Online Training & Tutorials
Learn software, a new language, or polish your career skills. Our online resources offer training and tutorials to help you become the person you want to be.
Master Technology
Digital Learn
If you are new to computers or need a refresher, Digital Learn helps you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
LinkedIn Learning
Watch thousands of step-by-step online video tutorials on software, apps, media, marketing, business, and technology.
If you previously had a Lynda.com account through the library, you do not need to create a new one for LinkedIn Learning. Simply login with your library card number and PIN.
O'Reilly For Public Libraries
Apps availableImprove your technology and career skills with more than 47,000 books and 30,000 hours of video on software, programming, digital media, building apps, and professional and personal development.
Treehouse.com
Learn coding, web design, and more through on-demand technology courses for both beginner and intermediate learners. Topics include Python, Java, CSS, SQL and HTML.
Udemy from Gale
Connect to thousands of video-based Udemy for Business courses in technology, leadership, language learning, personal development, and certification test prep, including ones taught by instructors in their native language.
Master a Craft
Creativebug
Thousands of award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists. You must be 13 years or older to use this service. Users younger than 18 need parent or legal guardian permission to sign up.
Learn a language
Mango Languages
Apps availableLessons in 60-plus languages, including English. Includes specialty courses, such as medical Spanish, and full-length theatrical movies with subtitles and enhanced instruction. Download the Mango Languages app to use on mobile devices.
LOTE4Kids
Apps availableRead and listen to thousands of online picture books for kids in more than 70 languages, including Arabic, Amharic, Dari, Hebrew, Hindi, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Urdu.
TAKE A COLLEGE COURSE
Gale Courses
Free, instructor-led, noncredit online courses in technology, business, health, wellness, education, parenting, and the arts. New sessions begin every month.
Pass a test
Driving-Tests.org
Take free online practice tests based on Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles standards, including motorcycle exams and a sample commercial driver license (CDL) test.
We also offer test proctoring in the library. Use our online form to make a request.
Get a job
Career Center from Tutor.com
Get tips on job searching and interview prep. From 10 am to midnight daily, upload resumes and cover letters and a career expert will give you feedback within 24 hours.