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Free In-Person Technology Classes

Adult Learning Center is a great resource for life-long learners with live one-on-one help on taking the GED, Microsoft Office Suite, and preparing for the US Citizenship Test. Submit your resume online to have your resume critiqued and edited within 24 hours.

Brainfuse HelpNow is now 24/7 tutoring in math, reading, and writing (language arts).
The live hours for all other subjects is from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Kindergarten & up). Bilingual tutors in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Tagalong, and Vietnamese.
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This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Brainfuse JobNow provides live interactive online help combined with online resources to guide you through the necessary tasks to get a job. Career assessments (eParachute) and resources are available. Live job coaching is available daily from 1:00 to 10:00 pm PST.

Brainfuse VetNow is a live Job Coaching, Resume Assistance, and more... Live VetNow Coaches are available every day of the week, including weekends, from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Download Briainfuse VetNow User Guide Watch Video Tutorial
This service is offered courtesy of the California State Library.

The California State Library K-12 Digital Resources provides free access to Encyclopedia Britannica, Gale Resources, ProQuest and TeachingBooks.net for use by every public K-12 school and student in the state.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

The California State Library Career Pathways offers several learning platforms for job skills training, digital literacy, and life-long learning. Learn online from Coursera, GetSetUp, EBSCO LearningExpress, NorthStar Digital Literacy, and Skillshare.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Coursera partners with over 200+ universities and companies to bring job-relevant online learning to individuals. Learning opportunities range from hands-on projects to certificates and degree programs. Patrons can sign up to Coursera through the CA State Library website. After registering, Coursera can be accessed directly at coursera.org.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

EBSCO LearningExpress Complete offers interactive tutorials, practice tests, study tools for academic skill-building, standardized test preparation, career tests, as well as U.S. Citizenship classes.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Gale Presents Peterson’s Test Prep offers high school, college, and career-oriented full-length, timed practice exams such as AP, SAT, or ACT and courses; access to resumé and cover letter building tools; and much more.

GetSetUp is a wonderful resource for 55+ adults, offering live classes taught by experts in their field, social hours hosted by community members, and special events with speakers. Classes are taught in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Mandarin.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Learn something new with Kanopy's The Great Courses. The Great Courses series don't use play credits, but patrons will be limited to 5 videos per month.

LearningExpress Job & Career Accelerator offers the tools you need to explore careers, find open positions, apply for jobs, and get hired.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Niche Academy provides eResources tutorials. Learn to use Virtual Library eResources with step-by-step how-to video tutorials. Each tutorial includes the text of the tutorial and a "Go to" link that will take you to the library eResource.

LinkedIn Learning offers over 16,000 expert-led online video tutorials anytime, anywhere for new skills, learn new business, creative, and tech skills . For more information about LinkedIn Learning, go to Patron FAQ. Library ID: tolibrary

Mango Languages off free, online language-learning in over 70 languages and dialects. Mango has English language courses for speakers of 19 different languages. Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android.

NorthStar Digital Literacy provides self-guided assessments modules, ready-to-go lesson plans, adhering to a digital literacy standard defining the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and in an online environment.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

The O’Reilly for Public Libraries includes more than 43,000 books and 30,000 hours of video in areas such as information technology and software; business; digital media; professional and personal development; and desktop and web applications.

Skillshare offers creative courses on design, animation, illustration, lifestyle, writing, and business. Taught by experts to help you find your inspiration and take the next step in your creative journey. The last day to register is September 30, 2023.
This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Free Online Learning Courses

Codecademy - Offers free courses on programming such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ruby on Rails, jQuery, APIs, PHP and Python.

DigitalLearn.org - An Institute of Museum and Library Services grant funded project by the Public Library Association, to create an online hub for digital literacy support and training including videos and printable handouts. A great complimentary resource to the Learning @ Your Library series.

edX - Founded by Harvard University and MIT in 2012, edX is an online learning destination and MOOC provider, offering high-quality courses from the world’s best universities and institutions to learners everywhere.

GCF LearnFree.org - Provides free lessons and self-paced tutorials for MS office, reading, math, basic computer and Internet skills. A great complimentary resource to the Learning @ Your Library series.

Khan Academy - A non-profit organization provides free education for anyone anywhere with an extensive video library covering K-12 math, science, biology, chemistry and physics. It also includes topics such as finance and history.

MIT Open CourseWare - Access to free lecture notes, exams, and videos from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT OpenCourseWare (OCW) reflects almost all the undergraduate and graduate subjects taught at MIT.

Tech Boomers - Free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life. A great complimentary resource to the Learning @ Your Library series.

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