Chatham-Kent Public Library patrons now have access to a new, free digital resource available through the Virtual Library on their website, www.ckpl.ca. “Developed especially for public libraries, CBC Corner is a digital portal that brings together CBC & Radio-Canada’s audio, video and news content to keep patrons updated on Canadian stories and information,” library officials say. “Content is updated throughout the day and can be accessed in both French & English.”What is offered on CBC Corner? – CBC News (locally relevant and national news)– RCI (daily multilingual service offering news in Punjabi, Arabic, Spanish, Tagalog, Mandarin)– Mauril (language learning service offered on mobile devices and desktop to learn English or French using CBC/Radio-Canada content)– CBC Gem (TV shows, movies, and documentaries)– CBC Kids (educational and entertaining content specifically for kids) & CBC Kids News (news made by kids for kids)– Also available are CBC Books, CBC Sports, CBC Archives, CBC Listen, CBC Radio, and CBC MusicThis new resource can be accessed on CKPL’s website at:https://www.chatham-kent.ca/library/virtuallibrary/Pages/AllOnlineResources.aspxor at the following links:https://cbccorner.ca/chathamkent (English)https://lespaceradiocanada.ca/chathamkent (French)To find out more about CKPL collections and materials, visit www.ckpl.ca.
