Top ten digital resources

ComicsPlus powered by LibraryPass is a digital platform offering thousands of digital comics, graphic novels and manga. 

You can access titles using a computer, smartphone, or tablet, and can download them to multiple devices for off-line reading. There are no holds or wait times - ever!

You can access ComicsPlus by clicking the link above, or by downloading the app on a device. Search for Simcoe Digital Library Service and input your library card number to gain access to thousands of comics titles.

Note: You must have a Library card in order to access ComicsPlus. It may take up to 2 weeks to gain access under a new Library card number.

Mango Languages is the fast, easy, and most effective way to learn to speak a foreign language! Mango is an online language learning system that teaches real conversation skills for practical communication using fun and engaging interactive lessons.  

Need help getting started? Check out our tutorial here.

📱 Available as a downloadable app on your smartphone device!

Expert help, live tutoring, study buddies and more are available to you, for free every day! Click the image above to visit the Brainfuse website.

Need help getting started? Check out our tutorial here. 

TumbleBook Library is a collection of animated, talking picture books, reading comprehension quizzes, educational games, and teacher resources. Kids can follow along in the text while hearing their favourite stories read- aloud.

Need help getting started? Check out our tutorial here.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library Digital Archive provides historical records and photos from the local area of Bradford West Gwillimbury and Innisfil. You are able to search for essays, artifacts, vital records, and images from the past.

Need help getting started? Check out our tutorial here.

PressReader offers users access to thousands of newspapers and magazines written in over 60 languages. Both current issues and back issues are available as well, so you never have to miss out.

With PressReader, you have the option to translate multilingual publications into up to 18 different languages, bookmark favourite articles, and even share stories with friends and family. You can also download articles that pique your interest so that you can keep them permanently on your device. Best of all, you can access PressReader on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop from anywhere with an Internet connection.

📱 Available as a downloadable app on your smartphone device!

Kanopy streams thoughtful entertainment for the whole family. Visit the Kanopy site and find your favourite movies today.

Need help getting started? Check out our tutorial here. 

📱 Available as a downloadable app on your smartphone device!

Experience the joy of making, with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists. Free to you with your library card!

By signing up for Creativebug you'll enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch our classes anytime, anywhere. Since our classes never expire, you can start and stop projects at your own pace. No pressure, just possibilities!

Get started now!

📱 Now also available as a downloadable app on your smartphone or tablet!

LinkedIn Learning

LinkedIn Learning provides access to over 16 000 courses and tutorials that range from a few minutes to several hours in length. Courses cover a variety of topics, including art, design, web development, business, and productivity software (MS Office and others), and are available in 7 languages. Expert instructors make it easy to learn, and searchable transcripts help you review and answer questions. 
Note: You must use the included link as the library version has a different login page to the regular version. 

You can also download the app to your Android or iOS device. Be sure to enter this URL www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/sdls as your Library ID when prompted during sign-up.

Access Requirements: a membership with us! Use the number from the back of your library card to login along with this password: BWGLibrary

It may take up to 2 weeks to gain access under a new membership.