Your library card gives you access to thousands of online classes, FREE! 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
• 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.
Udemy’s video courses are self-paced, letting you work your way through them on your own timeline.
Transparent Language Online
Click to get started with Transparent Language
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 English 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.
offers over 110 language paths and 16 English-as-a-Second-Language modules,There are many possibilities for improving language skills for school, travel, international business or cultural awareness.
BadgerLink eResources
Click here to start exploring BadgerLink
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(Edit)
Peterson’s Test & Career Prep
Click here to get started with Peterson’s
This online resource is available to all Milwaukee County residents. It offers practice tests for major exams such as SAT, ACT, GRE, GED, PSAT, AP, LSAT, SAT, ASVAB, TOEFL civil service test and the U.S. citizenship exam. It also has interactive tools to help you explore different careers, prepare a resume and sharpen your job skills.
You can review your answers before submitting any online test, and once you complete a test, you can view feedback to understand what you got correct or incorrect.
There is no app but Peterson’s is mobile-friendly for tablets and smart phones.
To get started, find the link associated with your home library. Then create your free account using your library barcode. From there, you can sign into the resource using an email and password