Adult Learning
Adult Programs and News
Register for/RegÃstrese para las Clases ESL at Bezazian
12/11 at 10am and 12/17 at 3pm
La biblioteca Bezazian ofrecerá clases gratuitas de ESL a través de los colegios comunitarios de la ciudad este invierno.
Register for GED Classes at Woodson Library
Dec 3 at 12pm and Dec 17 at 4pm
GED classes will start at Woodson through Olive Harvey in January. Come to either registration date in December to learn more and sign up.
Continuing Education Programs
Adult Programs and Resources
Mental Health Programs and Resources
Nov 10, 2025
Mental health affects us all year. Check out some programs and local and national resources.
GED and ESL classes are at a Library location near you!
Nov 24, 2025
New classes start this winter. City Colleges and UIC's Center for Literacy are offering free GED and ESL classes at libraries.
High School Equivalency Test Books
Test Prep Books
Digital Skills
Get Computer Help from CyberNavigator Technology Tutors
Computer help from CyberNavigator technology tutors are available in CPL locations across the city.
Build Your Digital Skills With Library Resources
Did you know Chicago Public Library has online resources to help you build your digital skills? Here are some easy ways to get started.
Digital Skills Online Resources
Chicago DigitalLearn: Getting Started on a Computer
Learn about computers and how to use them, including how to use a mouse and keyboard.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Navigating a Website
Learn to navigate your way around websites.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Accounts and Passwords
Learn the basics of creating online accounts, including creating secure passwords and keeping accounts safe.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Intro to Email
New to email? Take this class to get started. Learn what email is, how to set up an account, how to reply to and send emails, and more.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Getting Started on a Computer
Learn about computers and how to use them, including how to use a mouse and keyboard.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Navigating a Website
Learn to navigate your way around websites.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Accounts and Passwords
Learn the basics of creating online accounts, including creating secure passwords and keeping accounts safe.
Chicago DigitalLearn: Intro to Email
New to email? Take this class to get started. Learn what email is, how to set up an account, how to reply to and send emails, and more.
ONLINE LEARNING AND TUTORING
Learn English
Find English Language Classes in Chicago
Are you learning English? Here are some resources for free English classes that can help you with your English learning goals.
Use Cell-Ed to Practice English Anytime, Anywhere
Cell-Ed is an easy-to-use app that can help you practice English and much more.
Resources for Learning English as a Second Language
Adult learners, explore these free resources for help learning English.
Find English Language Classes in Chicago
Are you learning English? Here are some resources for free English classes that can help you with your English learning goals.
Use Cell-Ed to Practice English Anytime, Anywhere
Cell-Ed is an easy-to-use app that can help you practice English and much more.
Resources for Learning English as a Second Language
Adult learners, explore these free resources for help learning English.
English Language Learning Books
Lifelong Learning
LinkedIn Learning: How to Use LinkedIn Learning
Learn about using LinkedIn Learning. After logging in with your CPL library card, search for "How to Use LinkedIn Learning" to get started.
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub)
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future.
Hoopla: The Great Courses Video Collection
The hoopla BingePass includes unlimited streaming of The Great Courses Library Collection for 7 days using one borrow.
Cell-Ed: Build Skills for Life and Work
Cell-ed is an app with self-guided mini-lessons for building essential life and work skills including English and Spanish Language Learning.
LinkedIn Learning: How to Use LinkedIn Learning
Learn about using LinkedIn Learning. After logging in with your CPL library card, search for "How to Use LinkedIn Learning" to get started.
Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub)
The Illinois Financial Wellness Hub (FinWell Hub) provides free resources to help all Illinois residents plan a better financial future.
Hoopla: The Great Courses Video Collection
The hoopla BingePass includes unlimited streaming of The Great Courses Library Collection for 7 days using one borrow.
Cell-Ed: Build Skills for Life and Work
Cell-ed is an app with self-guided mini-lessons for building essential life and work skills including English and Spanish Language Learning.