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A to Z World Travel offers free and exclusive tourist and culture information on more than 200 of the top travel destinations in North America and around the globe. From Aberdeen to Zurich, this resource will help you navigate some of the world's most popular cities. Note: After clicking the link, choose Sign In at the top right of the page, then select Library Card Log In and enter your library barcode number.

Academic Search Elite is a rich resource spanning a broad stretch of academic subjects with thousands of full-text journals and abstracted and indexed journals.

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Discover your ancestors with the world's largest family history website. 

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Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

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The British Columbia Codes 2012 provide the minimum requirements for a safely built environment and are the product of a unique partnership between industry practitioners, construction technology experts, and provincial regulators. This database is available in the library only. If you wish to access this service outside of the library please visit the BC Codes Homepage for information on subscriptions and day passes.

BC Laws is published by the Queen's Printer for British Columbia in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Legislative Assembly.

BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. BC Stats is in the business of adding value to data and information to support informed decision making and policy development.

A collection of French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers.

Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.

The industry's most widely used business research database, this collection features full text and searchable cited references for top journals covering a variety of business disciplines.

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This site provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians.

Consumer Health Complete is designed to support the needs of patients and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics by providing content covering all key areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to holistic and integrated medicine. 

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Consumer Reports (CR) is the world's largest nonprofit product-testing organization and has been helping subscribers find better, safer products for 80+ years.

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Cypress Resume is an online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in just a few quick and simple steps.

This archive is a comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750 from European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed In Europe Relating to the Americas, 1493-1750.

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A place to find information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects, such as art and music, literature, geography, language, arts, history, math, science, social studies and more.

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For students and adults alike, the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia database indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics.

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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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This is a massive database of constantly updated proprietary editorial and graphics for 175 countries of the world. It provides deep content coverage in major topic areas of society and culture, travel, communications, business, trade, marketing, and security.

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Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.

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Hoopla Digital provides online and mobile access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. There are more than 790,000 titles that they have access to for FREE with their library card.

The BCSC's InvestRight website educates investors so they can make informed investment decisions and protect themselves from fraudulent investment schemes.

Kanopy is a collection of over 30,000 streaming documentaries, movies and educational videos. We have decided to continue with Kanopy, and ask that if you have any comments about the service to let us know!

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Library & Information Science Source provides comprehensive coverage of the history of library studies.

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Library2Go (OverDrive/Libby) gives you free access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks with your library card.

LinkedInLearning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.

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Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English.

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NoveList is a trusted source of expert read-alike recommendations.

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This website explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. The cases we refer to reflect real experiences,

The Find an Advocate tool has been integral to PovNet’s goal of connecting people. When it first launched, it was to connect advocates working outside of Vancouver with others and with up to date resources. Today that remains to be the case, as advocates working in small or rural communities often work in isolation. Find an Advocate is also helpful for people who need assistance from a legal advocate, as it allows them to find one that is nearest to them or one that serves people provincially.

 As a Penticton Public Library patron, you will have on and off-site access courtesy of your local library. Explore titles such as the National Post, The Guardian, Washington Post, Vogue, Forbes, and much more from all over the world.

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Primary Search provides students with encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.

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This robust database provides ultimate coverage for full-text business publications, on a regional level, for the United States and Canada.

A Quick and Easy Way to Create Your Professional Resume.

Salem provides online access to all of its award-winning content. Salem Press is published and distributed by Grey House Publishing. All SalemPress Titles include. FREE ONLINE ACCESS. Activate a title. Search the Database. More Information. Log on to ' Salem Press ' online database platform.

Small Engine Repair Reference Center (SERRC) offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type and model numbers.

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Teacher Reference Center covers a variety of topics of interest to teachers.

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An online collection of read-alongs, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels and educational videos for middle and high school students.

The Great Courses develops and delivers high-quality academically focused lectures taught by first-class professors and experts. Log in with your library card and watch directly through Kanopy.

TumblePremium is your answer to building reading, math and multiple literacy skills. TumblePremium is the amalgamation of 3 collections (TumbleBookLibrary; TumbleBookCloud Jr; TumbleMath) into one easy access point.

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Doing research? World Book is a great tool to find accurate information. Plus, check out some of their useful research tools like citation builder.

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Academic & Specialized

Academic Search Elite is a rich resource spanning a broad stretch of academic subjects with thousands of full-text journals and abstracted and indexed journals.

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This archive is a comprehensive guide to printed records about the Americas written in Europe before 1750 from European Americana: A Chronological Guide to Works Printed In Europe Relating to the Americas, 1493-1750.

View Tutorial

A place to find information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects, such as art and music, literature, geography, language, arts, history, math, science, social studies and more.

View Tutorial

For students and adults alike, the Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia database indexes over 25,000 records, covering an array of topics.

View Tutorial

Library & Information Science Source provides comprehensive coverage of the history of library studies.

View Tutorial

Salem provides online access to all of its award-winning content. Salem Press is published and distributed by Grey House Publishing. All SalemPress Titles include. FREE ONLINE ACCESS. Activate a title. Search the Database. More Information. Log on to ' Salem Press ' online database platform.

Teacher Reference Center covers a variety of topics of interest to teachers.

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British Columbia

The British Columbia Codes 2012 provide the minimum requirements for a safely built environment and are the product of a unique partnership between industry practitioners, construction technology experts, and provincial regulators. This database is available in the library only. If you wish to access this service outside of the library please visit the BC Codes Homepage for information on subscriptions and day passes.

BC Laws is published by the Queen's Printer for British Columbia in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Legislative Assembly.

BC Stats is the central statistical agency of the Province of British Columbia. BC Stats is in the business of adding value to data and information to support informed decision making and policy development.

A collection of French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers.

This site provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians.

The BCSC's InvestRight website educates investors so they can make informed investment decisions and protect themselves from fraudulent investment schemes.

This website explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. The cases we refer to reflect real experiences,

The Find an Advocate tool has been integral to PovNet’s goal of connecting people. When it first launched, it was to connect advocates working outside of Vancouver with others and with up to date resources. Today that remains to be the case, as advocates working in small or rural communities often work in isolation. Find an Advocate is also helpful for people who need assistance from a legal advocate, as it allows them to find one that is nearest to them or one that serves people provincially.

Canadian

A collection of French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers.

A place to find information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects, such as art and music, literature, geography, language, arts, history, math, science, social studies and more.

View Tutorial

Car & Vehicle Repair

Powered by the automotive experts at MOTOR, Auto Repair Source provides the most accurate, authoritative and up-to-date service and repair information for thousands of domestic and imported vehicles. All content comes from the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and includes step-by-step repair information, diagrams, maintenance schedules, parts and labor estimates, service bulletins and recalls.

View Tutorial

Small Engine Repair Reference Center (SERRC) offers assistance in providing routine maintenance (tune-ups, brake service) as well as extensive repairs (engine and transmission disassembly) and allows users to search by product type, brand, model/engine type, specific area of model/engine type and model numbers.

View Tutorial

Children & Youth

Primary Search provides students with encyclopedic entries written specifically for kids.

View Tutorial

An online collection of read-alongs, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels and educational videos for middle and high school students.

TumblePremium is your answer to building reading, math and multiple literacy skills. TumblePremium is the amalgamation of 3 collections (TumbleBookLibrary; TumbleBookCloud Jr; TumbleMath) into one easy access point.

View Tutorial

Doing research? World Book is a great tool to find accurate information. Plus, check out some of their useful research tools like citation builder.

View Tutorial

Ebooks & Audiobooks

A collection of French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers.

Hoopla Digital provides online and mobile access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. There are more than 790,000 titles that they have access to for FREE with their library card.

Library2Go (OverDrive/Libby) gives you free access to thousands of ebooks and audiobooks with your library card.

An online collection of read-alongs, ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels and educational videos for middle and high school students.

TumblePremium is your answer to building reading, math and multiple literacy skills. TumblePremium is the amalgamation of 3 collections (TumbleBookLibrary; TumbleBookCloud Jr; TumbleMath) into one easy access point.

View Tutorial

Employment, Business & Entrepreneurship

Actual business plans compiled by, and aimed at, entrepreneurs seeking funding for small businesses. Presents sample plans taken from businesses in the manufacturing, retail and service industries which serve as examples of how to approach, structure and compose business plans.

The industry's most widely used business research database, this collection features full text and searchable cited references for top journals covering a variety of business disciplines.

View Tutorial

Cypress Resume is an online resume builder that lets you create professional-quality resumes in just a few quick and simple steps.

The BCSC's InvestRight website educates investors so they can make informed investment decisions and protect themselves from fraudulent investment schemes.

A Quick and Easy Way to Create Your Professional Resume.

Genealogy

Discover your ancestors with the world's largest family history website. 

View Tutorial

Health and Medicine

Consumer Health Complete is designed to support the needs of patients and to foster an overall understanding of health-related topics by providing content covering all key areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to holistic and integrated medicine. 

View Tutorial

Home Improvement

The British Columbia Codes 2012 provide the minimum requirements for a safely built environment and are the product of a unique partnership between industry practitioners, construction technology experts, and provincial regulators. This database is available in the library only. If you wish to access this service outside of the library please visit the BC Codes Homepage for information on subscriptions and day passes.

Through a collection of comprehensive full-text content, this database provides users with detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.

View Tutorial

Languages, Culture & Travel

A to Z World Travel offers free and exclusive tourist and culture information on more than 200 of the top travel destinations in North America and around the globe. From Aberdeen to Zurich, this resource will help you navigate some of the world's most popular cities. Note: After clicking the link, choose Sign In at the top right of the page, then select Library Card Log In and enter your library barcode number.

A collection of French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers.

A place to find information on thousands of topics covering a wide range of subjects, such as art and music, literature, geography, language, arts, history, math, science, social studies and more.

View Tutorial

This is a massive database of constantly updated proprietary editorial and graphics for 175 countries of the world. It provides deep content coverage in major topic areas of society and culture, travel, communications, business, trade, marketing, and security.

View Tutorial

Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English.

View Tutorial

Legal

BC Laws is published by the Queen's Printer for British Columbia in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Legislative Assembly.

This site provides legal information, education and help for British Columbians.

This website explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. The information is not intended as legal advice. The cases we refer to reflect real experiences,

The Find an Advocate tool has been integral to PovNet’s goal of connecting people. When it first launched, it was to connect advocates working outside of Vancouver with others and with up to date resources. Today that remains to be the case, as advocates working in small or rural communities often work in isolation. Find an Advocate is also helpful for people who need assistance from a legal advocate, as it allows them to find one that is nearest to them or one that serves people provincially.

Lifelong Learning

A collection of French language eBooks and audiobooks from Canadian and international publishers.

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.

View Tutorial

LinkedInLearning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals.

View Tutorial

Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English.

View Tutorial

The Great Courses develops and delivers high-quality academically focused lectures taught by first-class professors and experts. Log in with your library card and watch directly through Kanopy.

Newspapers & Magazines

 As a Penticton Public Library patron, you will have on and off-site access courtesy of your local library. Explore titles such as the National Post, The Guardian, Washington Post, Vogue, Forbes, and much more from all over the world.

View Tutorial

This robust database provides ultimate coverage for full-text business publications, on a regional level, for the United States and Canada.

Reading Recommendations

NoveList is a trusted source of expert read-alike recommendations.

View Tutorial

Reference & Research

Consumer Reports (CR) is the world's largest nonprofit product-testing organization and has been helping subscribers find better, safer products for 80+ years.

View Tutorial

Video Streaming

Hoopla Digital provides online and mobile access to thousands of movies, TV shows, music, eBooks, audiobooks, and comics. There are more than 790,000 titles that they have access to for FREE with their library card.

Kanopy is a collection of over 30,000 streaming documentaries, movies and educational videos. We have decided to continue with Kanopy, and ask that if you have any comments about the service to let us know!

View Tutorial

The Great Courses develops and delivers high-quality academically focused lectures taught by first-class professors and experts. Log in with your library card and watch directly through Kanopy.