Level Up Learning – FREE online classes
Your library card gives you access to thousands of online classes! You can explore courses in everything from art and photography to business, technology, and language learning. It’s a convenient, cost-free way to keep growing, whether you’re building career skills or simply following your curiosity. If you don’t have a library card, click here to get one. Click here to find your nearest library branch.UDEMY
Udemy’s video courses are self-paced, letting you work your way through them on your own timeline.
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• Over 10,000 courses in business, personal interest, leadership, creative work, and more. • Start a class any time and complete it on your own schedule. • All classes are in video format for the student to watch. • Classes can be viewed on a desktop computer or mobile device. • An app is available. Udemy classes can be taken on a mobile device. If your class requires a desktop computer and you do not have one, or if you need access to wifi, all public libraries in Milwaukee County have computers and free wifi available. You are welcome to go to any library location to complete coursework. Some libraries also offer wifi hotspots for checkout, if you need internet access at home.
Transparent Language Online
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Your library card gives you access to Transparent Language Online, making it easy to start learning a new language anytime, anywhere. This interactive platform includes lessons in dozens of languages, along with listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice to help build real-world skills. Great for Enlish language learners, preparing for travel, exploring your heritage, or just learning for fun! There is even a section for American Sign Language. You can log in from home or on the go—no cost, no pressure, just a flexible way to grow your language abilities at your own pace.
BadgerLink
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From personal interest to educational research, BadgerLink is Wisconsin’s Online Library, providing Wisconsin residents access to licensed trustworthy resources from content providers that have been professionally vetted for credible, current content. The resources are designed to provide a foundational collection serving all Wisconsin residents. Explore reading and research materials in multiple content areas such as:Auto repair
Genealogy and local history
General interest magazines
Historic Wisconsin newspapers
Magazines, Journals, and Reference Materials for the K-12 Community
Magazines, Journals, and Reference Materials for the Post-Secondary and Lifelong Learner Communities
Multimedia Resources on Children’s and Young Adult Fiction & Nonfiction
Newspapers Published in Large U.S. and Wisconsin Cities
Newspapers Published in Small Wisconsin Communities
Reader’s Advisory for Children Through Adults
