A-Z Resources List

Focused on undergraduate research, Academic OneFile provides millions of articles from over 19,000 scholarly journals and other authoritative sources. It covers key subject areas including biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, environmental science and psychology.  Users can browse peer-reviewed scholarly journal content indexed in Google Scholar.

Agriculture accesses over 600 journal titles and provides a comprehensive coverage of the agricultural industry. 

If you need information about your family history, use Ancestry.  It provides access to census materials, immigration and military records and birth, marriage and death records. 

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Arrivals in English provides essential, everyday English to newcomers adjusting to life in their local community. Aimed at Beginner-level learners, the program is organized around practical activities such as meeting people, registering with a doctor and opening a bank account.

AtoZ World Food is a comprehensive database of recipes and food culture articles for 174 countries.  There are over 7000 recipes from countries around the world with content available in 103 languages. 

Access Aurora Public Library from your mobile device! The APL mobile app makes it easy to find and discover titles, place holds, renew items and get information about the Library.

Access Aurora Public Library from your Apple mobile device! The APL mobile app makes it easy to find and discover titles, place holds, renew items and get information about the Library.

Biography contains more than 600,000 biographical entries covering international figures from all time periods and areas of study. Entries include videos, audio and images from hundreds of periodicals and newspapers. 

On-Demand, One-to-One Online Homework Help:

Homework help has never been easier. Brainfuse offers live-tutoring to students (K-12) in math, science, reading, social studies, history, geography and language arts. Other services include writing labs, diagnostic testing and individualized flash card creation for studying.

Britannica Library provides researchers of all ages - children, students, business professionals and curious seniors - with age-appropriate information.  Resources include encyclopedia articles, journals and periodicals, primary sources,  and dictionaries.

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Interested in knowing how much your car is worth? Fill out the form and staff will email you the information within three business days.  

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!

ChiltonLibrary provides users with detailed information on preventative vehicle maintenance and repairs. This database is continually updated and offers step-by-step service and repair procedures, wiring diagrams, troubleshooting guides and ASE test prep.  

Computer Science provides access to leading business and technical periodicals in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries. This database provides information on computer-related news and reviews in areas such as hardware, software, electronics, engineering and the application of technology. 

The leading database for consumer-oriented health content, Consumer Health Complete is designed to help users gain an overall understanding of key topics across the health and wellness spectrum — from mainstream medicine to complementary, holistic and integrated medicine.

Consumer Reports is the world's largest nonprofit product-testing organization and has provided expert, unbiased product reviews for 80+ years. Consumer Reports does not accept outside advertising and tests all the products reviewed. Let them be your guide when making a purchase!

CPI.Q  provides popular Canadian reference information. It includes more than 1,300 Canadian periodicals (more than 700 full text) and has a bilingual interface (English/French).  The Globe and Mail and Macleans are indexed as well.

Browse this collection of non-fiction eBook titles provided by EBSCO.  There are titles on a wide variety of topics including law, business, science and Canadian history. 

Economics and Theory offers access to full-text academic journals and magazines.  Content is useful for starting a business, marketing a product, developing policy, analyzing trends, constructing economic models, investing for the future, researching rates, and more.

Fine Arts provides students of drama, music, art history, and filmmaking with access to over 500 journals, with more than 400 available in full text.

Flipster is an easy-to-use digital magazine newsstand that you can use on your PC, tablet or phone. Titles available through Flipster include People Weekly, AllRecipes Magazine, Baking Heaven, Real Simple, Harvard Health Letter, and Majesty.

Let’s talk about food! York Region residents have come together to share memories, poems, recipes and thoughts about a more sustainable and just food system in this digital magazine.

Take the first step to becoming a new driver in Ontario. Learn the rules of the road and traffic signs and prepare for your G1 license test with G1.ca, which offers practice tests just like the real test. Note: G1.ca is not affiliated with Drive Test and the Ministry of Transportation.

Want to learn a new skill? Gale Courses provides more than 360 six-week long, online programs taught by college instructors. New courses begin each month, and lessons are assigned twice a week, enhanced with images, videos, and games to support varied learning styles. 

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Instantly access thousands of books, comics, movies, television shows and audiobooks online or on your mobile device. Enjoy 10 downloads a month. Available to APL cardholders aged 14+.

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Information Science is updated daily with articles covering all aspects of managing and maintaining information and technology. Topics include usability, cataloging, circulation, business information, and more.

Whether you’re new to investing and want to get started or are simply looking for new ways to get smarter about your money, these virtual courses can help you.

Kanopy is a movie streaming service that offers high-quality educational and entertaining films.  Movies can be watched on your preferred device - access is unlimited and all-you-can watch.

Safely and smartly navigate the videos and websites you encounter. Made for parents and educators of school-age kids, Kermode is a digital literacy tool that helps children to build fundamental digital literacy and critical thinking skills.

LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of online courses taught by industry experts.  Users can learn in-demand tech skills, increase business knowledge and enhance creativity.  Courses are offered in French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish.  Note: Enter Aurora Public Library's LinkedIn Library ID: aurorapl when using the LinkedIn Learning App on a mobile device. 

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LitFinder provides access to literary works and authors throughout history and includes full-text poems and poetry citations, as well as short stories, speeches, and plays. 

Help your kids learn a language and engage with reading. Choose from thousands of picture books in 65+ languages.

Every book is fully animated, with English or LOTE subtitles and fully-voiced narration. New books and languages added every week!

Always wanted to learn a language? Check out Mango Languages!  With seventy languages to choose from, Mango Languages uses a wide variety of exercises and learning activities so learners can pick up on new vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and boost their cultural IQ.

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Niche Academy is a video learning solution with ready-to-use tutorials and a platform that allows learners to go at their own pace. Video tutorials include: Ancestry, Pressreader, Linked In Learning, Gmail and more!

NoveList provides library users with reading recommendations to help them find their next great read. You can use NoveList to find similar authors or books to the ones you already know and love.  

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Discover the perfect books for your children using NoveList K-8! This database connects young readers to books that fit their interests and reading level. 

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Check out OverDrive for access to eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines.  

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Interested in learning about what influences our society and culture? Gale OneFile: Popular Culture Studies provides access to scholarly journals and magazines that both analyze and contribute to popular culture. The database offers useful information for researchers in social science, history, art or liberal arts courses.

Popular Magazines provides access to the most searched magazines across the Gale OneFile products. All of the titles are selected based on actual publication searches performed by library patrons and the database includes many titles.

Use PressReader with your library card and get unlimited access to more than 7,000 of the world's top newspapers and magazines in more than 60 languages. Download the app and read your favourite titles on your personal device.  Please note that the Globe & Mail is only available to read when you are in the library. 

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Psychology provides researchers, psychologists and counselors with access to journals in all fields of psychology— abnormal, biological, cognitive, developmental, personality and social psychology.

Discover a comprehensive collection of periodical content covering topics across a wide range of philosophies and religions. Learn about the impact religion has had on culture throughout history, including literature, arts, and language. 

Road to IELTS is the official preparation course for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), one of the most popular ESL tests in Canada. You’ll find interactive activities, practice tests with answers, study guides and more to help you prepare for the IELTS Academic Test, which is meant for ESL learners applying for higher education or professional registration.

Road to IELTS is the British Council’s comprehensive, 100% online IELTS preparation program. It includes over 300 interactive activities, 13 videos giving advice and tutorials, 40 practice tests — everything your candidates need to get a great IELTS score!

Romance BookCloud is a collection of romance eBooks. There is something for everyone - contemporary, historical, time travel, paranormal and inspirational.  With a core collection of 1800 titles and new books added all the time, there is always romance to be found.

Researchers using Science can remain current with the latest scientific developments in particle physics, advanced mathematics, nanotechnology, geology, and hundreds of other areas. Key subjects covered include the biological sciences, computing, engineering, and technology.

SOLARO provides curriculum-based study help to Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science to students in Grades 3 through 12.

SOLARO contains tens of thousands of practice questions, so students can test their knowledge more thoroughly than ever before. Questions include Multiple Choice, Numerical Response, and Technology-Enhanced interactive types, including Drag-and-Drop and Graphing interactions.

This database contains fully digitized copies of the Toronto Star from 1894 to 2018. It includes over a century of regional, national and international events that users can search by date, keyword or subject. 

TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books that kids will enjoy reading. Kindergarten to Grade 6 students can access over 1100 titles including read-along chapter books, nonfiction titles and graphic novels. 

TVO Learn is an effective way to help your child explore learning that aligns with the Ontario curriculum, from Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Explore straightforward, engaging resources you can trust to support your child’s learning

TVO Learn Mathify provides online math help for Ontario students in Grades 4-12. Access our math tutoring website from any digital device, whenever you need the help.

TVO Learn mPower supports math learning in classrooms across Ontario. 65+ online games bridge math learning from school to home with fun, curriculum-aligned content in math and many other subjects.

This video library made up of real-world footage helps teachers introduce new units of study across curriculum areas and brings concepts to life. It also builds essential knowledge and big vocabularies – both critical for developing strong comprehension reading skills.

If you are accessing Watch and Learn outside of the library, please use the following log in information:

Username: AuroraPL

Password: APL123

World History provides historians and academics with access to scholarly journals and magazines focusing on events in world history.