Online resources for learners of all ages and skill levels.
ArtistWorks for Libraries
Offers world-class music and art instruction through self-paced video lessons. To get started, register or sign in with your RBDigital account, then scroll down until you see Education.
Apps: iOS | Android | Kindle Fire | Download RBdigital App User Guide
Creativebug
Creativebug provides unlimited access to thousands of self-paced online art and craft classes. Login with your library card number and PIN. The first time you login on the website, you will create an account that you can use to access Creativebug through Android and iOS apps.
GCFLearnFree
GCFLearnFree.org, a program of Goodwill Industries of Eastern North Carolina, offers free online training on reading, math, job search, computer, and life skills.
The Great Courses
Get full access to video courses taught by the world’s top professors. To get started, sign up to Kanopy with your library card. (Great Courses videos do not count toward your Kanopy play credits.)
Apps: iOS | Android | Kindle Fire | Fire TV | Roku
Learning Express
Free online test preparation tools, skill-building materials, and career resources. For all ages and skill levels.To create your account, click “Register.”
Lynda.com
Lynda.com is a premier online learning resource offering more than 4,400 courses covering technical skills, creative techniques, business strategies, and more. Login with your library card number and PIN.
Method Test Prep
Online ACT and SAT test prep. Create an account/sign in to RBdigital to check out a renewable 7-day access pass to Method Test Prep, then choose “Access.”
Apps: iOS | Android | Kindle Fire | Download RBdigital App User Guide
Transparent Language Online
Transparent Language Online offers lessons in over 80 languages and includes courses in English as a Second Language. To access immersive language instruction for children, choose English Immersion, Spanish, or Chinese, and click on the KidSpeak tab. To create an account, click the Sign Up tab.
Tutor.com
Get live, one-to-one help in math, science, social studies, English, and job search skills everyday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For students in kindergarten through college introduction courses as well as adult job seekers. To login, enter your 7 digit library card number or the site code. To find out what the site code is, contact the Information Desk at 859-885-3523 or via email.
Universal Class
Universal Class offers over 500 online courses for patrons interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Enter your library card number to create an account.