Digital Collections

ebooks & audiobooks

All online resources are available to Richmond residents with a Richmond Public Library card.

Adult ebooks & audiobooks

Find thousands of popular titles and best-selling digital titles, now includes magazines.
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Teen ebooks & audiobooks

Browse new, popular and best-selling digital titles, including graphic novels.
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BookFlix*

Watch and read interactive children’s stories online. Includes a variety of stories and non-fiction books, as well as interactive games and puzzles..   *This content is also available to non-residents with an RPL card.
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French language ebooks & audiobooks

Find thousands of books for all age groups, including titles by Canadian authors.
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Movies & Music

All online resources are available to Richmond residents with a Richmond Public Library card.

Stream movies, TV shows and the latest music with your tablet, smartphone, or computer for free!
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Online Learning & Research

All online resources are available to Richmond residents with a Richmond Public Library card.

Online journal articles

Explore hundreds of academic and popular magazines, including Consumer Reports, as well as reference books, maps, photos, and more.
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Online language learning*

Learn a new language with self-directed lessons, movies, music and more! Over 80 languages are available with instruction available in over 50 different languages.   *This content is also available to non-residents with an RPL card.
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Mauril

Upgrade your French and English language comprehension skills with Mauril from CBC/Radio-Canada! Test your language skills and learn about the rich cultural diversity of Canada by watching and listening to stimulating and entertaining video and audio clips.

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Online study guides for the BC school curriculum (grades 3-12)*

Online study and exam preparation for the British Columbia curriculum is available for grades 3 – 12. Access tutorials, flash cards, and practice tests for math, science, and English. Progress reporting for parents and tutors is also available.  *This content is also available to non-residents with an RPL card.
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Online video tutorials

Learn how to use digital collections, such as ebooks, as well as Facebook, Instagram, Microsoft Office and more. Video tutorials include transcripts and are device-specific.
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Online history*

Browse free, searchable historical material dating from 1450 to 2008 including maps, photographs, newspapers, manuscripts, pamphlets, poems, sermons, and much more.  *Available to residents of BC & Yukon; library card not required.
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Business & Technology

Online business plans handbook

Search an online encyclopedia of business plans compiled by small business entrepreneurs. Includes sample plans from manufacturing, retail and service industries.
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Online education*

Explore thousands of video courses on animation, 3D software, business & technology topics. *Richmond Public Library’s unique Library ID is yourlibraryca. This can be used to log in on the browser and the mobile app.
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Law, Codes & Stats

BC Laws

Search this legal research tool for BC’s provincial legislation.
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BC Stats

Browse the provincial government agency site for statistical information, research, and analysis.
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BC Building, Plumbing & Fire Codes

Search the BC Codes for the minimum requirements for a safely built environment.
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National Codes

Browse electronic versions of the National Building, Fire, Plumbing and Energy Code for Buildings, available free from the National Research Council store.
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Vehicle Safety & Inspection Standards – Available only in the library

Search VSIS Online for access to safety standards and BC legislation from official sources.
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Newspapers & Magazines

All online resources are available to Richmond residents with a Richmond Public Library card.

Digital newspapers


Access thousands of newspapers and magazines from more than 100 countries, available in over 60 languages.  Also available to non-residents with an RPL card, or an RPL-linked card. Please note Internet Explorer is not supported.
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Digital magazines

Access over 3,000 popular magazines from around the world including The New Yorker, Maclean’s, Reader’s Digest Canada, Our Canada, and more. Download issues with Libby app or stream issues in your browser.
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New York Times

Access the New York Times and its features including the Athletic, Cooking, Games, and Wirecutter. Available to anyone with an RPL card.
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Historical Newspapers of B.C.: Province, Vancouver Sun and Times Colonist

Digitized newspaper archives covering The Province (1894-2010), the Vancouver Sun (1912-2010), and the Times Colonist (1884-2010). Available to residents of British Columbia and Yukon. No library card is required.
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Online journal articles

Explore hundreds of academic and popular magazines, including Consumer Reports, as well as reference books, maps, photos, and more.
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