As the cost of living rises and job market challenges grow, finding free, high-quality resources is more important than ever.
Your local public library is here to help – offering everything from professional development tools to entertainment, all at no cost.
And with the launch of the new Fraser Valley Regional Library (FVRL) website, accessing these resources has never been easier.
The redesigned FVRL website is built with a mobile-first approach, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices.
To enhance accessibility, the site features the UserWay accessibility widget, allowing visitors to customize settings such as contrast, text size, and spacing for easier navigation.
Additionally, a new language translation feature makes the website more inclusive for diverse communities.
Along with many great new features, the FVRL website continues to provide free access to an amazing selection of digital resources:
• Upgrade your skills
Curious about learning something new? Log in to LinkedIn Learning with your library card and explore thousands of expert-led courses. The growing trend of micro-credentials—short, focused programs recognized by employers and schools—makes LinkedIn Learning an invaluable tool for career growth.
• Learn a new language
Paying for Rosetta Stone or Duolingo? Try Mango Languages instead. With more than 70 languages, Mango helps you build conversation skills through interactive lessons—perfect for work, travel, or fun.
• Enjoy free ebooks & audiobooks
Love listening to audiobooks? FVRL OverDrive (via the Libby app) offers thousands of bestselling audiobooks, ebooks, and digital magazines – all for free, saving you the cost of an Audible subscription.
• Stream TV & movies for free
Thinking of cancelling a streaming subscription? Try Kanopy for free and enjoy a world of films, documentaries, and more—including Canadian content, BBC programs, and family-friendly options through Kanopy Kids.
No matter what challenges you face, your library is here to help.
Visit www.fvrl.bc.ca today, and start exploring all the free resources available to you.
– Liza Morris is a community librarian at Maple Ridge Public Library
