Français & World Languages
Français
Francophones and francophiles will find something to enjoy in our French materials, which we’ve chosen with care to appeal to those fluent in French, those learning French, as well as children and teens in French immersion programs. |
We have French print books, ebooks, e-audiobooks and films for children, teens and adults, as well as music CDs for children. The collection grows and expands regularly; we aim to provide new resources and learning opportunities to strengthen your ties with French heritage and culture. |
Digital picture books in French with animation, sound effect and narration |
Articles from more than 300 Canadian newspapers from the last 10 to 20 years |
French-language encyclopedia with thousands of articles updated regularly |
Current issues of popular magazines for all ages |
Instantly access movies, music, audiobooks, comics, TV shows and more |
Articles from more than 600 international newspapers going back 10 to 20 years |
On-demand streaming service featuring movies, documentaries and TV shows |
Online language-learning platform with videos, audio clips and quizzes |
Borrow thousands of ebooks, e-audiobooks and magazines for all ages |
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Today's international newspapers and magazines from 120 countries |
Get help with ebooks, e-audiobooks, digital learning and more |
World Languages
Our World Languages collection includes books in 10 languages and ebooks, magazines, music CDs and DVDs in a variety of languages, as well. Our World Languages books are housed at eight of our branches. You can also search the catalogue for items in the language of your choice and place a hold to pick them up at your preferred branch. |
World Language DVDs are placed with English and French DVDs and can be found in the DVD section at all branches.
We also carry children’s bilingual books, with text in English and over 40 other languages. These books can be found in the Bilingual section at our branches. |
Digital copies of popular Chinese-language magazines |
Instantly access movies, music, audiobooks, comics, TV shows and more |
Articles from more than 600 international newspapers going back 10 to 20 years |
On-demand streaming service featuring movies, documentaries and TV shows |
Online language-learning platform with videos, audio clips and quizzes |
Borrow thousands of ebooks, e-audiobooks and magazines for all ages |
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Today's international newspapers and magazines from 120 countries |
Get help with ebooks, e-audiobooks, digital learning and more |
ArabicAdult Books: Central Children’s Books: Central
ChineseAdult Books: Bruce Hutchison, Central, Emily Carr, Juan de Fuca, Nellie McClung, Saanich Centennial Children’s Books: Bruce Hutchison, Central, Emily Carr, Esquimalt, Juan de Fuca, Nellie McClung, Oak Bay, Saanich Centennial Ebooks: OverDrive
GermanAdult Books: Central Children’s Books: Central Ebooks: OverDrive
HindiAdult Books: Bruce Hutchison, Central, Emily Carr Children’s Books: Bruce Hutchison, Central
ItalianAdult Books: Central Children’s Books: Central
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JapaneseAdult Books: Central, Juan de Fuca, Nellie McClung Children’s Books: Central, Juan de Fuca, Nellie McClung
KoreanAdult Books: Central, Juan de Fuca, Nellie McClung Children’s Books: Central, Juan de Fuca
PanjabiAdult Books: Central, Emily Carr, Juan de Fuca, Saanich Centennial Children’s Books: Central, Saanich Centennial
RussianAdult Books: Central Children’s Books: Central
SpanishAdult Books: Bruce Hutchison, Central, Saanich Centennial Children’s Books: Bruce Hutchison, Central, Esquimalt, Juan de Fuca, Oak Bay, Saanich Centennial Ebooks: OverDrive
TagalogAdult Books: Central Children’s Books: Central |