Electronic Resources

OverDrive
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Cobourg Library cardholders can download eBooks, audiobooks and more to their computer, iPod, MP3 player, e-Reader, Smartphone or other
web-enabled device.

eBook Download Guides
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Saturday, March 10

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or other digital device?
Make an Appointment
Tuesdays 4:00pm to 6:30pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
11am to 2:30pm
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LOCAL DATABASES

Cobourg Newspaper Index
(Media type: Newspapers) Updated daily by Library
staff, this is an index to the
Cobourg Daily Star
(now Northumberland Today.com),
Northumberland News and
the local edition of SNAP!

Archival Database
Here you will find digital
copies and descriptions
of our Archival Photos,
and a growing portion of
our Archival Documents!

Service Ontario

Services to Business

ELECTRONIC RESOURCES @ CPL

	*LearningExpress Library* is an interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks related to job search and workplace skills improvement, career certification and licensing exam preparation, college entrance and graduate school admissions exam preparation, GED exam preparation, and basic skills improvement in reading, writing, and math, for all ages. You'll get immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and an individualized analysis of your results. To learn more CLICK HERE
Adult & Teen Databases		Children's Databases
*Ancestry Library Edition.* A genealogy research tool with data from census, military records, court, land, probate, vital and church records, passenger lists, etc. It covers Canada, the US, UK, and some European countries. Access from the Cobourg Branch only at one of our public machines or your own laptop.	*Gale Cengage Databases* includes Gale’s OneSearch plus Gale’s five other databases: Health and Wellness Resource Center, Junior Edition - K12, Student Edition - K12, Kids InfoBits, and National Newspaper Index, giving access to more than 17,000 titles	*Grzimek's Animal Life* on the web provides students and researchers with a dynamic, interactive resource that fosters more discussion and critical thinking skills. Unequaled coverage on more than 4,000 species, and includes more than 11,000 images, videos, illustrations, and maps
*Canadian Points of View Reference Center* is a full-text database designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. Topics covered include: environment, health, human rights, crime, race, technology, substance abuse, and many more.	. *Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture Collection* Key issues in gardening, landscaping, and other areas of horticulture. A fertile and growing collection, this includes content relating to both the practical aspects as well as the scientific theory of horticulture studies.	*Kids InfoBits* is a database developed especially for beginning researchers in Kindergarten through Grade 5. This database covers geography, current events, the arts, science, health, people, government, history, sports and more.
Career Crusing. Learn about different careers and find education and training programs in Canada. The place to go to explore your options and learn more about various career paths.	*GreenFile* is a free database offering access to research-related information on human impacts to the environment. Topics covered include global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and recycling.	*Novelist K-8*, a resource similar to NoveList, but for the younger reader. Booklists, recommended reads, book discussion guides, author biographies and award winners for ages 0-18. When you find the book you would like to read, just click on the link to check the Library catalogue to see if it is available or place a hold!
*ChiltonLibrary.com* represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models.	NoveList, a readers' advisory service, not only provides access to 155,000 fiction titles, but it also offers a wide range of feature content that includes author read-alikes, book discussion guides, reading lists and more. There is a link that will check the Library's catalogue for you! Novelist French Interface	Pebble Go. The emergent reader research solution. Choose from either the "PebbleGo Animals" database, or the "PebbleGo Earth and Space" database. A great resource for children from Kindergarten to Grade 3. Audio supports navigation, and all articles include narraged text and highlighting.
*Consumer Health Complete* provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This full-text database covers topics such as aging, cancer, diabetes, drugs & alcohol, fitness, nutrition & dietetics, children's health, men & women's health, etc. Consumer Health Info - French (Canadian)	*Small Business eCollection* Perfect for business schools and entrepreneurs, this compilation provides insights, tips, strategies and success stories.	Tumble Book Library is a collection of TumbleBooks (animated, talking picture books). TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which we have licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format.
*CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals)* English and French Canadian periodicals; Full text articles; Selections from the Globe and Mail, Maclean’s weekly magazine; Canadian News Facts; and encyclopedic reference materials, such as the Canadian Parliamentary Guide and Canadian Newsmakers.	*Teen Health & Wellness.* Health information for teens that includes self help tools and first person narratives. Developed for teens, with their unique concerns in mind. Curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs & alcohol, nutrition, mental and emotional health, sexuality, cyber literacy, family life…	Tumble Readables TumbleReadAlongs are a great way to develop oral reading skills, guiding readers to identify sounds and words visually while they’re listening! Choose from a growing selection of TumbleReadAlongs that features several classics, including many Shakespearean plays.
*Discovering Collection*Thousands of overview essays, critical analyses, biographies, timelines and multimedia elements comprise the Discovering Collection comprehensive online reference resource.	*World Book Online* All you need is your Library card number, and you can access all of the databases below: ~ World Book Online Info Finder ~ World Book Online Reference Center ~ World Book Online For Kids ~ Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos ~ WB Encyclopedia Decouverte	Tumble Talking Books These Read-Alongs highlight the sentences as they are being read, turn the page automatically, and offer the ability to follow along in 3 text sizes. The collection features 8 categories containing nearly 125 Read-Along titles (and an additional 100 large print online titles): picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle school readers, YA/teen Novels, children’s classics, classics and Shakespeare.

Visit these online resources which include online full-text magazines & newspapers. You will also find sites to assist you in finding your next perfect read, or how to fix your car or research your family history!