Library Databases
Our databases have lots of information from trusted sources that is typically not available through the Internet. You will need your library card to log into some of them.
BC Historical Newspapers are now accessible to anyone in British Columbia or the Yukon, online through ProQuest! Access The Province (1894 – 2010), The Times-Colonist (1884-2010) and The Vancouver Sun (1912-2010).
For more information and searching tips visit the guide here.
Free access to over 3000 popular digital magazines, viewable on your computer or wireless mobile device through Libby. This is a product of Overdrive and includes eBooks and eAudiobooks. For more information view this page.
Staff are available to help navigate downloading the free app and troubleshoot any challenges. Please come by the library with your device, or book a one-on-one tutorial.
New York Times Online Read the latest news articles, reviews, and entertainment coverage.
To access this online subscription from home, visit www.nytimes.com/redeemaccess and enter this access code f734957fa486ce26 to redeem full access for 72 hours.
You will need to create an account which requires an email address. If you already have an account you do not need a new one. Once the 72 hour pass expires you may follow the link and use the same code again for a new pass. Access is unlimited while you are in the Library or using our wifi.
PressReader – Access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re available on shelves. Available to everyone with a Powell River Public Library card. Must use a Library computer or a device connected to the Library’s Wi-Fi network. *Globe and Mail is available in-library only.