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Best Markham Public Library Resources

A list with links to some very useful resources available to Markham Public Library cardholders.

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Markham Public Library Home Page

Visit our home page for the latest news, programs, job opportunities and so much more! You can also access all these other links from the home page. Click on the "Site map" link at the very left bottom to quickly navigate the site.

MPL's Catalogue

Use our catalogue for search for items, check your account, place holds, review items, make lists (like this one!), etc. The first time you log in, you will need to register.

Hours and Locations of Our Branches

The hours and locations of our branches, as well as their contact numbers.

Our eBooks and eAudiobooks

If you are interested in eBooks and eAudiobooks, make sure to visit our OverDrive and NetLibrary databases. And we didn't forget about the kids! TumbleBooks has interactive digital books for children, and Tumble TalkingBooks has an online eAudiobook collection for all ages.

MPL's Online Databases

Did you know your library card gives you access to extensive online databases? You can search for articles, books, and other resources. You can read newspapers from around the world, do academic research, trace your genealogy, etc., etc. Some popular databases are Ancestry (in-library use only), Consumer Reports w/ car deals, Marshall Cavendish Digital Library (great for school projects) and What Do I Read Next (reader's advisory.) Also, remember that if your branch doesn't carry encyclopedias, they may be available online through our databases. (Access to MPL's databases from home requires you to login with your library card number and PIN.)

Borrowing Privileges and Policies

Wondering how many items you can borrow? What are the borrowing periods? Fines??? This link is for you, along with the link to the Service Charges on the left menu of the Borrowing Privileges page.

askMPL

Got a quick question? AskMPL is an electronic reference service designed to provide email responses to questions needing brief, factual answers.

Newcomers' Resources

Many links to newcomer resources and community support resources.

Business Resources

If you have a business, whether large or small, you will find some useful resources here.

Our Library Programs

Storytimes? Computer programs? Financial planning? Writing skills? Volunteering? See what programs the library is holding.