OverDrive
With OverDrive, you will have access to free eBooks, audiobooks and magazines with your library card and an internet connection.
Beanstack
From reading challenges to fundraisers, we are the #1 choice for thousands of libraries and schools around the world.
CBC Corner
CBC Corner is a free digital platform exclusive to libraries that brings CBC’s audio, video, news and resources together in one place for a more streamlined experience.
CELA
Centre for Equitable Library Access. A public library service for Canadians with print disabilities.
NNELS
A growing collection of downloadable audiobooks and other accessible formats provided for use by persons with print disabilities.
Resource Links
The Annapolis Valley Regional Library maintains an archive of useful information links. Please browse these below by selecting the category of information you are interested in.
- Updated on Feb 4, 2023
211 is a free, confidential information and referral service putting people in touch with thousands of community and social services available across the province. Useful for teens, immigrants, seniors or anyone needing information on services.
- Updated on Feb 5, 2023
A Canadian online directory service. Contains find a person, business or domain. It also features reverse lookup. There are links to maps and driving directions, also 411.info the link to the American online directory.
- Updated on Feb 5, 2023
A source of Acadian and Cajun Genealogy, Culture, History and Music. Includes a library of the Acadian surnames and their family connections.
- Updated on Feb 5, 2023
Services for businesses and individuals. Everything from marriage or drivers licences to land permits and property searches. Includes a life events section that covers procedures for things like losing your wallet, filing for divorce or what to do when someone dies.
- Updated on Feb 5, 2023
Know what the air quality is like in Nova Scotia. The Air Quality Health Index is easy to use. It relates outdoor air quality to health risk. The lower the number, the lower the risk. The higher the number, the greater the health risk.
- Updated on May 1, 2023
Borrow a kit for three weeks, and help your child become physically literate.
- Updated on Feb 5, 2023
A worldwide site of volunteers who are online 24 hours a day, seven days a week to talk with people who are suicidal.
- Updated on Feb 4, 2023
Covering the Atlantic region, this site includes a Buyer Beware section, Business inquiry search and how to file a complaint.
- Updated on Feb 5, 2023
Breast Cancer Action Nova Scotia is a survivor driven group that voices the unique concerns of people living with breast cancer.