals, reference books a, primary source documents, images and videos

Primary Search - Full text for more than 70 popular magazines for elementary school research.

CBC Corner - Discover the best Canadian Shows, stories & more for kids

Gale General OneFile

Gale in Context: Elementary - Excellent online project helper.  Fully digitized copies of books, magazines and newspapers.

Gale Literature Resource Center

Gale OneFile: CPI.Q - comprehensive list of Canadian & International journals: digitalize copies and citable.

Chilton Library

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

  • All Terrain Vehicles
  • Generators & other Small Engines
  • Marine/Boar Motors
  • Motorcyles
  • Outdoor Power Equipment
  • Personal Water Craft
  • Snowmobiles
  • Tractors

 

 

Global Road Warrior - Maps and cultural information

A to Z Maps Online - Wonderful site for every type of map needed for school, travel or fun.

 A to Z World Travel - Travel the world from the comfort of your home.

 A to Z World Food - Recipes and food culture from around the world.

Grand Valley Public Library

4 Amaranth St. East, 
Grand Valley, ON L9W 5L2

Phone: 519-928-5622
Fax: 519-928-2586

Library Hours

Monday 10am-6pm
Tuesday 10am-8pm
Wednesday 10am-8pm
Thursday 10am-8pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday 12pm-4pm (closed July & August)

Closed on all Holiday Weekends

GVPL Staff

Joanne Stevenson - CEO
Sarah McTaggart - Program Coordinator
Front Desk -Interlibrary loans, general inquiries and front desk

Please contact us with any reference question, book requests, program questions or any concerns you may have.

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