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Community Learning Plazas

Community Learning Plazas

     
Language Learning Computer Skills Test Taking
Homework Job Search & Resume Citizenship
Family Literacy Health  
     

Language Learning

Available in library or from home with library card.Mango Languages
Learn and practice English through conversation. Log in to continue where you left off or click Start Learning!

U.S.A.Learns
A free site for learning English and improving basic reading, writing, speaking and life skills.

BBC Languages
Learn languages in your own time and have fun.

English Classes at the Library
Free English classes for adults at four library locations.

Computer Skills

Word Processing at your Library
Microsoft Word is available as part of classes offered at several branches as well as on many computers at the Community Technology Center in the Central Library. There are also other word processing options. Ask library staff for assistance.

Creating an Account or Email Address
Many personalized online services and online job applications require that you create a free account. This section can help!

NimbleFingers
Free online typing tests. NimbleFingers typing tests and tutorials will teach you typing fast!

TypingWeb
TypingWeb offers hundreds of typing lessons, interactive games, tests, and tips. Free Membership. Deep discounts for organizations.

Learn2Type
FREE online typing tutor and typing tests.

Dance Mat Typing
A fun colorful web site with animation and games introducing touch typing to children aged 7 to 11.

Internet Tutorials
Tutorials about using the internet.

Free Computer Skills Classes at the Library
Free computer skills classes.

Test Taking

Available in library or from home with library card. LearningExpress Library
Practice tests for GED, TOEFL and citizenship. ESL courses for Spanish-speakers.

Test Prep Preview
Free online practice tests: GED, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, professional tests and more.

Test Taking Tips
Improve your test taking and study skills with sections on cramming, note taking, tips for parents and more.

Free GED Test Preparation classes at the Library
Prepare for the GED. Free!

Homework

Denver Public Library Homework Resources

Kid Info
Links to thematic web sites relevant to the Pre K-12 curriculum as well as links to fun, informative non-educational web sites.

Information Please Homework Center
Authoritative answers to all kinds of factual questions provided in an engaging way.

Denver Public Schools: Parent Information

Job Search & Resume

The Denver Public Library Jobs Index
Job listings, resume how-to's, help with email, interview tips and more!

Resume-Resource
Resume writing guides, free resume samples, templates, cover letter examples, follow-up letters and thank you letters.

Job Searching (About.com)
Job search advice, job listings, job search engines, resume writing, cover letters, employment headlines and more.

WorkBloom
Job search and career resources, including resume and cover letter samples, career articles, and college admission articles.

Workshop: Your Life--Looking for a Job?
Do you know how to find a job? Do you know what employers are looking for and where they are looking? Attend this workshop and learn about the resources available at Denver Public Library and how to prepare yourself in order to find your next job. Offered free at four library locations.

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Citizenship

USCIS Naturalization Test Preparation
Read more about the Naturalization Test and find study materials.

Citizenship Links Links to many valuable citizenship resources.

EL Civics
Learn Civics with great pictures and easy words. Just click on a picture to start.

Available in library or from home with library card.LearningExpress Library
Practice tests for GED, TOEFL and citizenship. ESL courses for Spanish-speakers.

Family Literacy

Disney FamilyFun
Arts and crafts, recipes, parties for every holiday, birthday cakes, and many more ideas.

Disney Family Go
A fun, entertaining way to expand parenting knowledge.

Sesame Street
Animation, puppets, and live actors that stimulate young children's minds, improve letter and word recognition and more.

Denver Public Library Early Literacy Newsletter
Regular literacy newsletter from the Library with articles by experts and links to valuable resources including literacy resources for parents.

Health

MedlinePlus
Information to help answer health questions. Also, extensive information about drugs, an illustrated medical encyclopedia, interactive patient tutorials, and the latest health news. In many languages.

KidsHealth
Information free of "doctor speak" about health, behavior, and development from before birth through the teen years.

Health information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH)


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Updated: October 08, 2009