Get a library card online In just two minutes, you’ll have a GVPL library card and can start accessing GVPL’s virtual branch instantly. If you haven’t had a library card in a long time, signing up for a new card is the fastest way to get started. Let’s go!

BC Summer Reading Club is now available online Kids aged five and up can get started right away with the new online BC Summer Reading Club. Track your reading and collect virtual badges along the way. Learn more.

Three options for streaming movies and TV Just like Netflix, Kanopy, Hoopla and IndieFlix have movies, TV shows and documentaries for you to stream for free – all you need is a library card. Use your library card number and password to create an account, then download the app or watch through your browser. Kanopy – NEW!

On-demand streaming service featuring movies, TV shows, documentaries Learn more Open Kanopy Hoopla IndieFlix Instantly stream or download movies, TV shows, music, audiobooks and more Digital movies, cartoons, documentaries and classic TV shows Learn more Open Hoopla Learn more Open IndieFlix

Learn from experts with Lynda.com Learn almost anything you can imagine on Lynda.com, with courses and videos taught by professionals. Coding, software, leadership, business, marketing, reading music – Lynda.com has everything, and it’s free for you to access with your library card number and password. Learn more Open Lynda.com

Ebooks and e-audiobooks you can download to your device Unlimited digital books in the palm of your hand. Explore GVPL’s rich collection of ebooks and e-audiobooks available in two platforms: CloudLibrary and RBDigital. In both, you can filter your search by tiles that are available now, so you can see what is available to read instantly. A note on devices: You can add library ebooks to most e-readers, including Fire tablets (formerly Kindle Fire). All other Kindle devices are incompatible with ebooks in Canadian libraries. CloudLibrary RBDigital Audiobooks Borrow thousands of ebooks and e-audiobooks for all ages Choose from more than 30,000 e-audiobooks and start listening instantly Learn more Open CloudLibrary Learn more Open RBDigital

Uncover your family’s past Learn the stories behind the names on your family tree. Search thousands of databases for documents and information that will help you piece together the lives of your ancestors. Learn more Open Ancestry Typically, AncestryLibrary is only available at library branches. Access to this resource has been temporarily expanded to library cardholders researching remotely, courtesy of ProQuest and its partner Ancestry.

Language lessons from home Brush up on your Bengali, practice your Polish or take up something new. Take quizzes to assess your language proficiency level; work through lessons with video and audio clips; and expand your vocabulary with conversation practice. Where do you want to travel when borders reopen after COVID-19? Start working on a new language today. Learn more Open Mango

Daily newspapers from around the world Choose from the world’s largest selection of premium newspapers and magazines. Read Canadian and international reporting on business, tech, news, COVID-19 and more. Learn more Open PressReader

Magazines for entertainment and education Instantly read current issues of popular magazines on your computer or through the RBdigital app on your mobile device. Choose from more than 100 magazines covering a range of topics — news, business, science, fashion and more. Learn more Open RBDigital

Soundtrack to comfort and joy What music will uplift you during this difficult time? Naxos Music Library and Hoopla let you discover new music – and play the classics – to serenade you through days of self-isolation. Naxos Music Library Hoopla Stream more than two million tracks of classical, jazz, opera, pop and rock The latest popular music available to stream. Includes newly released movie soundtracks and Broadway shows. Learn more Open Naxos Learn more Open Hoopla

You can see all GVPL’s digital content in one place and find resources to read, watch, listen and learn from home or wherever you’re self-isolating. View all digital content.

You can visit the full gvpl.ca here. Please note: not all services are available during the COVID-19 closure.