Digital Wealth for You & Your Family
Does someone need help with homework in your household or want to add some career boosting knowledge or skill? Want to improve their English pronunciation or learn another language? That support and much more is available —at no cost! All it takes is a library card – and cards are free to Edmonton residents.
Check these out these popular and even life changing resources available via the Edmonton Public Library’s Digital Content section (www.epl.ca). Each resource has a brief orientation video about the service and how to get started.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Online, on demand live learning support for core subjects for K to Grade 12 students, and some support for adult learners. Online tutors are literally available to chat with students 12 p.m. – 11 p.m. Students can also get feedback on written assignments they send in ahead and adults can get job search help like live interview coaching.
Linked In Learning
This collection of 16,000+ business, creative, and tech courses is taught by experts in the field. Certificates confirm course completion. Courses can even be selected by entering the job title of interest then exploring recommended, related courses. (Save the cost of subscription cost of $240/year by getting an EPL card for free.)
Mango Languages
Access instruction for learning over 70 languages including learning English as a Second Language. Learning is self-paced and based on practical conversations. You listen to native speakers then practice and improve by recording your voice and comparing it to the native pronunciation.
Road to IELTS (Academic and General Edition) Test Preparation
The international English language testing system (IELTS) is the most popular high stakes English language test used for academic, employment, or immigration purposes. Libraries have a limited amount of print versions that are always checked out so online preparation support is an invaluable resource for anyone needing to complete the IELTS exam.
Or do you and your family want to create, relax, and play? There is something for everyone to choose and grow from…
Capital City Records
Are you or someone in your family a talented musician or are you just really interested in local music? Check out Capital City Records where you can download music from local musicians whose work has been juried into the collection over the past five years. A call for submissions goes out several times a year so there are opportunities to have that musical talent acknowledged and shared.
Creativebug
A very popular site, Creativebug has literally thousands of educational videos focused on arts & crafts, taught by recognized design experts and artists. Topics seem unlimited and a quick search shows video instruction on quilting, tie dying, drawing, embroidering, perfume and body salve making, sewing, creating with leather, looking after plants, ….you name it. Content is organized into Classes, Daily Practice, and Resources and there are new releases each month.
Hoopla
One of the most popular sites, this free digital media service includes audio books, eBooks, TV shows, movies, music albums, and comics. You can set the Hoopla to display only ‘kid-appropriate content’. Titles are always available and can be borrowed at any time to a monthly limit. Downloads can be enjoyed on any digital devices in the home.
Not the right time for you to use some of these resources? Think about introducing family members, friends or even neighbors to the amazing and maybe life-changing world of information and enjoyment online at no cost, via our local library.
If you can’t find what you want online, stop in and ask your local library staff – they’re still there and always willing to help. And you don’t even have to be really quiet anymore…