Online Classes

ArtistWorks provides players with world-class musical instruction from Grammy Award-winning professionals. ArtistWorks for Libraries offers users a guided path of video lessons containing everything they need to reach their musical goals. All levels of players are welcome!

• Instruction in piano, guitar, voice, banjo, fiddle, harmonica, ukulele, and much more! 
• Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, Rock, Classical and More
• Hundreds of hours of high-quality video instruction
• Studio quality play-along tracks
• Downloadable written materials, tablature, and sheet music
• Supported languages: English

The fastest and easiest way to learn how to use a computer is with video tutorials. Now you can learn computer and internet basics quickly and become comfortable with everything your computer has to offer. From LearningExpress Library.

You will be required to create a LearningExpress Library account to use this resource.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

Craftsy is an online resource for all creative makers, where you can find everything you need – from basic instruction to advanced techniques. It’s a community of enthusiastic makers, from quilters and sewers, to cake decorators and painters, wanting to create beautiful things and express their creativity.

Check out a 7-day pass through the Libby app or https://libbyapp.com/.  For help getting started, take a look at our Quick Start Guide.

¡Accede a clases divertidas y creativas a través de Craftsy en Español donde puedes expresarte cocinando, dibujando, tejiendo, acolchando y más! Encuéntralo gratis en nuestra biblioteca en “Extras” en @LibbyApp. This is a seven-day checkout.

Check out our Quick Start Guide to get started.

FinancialFit offers short, easy-to-understand lessons, videos, and interactive tools to help you make informed financial decisions and achieve your financial goals. Choose from subjects like: 

• Creating a budget
• Managing debt
• Paying for college
• Marriage and partnership
• Planning for emergencies
• Setting up your financial life
  ...and much more!

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design, and personal interests. Connect to 4,000+ on-demand video courses taught by world-class instructors. Courses cover content on leadership and management, coding, design, marketing, IT operations, data science, project management, human resources, sales, accounting and finance, and productivity. Powered by the Udemy for Business collection.

This resource requires that you create an account.  You can log in with an existing Google or Microsoft account, or create an account with Gale Cengage.

NOTE: This resource is only available to users with regular library cards. eCards are not compatible. You can convert your eCard by visiting one of our community libraries.
NOTE: Users must be physically within Alameda County to use this resource.
NOTE: The Udemy for Business app is not currently available for library users.

If you are denied access to this resource, check out our Quick Start Guide. 

The Great Courses Library Collection is the leading global media brand for lifelong learning and personal enrichment, with hundreds of courses spanning thousands of in-depth video lectures on subjects like Science, Health & Wellness, and much more.
7-day check out. 

Access the Great Courses through the Libby app from your favorite app store.  You can also access it using the Libby Site

Check out our Quick Start Guide to get started.

Homework Central gives student researchers access to five resources: 

• CultureGrams: Offers unique, concise cultural information, multimedia, and vital statistics on the countries of the world, US states, and Canadian provinces. (Grades 3-12)
• eLibrary: Offers a collection of multidisciplinary periodical and digital media content, designed for beginning and intermediate researchers. (Grades 6+)
• ProQuest Research Companion: eLearning platform offering multimedia-based lessons on information literacy principles including finding, evaluating, and using information. (Grades 8+)
• SIRS Discoverer: Selected content for novice researchers, especially elementary and middle school students and educators. (Grades 3-9)
• SIRS Issues Researcher: Curriculum-aligned database of content organized by complex issues, ideally for middle and high school students and educators. (Grades 6+)

This resource is available courtesy of the California State Library.

hoopla BingePass lets you, well, binge! Entire collections of streaming content are at your fingertips with just one 7-day checkout.

hoopla's BIngePass collection includes materials for adults, teens, and kids.  Choose from a growing collection of content.

The Great Courses Library Collection is the leading global media brand for lifelong learning and personal enrichment, with hundreds of courses spanning thousands of in-depth video lectures on subjects like Science, Health & Wellness, and much more.
This is part of hoopla's Bingepass collection.  7-day check out.

Access the Great Courses through the hoopla app from your favorite app store.  You can also access it using the hoopla site.

Incredibly engaging, interactive, and educational, Hellosaurus puts kids ages 2 to 8 in their favorite shows. Featuring popular titles like The Wiggles and Love, Diana, children develop life skills independently and safely by having fun. One borrow gets them all the Hellosaurus they want for 7 days.

You must download the Hellosaurus iOS or Android app to your mobile device to play this content. No signup is needed. 

LinkedIn Learning for Library provides unlimited access to great content from Lynda.com plus courses offered in English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Mandarin, and Portuguese.
Users of any skill level will find bite-size tutorials or comprehensive courses on hundreds of topics the latest software, creative, and business skills.  All you need to get started is your library card/PIN.

If you choose to use the LinkedIn Learning app, our library ID is aclibrary. For help, check out our Quick Start Guide.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.

NOTE: Due to privacy concerns, the library version of LinkedIn Learning is anonymous.  This means that certificates earned by library users will not have the student's name on them. 

Northstar Digital Literacy defines the basic skills needed to perform tasks on computers and online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas:

• Essential Computer Skills - Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Using Email, Windows OS, Mac OS
• Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs
• Using Technology in Daily Life - Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint.

You will need to create an account to use this resource.

This resource is supported in whole or in part by funding provided by the State of California, administered by the California State Library.   

O’Reilly for Public Libraries offers unlimited access to 50K+ titles (including O’Reilly books in early release), 30K+ hours of video, case studies from top companies, learning paths, expert playlists, and more—with nearly 1,000 topics to explore in technology and business.

O'Reilly for Public Libraries replaces Safari Books Online.