Adult Learning
Chicago Digital Equity Coalition
Visit the Chicago Digital Equity Coalition website to learn about Chicago's Digital Equity Plan, find community resources, and more.
Reach Your Learning Goals: Adult Learning Online Resources
Check out online resources available 24/7 from CPL that can help you reach your learning goals.
Continuing Education Events
Education and Exams
Adult Education (ESL, GED/HiSET) at City Colleges of Chicago
Learn English (ESL) or complete your high school education (GED/HiSET) for free at City Colleges of Chicago.
Adult Learners, Earn a State of Illinois High School Diploma
Discover different ways to obtain your GED, HiSet or high school eqivalency in Illinois
High School Equivalency Test Books
Test Prep Books
Digital Skills
CyberNavigator Technology Tutors Now Available
Computer help from CyberNavigator technology tutors are available in CPL locations across the city.
Build Your Digital Skills With Library Resources
Did you know Chicago Public Library has online resources to help you build your digital skills? Here are some easy ways to get started.
Digital Skills Online Resources
Chicago DigitalLearn: Getting Started on a Computer
Learn about computers and how to use them, including how to use a mouse and keyboard.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Navigating a Website
Learn to navigate your way around websites.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Accounts and Passwords
Learn the basics of creating online accounts, including creating secure passwords and keeping accounts safe.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Intro to Email
New to email? Take this class to get started. Learn what email is, how to set up an account, how to reply to and send emails, and more.
ONLINE LEARNING AND TUTORING
Learn English
Find English Language Classes in Chicago
Are you learning English? Here are some resources for free English classes that can help you with your English learning goals.
Use Cell-Ed to Practice English Anytime, Anywhere
Cell-Ed is an easy-to-use app that can help you practice English and much more.
Resources for Learning English as a Second Language
Adult learners, explore these free resources for help learning English.
English Language Learning Books
Lifelong Learning
LinkedIn Learning: How to Use LinkedIn Learning
Learn about using LinkedIn Learning. After logging in with your CPL library card, search for "How to Use LinkedIn Learning" to get started.
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub)
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future.
Hoopla: The Great Courses Video Collection
The hoopla BingePass includes unlimited streaming of The Great Courses Library Collection for 7 days using one borrow.
Cell-Ed: Build Skills for Life and Work
Cell-ed is an app with self-guided mini-lessons for building essential life and work skills including English and Spanish Language Learning.
