Resources for Adult Learning

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.

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: 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

Single Button Module

ONLINE RESOURCES

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.

Mango Languages

Lessons in 70+ languages, including English.

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.
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