Online Resources

Unlock new experiences with our extensive online resource offerings. Whether you’re seeking entertainment, research sources or a new learning path, we have a resource to get you where you want to go.

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Our Ontario

At Our Ontario you will find digital versions of many of the items in the Waterloo Public Library’s local history collection, including photos, pages from high school yearbooks, maps, newspaper records from The Waterloo Chronicle and KW Record, and digital copies of The Waterloo Chronicle.  

ParticipACTION

Inspiring Canadians to be active every day with fitness videos, Canada-wide programming, and tips on how to incorporate physical activity into your daily life. Learn more about the science of stay active and find support to help meet physical activity goals for every age.

PressReader

Discover newspapers and magazines from around the world, conveniently gathered in one place – offering global perspectives in many languages for your reading pleasure. Available to use in a browser or as an app.

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Rainbow Health Ontario

Rainbow Health Ontario provides information for 2SLGBTQ+ people in Ontario, their families, and their healthcare providers. All information is well-researched and evidence-based. Information sheets, a directory of health and social service providers, and courses for healthcare providers are available.

Region of Waterloo Museums and Archives Collections Online

The Region of Waterloo Collections Online contains digital images of many items in the Region of Waterloo Museum Collections. The Region of Waterloo Archives contains records for Regional and Township governments and many local businesses, organizations and people.

Road to IELTS Academic

Road to IELTS Academic guides students in building essential skills for success in the IELTS exam, covering vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking through simple, effective exercises.

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