Become An Expert

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Do you want to…

Study a new language? Practice with Mango Languages or go on adventures with Muzzy and his friends.

Learn to cook? Watch live cooking instruction using common pantry ingredients with chef Michael Symon on the Food Network Kitchen’s Facebook page, get tasty recipes from Leanne Brown’s Good and Cheap and From Scratch — free PDFs are available here, or search the Culinary Arts collection from Gale OneFile.

Stay up on current events and news? Visit our Subject Guide and explore “Current Events” and “Newspapers and Journals”, or watch some of the over 3000 TED Talks or animated TED Ed videos that will spark your curiosity.

Gain a new skill? Learn to code at FreeCodeCamp.org, take an online course through Lynda.com, or start a new project around the house backed by information from the Home Improvement collection from Gale OneFile, or research your family tree with HeritageQuest.

Practice self-care and relaxation techniques? Whenever you need a break, practice guided meditation on hoopla, listen to a new-to-you podcast, or chill out with a free movie from Kanopy.

If you’re not sure where to start, send us your questions through our Ask a Librarian service!