Lifelong Learning
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To use any of our Premium Tools, you need an active Capital Area District Libraries card. If you do not have a card, you can sign up online.
If you have a Student Success Initiative card and need more information on how to use it, visit our Student Success Initiative page.
Access the best of the best college-level courses for lifelong learners in a variety of formats.
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Covers subjects of interest for elementary aged children through adults, including: test preparation materials, interactive practice exams, job and career acceleration tools, and skill building resources.
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Thousands of high-quality online courses developed by recognized industry experts on the latest software, creative, and business skills. Log on and learn at your own pace. This resource can only be accessed with an individual library card account. Due to vendor restrictions, we cannot provide access to business card accounts.
When logging in, although it asks for a "PIN", you need to use the same password that you use to log into your account in our catalog.
After you have activated your LinkedIn Learning account for the first time using a web browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, etc.), you can download the LinkedIn Learning app from your app store. When you sign in to the app, use "cadl" for the Library ID.
Learn How to Get Started Using LinkedIn Learning
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Regional ebook collection featuring University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University Press titles, in cooperation with the Library of Michigan.
Books can be read in the browser. This resource uses geo-ip authentication; if your internet is not showing your IP address as being in the state of Michigan, you may have trouble accessing this resource.
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With courses in 110+ languages, Transparent Language Online provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn. Includes KidSpeak™, a fun, age-appropriate online language course designed for children ages 6 and up with more than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs to guide young learners through the basics.
To use the mobile app or to save your progress, you must create an account.
Learn How to Get Started Using Transparent Language Online
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Access live online tutors with no need for an appointment from 2-9pm. Or, use a number of services anytime, including: Drop-Off Review for essays/writing, resumes/cover letters, and even math help; and Self-Study Tools, with standardized test prep resources and more!
Learn How to Get Started Using Tutor.com
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Financial Literacy Tools from Weiss Ratings & Grey House Publishing including: independent, unbiased financial strength ratings of banks, credit unions & insurance companies; conservative buy-hold-sell ratings of thousands of stocks, mutual funds & exchange traded funds; personalized Medicare Supplement Insurance information and reports; and easy-to-understand downloadable guides on a variety of financial literacy topics such as creating a budget, saving for retirement, and much more!
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Other Resources
Learning Events for Adults
Crafts, technology, food, history . . . there are events for the curious at the library.
GetSetUp – Live Online Learning
In partnership with the MDHHS Aging & Adult Services Agency, GetSetUp provides hundreds of live online classes for Michigan adults over 55. Peer-taught and interactive, the service aims to help Michiganders stay mentally, physically, and socially active.