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Creativebug
In Library and at Home/Work Video Tutorial
Access Creativebug for free with your RHPL card. Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch Creativebug's classes anytime, anywhere. Start and stop projects at your own pace since they never expire. No pressure, just possibilities!
Niche Academy
On Niche Academy, you'll find tutorials on familiar electronic resources to which RHPL subscribes, such as OverDrive, Hoopla, PressReader, Lynda and many more. You'll also find helpful tutorials on commonly asked questions including how to use Gmail, Facebook, Google Docs, and more.
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
NOTE: Lynda.com will become LinkedIn Learning as of April 12, 2021. Find out more.
In Library and At Home/Work Video Tutorial
LinkedIn Learning provides trending, in-demand professional skills through on-demand video tutorials. The online learning site hosts over 160,000 videos in a variety of languages and on a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications). These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts that make it easy to find quick answers to questions. They also feature Certificates of Completion that can be uploaded to a LinkedIn profile.
In order to link your RHPL account to the LinkedIn Learning app, follow these steps:
- Download and install the LinkedIn Learning app from your app store
- On the home screen, select Sign In
- Click on Sign in with your library card. You'll be asked to enter your Library ID, which is rhpl
- Enter in your library barcode and PIN.
Ancestry Library Edition
In Library and at Home/Work Video Tutorial
Ancestry (Library Edition) will be available for in-home use until December 31, 2021. After this date, this resource will be available for in-library use only.
Learn more about your ancestors, help preserve their stories and share them with future generations through billions of genealogical records with Ancestry Library Edition. You can now access this resource from home with a valid RHPL card. Thanks to ProQuest and its partner Ancestry for providing this service.
Mango Languages
In Library and at Home/Work Video Tutorial
70+ languages and counting! Learn a new language online or through the Mango app. Mango teaches practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world’s most popular languages. Each lesson incorporates interactive tools and rich imagery that eliminates boredom and keeps you engaged.
Little Pim
Language learning for kids 0-6, this resource introduces children to foreign languages in a way they can understand and enjoy. Accessible and engaging for young children, the method incorporates words and themes that are relevant to the child’s daily life, and research shows that early language learning enhances verbal development, social and cognitive skills.
Brainfuse
In Library and at Home/Work Video Tutorial
Homework help has never been easier. Brainfuse offers live-tutoring to students (K-12) between 2-11 p.m. in math, science, reading, social studies, history, geography and language arts. Other services include writing labs, diagnostic testing and individualized flash card creation for studying.
STEAM Kits
Our STEAM Kits present a unique opportunity for hands-on learning with school-aged children. Use your RHPL card to check out a STEAM Kit from Central Library and discover topics like robotics, coding, optics, gravity, and more!