DEVELOP IN YOUR CAREER, LEARN NEW HOBBIES AND EMBRACE WELLNESS WITH FREE RESOURCES FROM THE METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM.
Ready to learn more? To see all the unique library programs for adults available: • Visit metrolibrary.org, click “Find” and choose a topic under “research and learn.” • Explore the events calendar based on age and topic. If there’s an event you’d like to see at your local library, you can request it at metrolibrary.org/contact-us/email. • Ask a librarian! Whether you’re looking for specific resources, need help navigating the library’s tools or want recommendations tailored to your goals, they are there to guide you every step of the way.
If additional schooling is your next step, the Skillsurfer Learning Library and LearningExpress Library prepare you for college and graduate school entrance exams. Plus, the Del City Library helps patrons prepare for the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam. For details and to sign up, visit metrolibrary.org/event/high-school- equivalency-classes-hse-419992. LinkedIn Learning teaches valuable career-building skills in areas like CAD, coding, web design and video production. This database of thousands of online courses lets you learn in-demand skills from real- world industry experts. For those looking to level up their computer coding skills in person, a Web Developer Boot Camp with Fiero Learning at the Choctaw Library teaches CSS, Javascript and HTML. Skills resources The new year is a great time for self-improvement in any area of life, and MLS provides resources to help grown-ups develop new creative or life skills. Home Improvement Source gives patrons user-friendly information to tackle home improvement projects. Creativebug lets you access on-demand arts and crafts video tutorials to knit a sweater or build a dollhouse. Hobbies & Crafts Source connects you to full-text articles from leading craft and hobby magazines. If this is the year you’re committed to learning a second language, Mango Languages offers courses in more than 70 languages, each broken down into structured, bite-sized lessons. Plus, the Southern Oaks Library provides Introductory English as a Second Language in-person classes. For hands-on learning, visit the MLS Studios makerspaces. From sewing to 3D printing to video production, these spaces empower patrons to create with specialty equipment in a collaborative environment. Record a podcast, try out an embroidery machine or test a Cricut before buying. MLS Studios equips patrons with the tools and staff to bring projects to life, and all that’s required is a library card.
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LEARN SEWING, 3D PRINTING, BUTTON MAKING, VIDEO PRODUCTION AND MORE IN THE MLS STUDIOS MAKERSPACES.
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