Free Online Resources
Below is a list of all the free online resource available to the members of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Public Library!
All you need is your full library card and PIN to get started - if you require either, please contact us at Lansdowne, Lyndhurst, or Seeley’s Bay.
Hoopla
Hoopla is a groundbreaking digital media service offered by your local public library that allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone – and even your TV! Titles can be streamed immediately, or downloaded to phones or tablets for offline enjoyment later. We have hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. hoopla is like having your public library at your fingertips. Anytime. Anywhere.
Teen Health & Wellness is created for teens with their unique concerns and perspective in mind. Information throughout is presented using a sensitive, respectful, and age-appropriate approach. Teen-friendly articles makes complex topics understandable. They also give insight into the teen experience—crucial for parents, teachers, librarians, therapists, and others who are a part of teens’ lives and support them.
Libby by OverDrive
Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines to read on your phone or tablet using the Libby app by OverDrive. It’s free and easy to get started for new users and a streamlined experience for current OverDrive app users.
Learn what you want, when you want.
No rigid courses here! Focus on what you care about most, whether you're just starting out with the alphabet and travel basics or you're advancing into conversational skills.
Ancestry - Library Edition
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Ancestry is only accessible in the library and archives buildings!
Key benefits include:
Access to diverse and award-winning content: the subscription includes over 21,300 interdisciplinary titles spanning all major DEI subject areas with more than two-thirds of titles published in the last decade.
Curated by collection development librarians using a proprietary taxonomy and the help of an international DEI Advisory Board.
Designed to support university DEI initiatives in a budget-friendly way to help libraries support teaching, research and learning in classrooms and beyond.
Unlimited, multi-user access on Ebook Central, the industry’s most intuitive ebook platform.
edX
edX is a massive open online course provider. It hosts online university-level courses in a wide range of disciplines to a worldwide student body, including some courses at no charge. It also conducts research into learning based on how people use its platform.
Duolingo
With the free mobile app or web and a few minutes a day, everyone can Duolingo. Learn 30+ languages online with bite-size lessons based on science. Earn points for correct answers, race against the clock, and level up!
Gale - General OneFile
Access general interest magazines and key serials in a single resource.
Best for general research.
A fun way to learn English & French
A - Z World Food
An in-depth resource for food, culture, and traditional recipes in over 170 countries. An educational resource for country and food related projects. Beautifully illustrated with over 13,000 photos, AtoZ World Food currently features over 6,500 recipes and continues to grow.
What Should I read next?
What should I read next? to choose your next book!