Interested in Ancestry? You can get free access from home!
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Looking to sink your teeth into some learning?
We've got you covered! Mango Languages is one of our most popular destinations. Dozens of languages you can learn / practice right at home. Create a free account using your library card to keep track of the lessons you've completed. You can also sign in as a guest to give it a whirl. Need help with any of the platforms, just email us!
Prompted with a card PIN? Just enter your 6 digit library card number
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Looking for guidance on that next big purchase? You can search current and back issues of Consumer Reports.
Simply enter your subject in the search bar (directly below the Consumer Reports image above). When you have selected and opened your article from the provided list, click on "PDF Full Text" in the left hand column for the full article of your choice. Did you know you can Virtually Walk all of Canada's National Parks?
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Thinking of taking free online writing courses? Let Contact North help you get started, they are FREE and available for anyone!
Do you have an interest in improving your wordsmithing skills, storytelling, fiction or non-fiction writing? There are many online opportunities to choose from. Learn how to write: • Essays • Fiction • Letters • Memoirs • Mysteries Choose from hundreds of free online courses. These courses are a monthly intake. Connect with them at ottawacarleton@contactnorth.ca to get set up for these free online writing courses. |
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Other on line resources
Canadian Encyclopedia - Your own national encyclopedia, The Canadian Encyclopedia, is a one-stop shop for information about all things Canadian—people, historical events, geography, culture, and more.
DK Stay at Home Hub - DK has something for everyone, from cooking inspiration, to help you with all those homemade meals; simple home exercises, to keep you moving; DIY and gardening ideas, to make your home a place you're happy to be in; as well as tips for new hobbies and self care, which can be a lifesaver during these times of change. Excel Easy - everything you need to master this program. |
Explora (kids and adult portals)
Novelist
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Free dance instruction from the National Ballet School
Instruction for kids, adults and seniors! |
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Curio.ca Curriculum interest, literature and so much more Canadian content.
(NOTE: free access has ended, advise if you're interested) |
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Techboomers is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life
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For more than a decade, the GCFLearnFree.org program has helped millions around the world learn the essential skills they need to live and work in the 21st century. From Microsoft Office and email to reading, math, and more, GCFLearnFree.org offers 125 tutorials, including more than 1,100 lessons, videos, and interactives, completely free.
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