Lifelong Learning

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Love to Learn?

Whether you’re interested in learning for personal growth or professional development, we have free online resources to help you continue your education in everything from math to meditation. Use your Broward County Library card to access a world of knowledge and discovery.

Online Resources

  • ​​ Adult Learning C​e​nter - Brainfuse
    Live, professional assistance in résumé/cover letter writing, career coaching, GED and U.S. Citizenship test prep, college placement prep, Microsoft Office Essential Skills series and more. Live assistance available every day from 11AM-11:55PM.​ ​Available on: ​Apple® | Android™

  • Chess - ​Live Tutoring - a Brainfuse Featured Service​​
    Learn chess strategies and improve your cognitive thinking with an expert chess coach. Click on the Online Resources button for access to information the basics of chess, tactics and maneuvers.

  • Gale Courses​
    Hundreds of courses focused on professional development, technology skills, and personal enrichment. Six-week long courses are taught entirely online by instructors, and new sessions begin every month.​

  • ​Hoopla
    Borrow movies, music, eAudiobooks, eBooks, comics and TV shows to watch on your computer, tablet, phone or TV. With no waiting, titles can be streamed immediately or downloaded for offline enjoyment later. Hundreds of thousands of titles to choose from, with more being added daily. Mobile apps: Apple® | An​droid | Amazon Fire

  • LinkedIn Learning
    Online platform for learning business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. T​o access, obtain an NSU eCard and then log in with your BCL card.*

  • Overdrive
    Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines using just your library card. Millions of titles including New York Times Bestsellers. Overdrive Help or andTechnical support are available. To access on mobile app download Libby which will help you find and download titles from Overdrive.

  • Roset​ta St​one
    Includes 30 languages with core lessons to build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills and also includes focused activities to refine grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more. Rosetta Stone is accessible from anywhere and the mobile app reinforces language learning on the go. Download the mobile app: Apple® | Android ​then auth​enticate ​your account.

  • The Great Courses - via Kanopy
    Study everything from world history to how to draw, cook, practice yoga, money management and more. Browse the ​ subjects to find even more educational content.

  • Universal Class
    Online courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge for either personal or professional reasons. Over 500 courses available (everything from the ABC's of Algebra to Yoga 101).

​*NSU/Nova Southeastern University, BCL/Broward County Library​