Ancestry Library Edition brings the world's most popular online genealogy resource to our library. It offers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, and photos, and is easily accessible by both hobbyists and professionals. Please note that access is only available within an SDG Library branch.
Available for in-library use only
The Canadian Encyclopedia plays an essential role in providing Canadians and others with accurate, updated information about our people and country.
Creativebug offers online video arts and crafts workshops and techniques. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print, and more. You're more creative than you think! Experience the joy of making with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists.
LinkedinLearning is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. SDG Library members have full access to LinkedIn Learning's video library of engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.
Little Pim is the leading language teaching method designed just for children. The short 5-minute videos hold their focus so they can begin their language learning journey.
Together with Little Pim, your child can learn 360 words and phrases from one out of 12 languages, providing the essential building blocks for language learning. Little Pim is available through Mango Languages and is accessible on a web browser or by downloading the Little Pim app.
Start the conversation with Mango Languages. Choose courses in over 70 different languages with this online language learning system. You can learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Polish, German, Mandarin or Cantonese Chinese, Greek, Italian, Ukrainian, and more.
You can learn English from 20 native languages. Specialty courses are available. You can create an account and track your progress, or use it with guest access. Mango uses real life situations and conversations to teach new language, so you will gain practical knowledge of the vocabulary. Basic and in-depth courses are available.
Getting Started
Go to the Mango Languages login page. If you are offsite, you will "Sign Up" and enter your email address, library barcode and create a password. Mango Languages will ask you to consent to their data collection policy. Browse or search for the language you wish to learn.
Download the App
Before downloanding the app you will need to login to Mango through your web browser first and create an account. Download the app for iOS or Android. Select "Already have a profile" and login at the bottom of the screen. Enter your email and password that you created while using the web browser.
Need Help?
For more help, visit the Mango Languages' Help Page.
Interested in checking out eBooks from cloudLibrary? Need some help using Ancestry or Creativebug? Niche Academy provides tutorials on using the library’s digital collection and research databases as well as computer skill tutorials. Check out the tutorials available through Niche Academy and learn how to use SDG Library’s digital resources today.
World Book Kids is an online resource developed especially for young students. World Book Kids features a variety of simple search and browse navigation options, thousands of easy-to-read articles with embedded multimedia, challenging games, an Important People feature to help students browse through thousands of biographies, a collection of age-appropriate science projects and activities, an atlas with interactive maps, and educator tools.
