Marigold Library System Resources
Students in grades 1-7 need a permission form to access Marigold resources. To receive your Marigold login, please fill out this permission form and send it to cwilkesheski@rockyview.ab.ca
To view Marigold's complete eResource list and access their tutorials, please click their logo to the left.
Clicking on the logo of the resources below will take you directly to the website of each resource.
If you are unable to login using the links below, please go to the Marigold website and log in, then try to access the resource again. If you are still unable to login, please contact Ms. Wilkesheski.
Marigold Library Systems also has 42 libraries across Southern Alberta. These libraries include Airdrie Public Library, Cochrane Public Library, Chestermere Public Library and more! Public libraries often offer programs for kids as well as books, audiobooks, games, and movies.
eBooks and eAudiobooks, Magazines, Music, and more
BiblioBoard
Access local history and content created by local authors, artists, and more. If you are interested in self-publishing, BiblioBoard also has access to the self-publishing tool, Pressbooks.
cloudLibrary
Borrow up to 10 titles (eBooks and eAudiobooks) at a time.
Flipster
Read the latest or archived copy of popular magazines without any loans or wait lists.
Freegal
Freegal Music allows you to stream 5 hours of music per day and download 5 songs per week, with access to over 15 million songs.
hoopla
Hoopla allows you to stream over 500,000 titles, including eBooks and eAudiobooks, comics, movies, episodes of tv, and even music albums. You can sign out 2 titles per month.
SERVICE WILL BE DISCONTINUED AS OF JUNE 1, 2024
OverDrive/Libby
Borrow up to 10 titles at a time of popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, and magazines for those of all ages.
OverDrive/Libby Kids
The Kids Reading Room is a great collection for kids and teens.
TumbleBooks
Animated picture books read by different narrators. This resource also includes educational videos, games, puzzles, and more.
Study and Test Preparation
Brainfuse HelpNow
Brainfuse HelpNow offers online homework help with professional tutors. These tutors are familiar with Alberta curriculum and are available 2pm-11pm MST every day of the week.
Solaro
Aligned to the Alberta Curriculum, Solaro offers study help and exam prep for Math, English/LA, and Science for grades 3-12, and Social Studies for grades 6, 9-12. This resource has quizzes, tutorials, and you can create your own flashcards directly on the site.
Research Resources and Educational Courses
Alberta Research Portal
Access primary sources from over 65 collections. This resource contains monographs, newspapers, photographs, original documents and more.
Calgary Herald Archive (1883-2010)
The Calgary Herald is Alberta's oldest and largest daily newspaper. Search over 125 years of Canadian news coverage.
Frontier Life
Collection of primary source documents from the anglophone world between 1650-1920.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of video courses to help you learn about business, technology and create skills taught by industry professionals.
Niche Academy
Need help navigating Marigold resources? Niche Academy has tutorials on most of the eResources Marigold has to offer.
PressReader
Online newsstand with access to over 7000 newspapers and magazines from over 120 countries.
Pronunciator
Access over 160 language courses, including ASL, French Canadian, Japanese, and more.
World Book Online
Online database that supports all levels of learning. Includes Early World of Learning, World Book Kids, World Book Student, World Book Advanced, World Book Timelines, Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos, L'Encyclopédie Decouverte.
Creative Skills and Readers' Advisory
Creativebug
In depth arts and crafts videos demonstrating how to draw, paint, knit, crochet, bake, and more. New classes are added daily.
NoveList K-8
Readers' advisory resource with relevant book lists and readalikes so you can find your next favourite book.
NoveList Plus
Readers' advisory for those above grade 8. Includes book lists, reviews, and readalikes to help you find books you enjoy.
Contact
Hello! My name is Ms. Wilkesheski and I am the Learning Commons Facilitator for Discovery Trails Online School.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with me, request a book or provide feedback my email is cwilkesheski@rockyview.ab.ca
Thank you!