Adult Learning
Adult Programs and News
Free Medicare Info Sessions by Medicare Teachers
Sep 26, 2025
Medicare Teachers sessions in October and November for adults 65+, plan reviews, and caregivers at various library branches.
Menopause Awareness Month
Oct 21, 2025
October is Menopause Awareness Month. Please join us this month and beyond for programs about menopause.
Continuing Education Programs
Adult Programs and Resources
GED and ESL classes are at a Library location near you!
Oct 10, 2025
This fall, City Colleges and UIC's Center for Literacy will be offering free GED and ESL classes at libraries.
Dementia and Alzheimer's Programs and Resources
Nov 04, 2025
The library offers programs and resources for those living with dementia and their caregivers
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.