Travel with the Library

Winter is here and you may be dreaming of warmer places or summer destinations. Borrowing travel materials from your library is a way to embrace the beauty of art, architecture, and natural landscapes from around the world, while you cultivate your cultural awareness.

Books, magazines, digital materials, and more can help you to plan an upcoming trip or take you to a new destination using your imagination.

Learn a New Language

When you travel, speaking a bit of the local language is a good way to make new friends and enhance your appreciation for the culture. You can learn key phrases of languages spoken by residents of your destination using Transparent Language, one of the many online resources available through our Virtual Library.

Transparent Language is an online language learning service that allows you to sign up for a free account using your library membership. Use the Transparent Languages app to access the resources on a device of your choice or access the resources through an Internet browser. Online help guides are available to get started.

You can also browse the library’s collection of language books and eBooks using the online catalogue or make a book selection by taking a stroll through the Languages section in the non-fiction areas of each library location.   

Consumer Reviews for Travel

Consult expert reviews in the travel section of Consumer Reports, using your membership. These can help you with cost-effective air travel and car rental decisions, as well as other travel planning tips and tricks. You can also check out a range of inspiring travel magazines through PressReader, such as Travel & Leisure and National Geographic Traveller. 

Thinking about the Canadian Rockies, London, Paris, Portugal, or Scotland? These new travel guidebooks can inspire your next adventure. Whether you are planning a trip or dreaming of far-off destinations, your library has a wide assortment of books or magazines to read and videos to stream. 

Start today by searching the online catalogue with the name of your destination as a keyword to see all the options available. Happy travels!