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Library Online

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. 

 Track your Reading

beanstack logo - image of a blue heart with the word beanstack - Create an account and log your reading. Keep a list of all the books you have read.  Record your daily reading/pages read or record your book when completed. Participate in the Library's reading challenges.  Challenges now available. App available in your Apple or Play Store.

Books and Reading

Overdrive (Ontario Library Service Download Centre) or use the Libby App for eBook or eAudio for your phone, tablet or computer

LOTE4Kids - All children can now enjoy books and learn language through the magic of storytelling!. "Download the LOTE4Kids App today!"

Library Catalogue

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

Flipster Magazines  - subscription magazines available for your phone, tablet or computer

Pressreader - Access to more than 7,000 of the world's top newspapers & magazines. Enter your membership card number and PIN (library account password). 

Overdrive (Ontario Library Service Download Centre) or use the Libby App for magazines for your phone, tablet or computer

Pressreader - Access to more than 7,000 of the world's top newspapers & magazines.  Enter your membership card number and PIN (library account password).

CBC Corner -Discover the best Canadian Shows, stories & more.  This digital portal allows you to discover trusted news, entertaining TV and radio shows, educational kids content, news in foreign languages and much more!

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

Novelist Plus suggested authors, read-a-likes, character styles and more

Fantastic Fiction - author lists and book lists

GoodReads - listed good reads, authors and new releases

Forest of Reading Selections - Canadian authors, illustrators and publishers selected releases for children

CELA - Centre for Equitable Library Access

CBC Corner reading and books

Ancestry & Local History

 Ancestry

Ancestry Library Edition - Family Searching in the Library. This database is only available for use in the library.  

Museum of Dufferin - Born as Dufferin Museum, Reimagined as Museum of Dufferin

 Our Ontario Our Ontario - discover local digital material

Crafts

Creativebug- thousands of award-winning art & craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

World Book Activity Centre - thousands of low-cost crafts & activities for all levels of crafting from basic beginners to advance

Driver Training

 Driver Training Icon  Driver Training - G1 and M1 Practice Tests, G1 and M1 Test Simulator, Frequently Asked MTO questions

Languages

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

Logo for CBC Corner A fun way to learn English or French through Mauril, the CBC Corner's new platform

LOTE4Kids - All children can now enjoy books and learn language through the magic of storytelling!. "Download the LOTE4Kids App today!"

Library Virtual Programs

Baby & Toddler Time

Story Time

Community Story Time Reads -- Follow along as a prominent community member or business owner/staff read a story aloud to you. Ages 0-5 but parents, grandparents, older siblings and caregivers may also enjoy listening!

Coffee, Conversations & Books --Collaboration with Dufferin County Libraries; Orangeville Public Library, Shelburne Public Library, and Grand Valley Public Library for conversation with local authors.

Music

Freegal Music Downloads - download 5 songs and stream 3 hours each week

Research/Homework Tools/Tutorials

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.

All Tutorials and Online Videos - all available tutorials (pinterest, social media and more) All the GVPL programs videos

Database Tutorials - database help and tutorials

Microsoft Tutorials - Microsoft Office, Outlook and  Excel

Google Tutorials - Google Docs, Forms, Drive, Photos, Slides and Sheets

Vehicle & Small Engine Repair

chiltons manuals  Chilton's Manuals - full automotive repair manuals available for download and print

 small engine repair reference centre

Small Engine Repair Reference Center

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

World Info - Travel, Maps, Culture & Food

Global Road Warrior - Maps and cultural information

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

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.

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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