Online Learning Courses

Want to think faster, focus better and remember more? BrainHQ, opens a new window can help improve your brain health with clinically proven brain training exercises.

*Patrons who previously accessed BrainHQ via Arapahoe Libraries are not automatically set up in the new system. Login credentials will need to be re-validated. Simply login with your Arapahoe libraries card number and PIN.

Creativebug lets you experience the joy of making with over 1,000 award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists. Learn how to paint, knit, crochet, sew, screen print and more.

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FinancialFit, opens a new window provides personal finance lessons to guide your biggest financial decisions on a unique learning platform available through Arapahoe Libraries. FinancialFit offers short, easy-to-understand lessons, videos and interactive tools to help you make informed financial decisions and achieve your financial goals.

Looking to enhance your career or enrich your personal life? With Gale Courses, opens a new window you can explore hundreds of interactive courses on adult education topics. All courses are self-paced and led by expert instructors. Best of all, they are offered at no cost to you with your library card! Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin every month. What are you waiting for?

• Need help? Watch this tutorial video, opens a new window to get started.

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Access the Gale Courses student login, opens a new window using your username and PIN.

Want to be more successful at work or school? Are you working to become a U.S. Citizen? Learning Express Library, opens a new window can help! Take lessons to build skills in math, reading, grammar and vocabulary. Take practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, teacher certification, law enforcement and United States Citizenship exams. You'll also find invaluable career resources for job search skills, resume-building and career certification. Get started today!

• Some content may not work on mobile devices.
• Need help? Check out this tutorial video, opens a new window to get started.

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Access the Learning Express Library student login, opens a new window using your username and PIN.

LinkedIn Learning is the leading online learning platform to help you learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. The LinkedIn Learning video library features engaging, top-quality courses taught by recognized industry experts.

If asked for a library ID please use the following:

• Library ID: arapahoelibraries

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Looking for help using your favorite library resource? Niche Academy has ready-to-use tutorials for resources such as OverDrive, Kanopy, Hoopla and more.



Learn a new language

Pronunciator, opens a new window offers language courses tailored to your goals — whether you’re learning for business or travel or mastering a new dialect. Choose from over 315 languages, most taught in your native language.

Other features:

• Comprehensive English language learning (ELL/ESL/ESOL) platform.
• U.S. and Canadian citizenship test prep courses.
• Video clips with native speakers.
• Pronunciation mastery.
• Support for all learning styles (auditory, visual, hands-on).
• Support for learners with visual impairment or at basic literacy levels.
• Available on desktop and mobile.

To get started, sign in with your library card. Select the language you speak and the one you want to learn, then click on a section to start learning.

Use Pronunciator, opens a new window, Rosetta Stone, opens a new window and other language resources for free with your Arapahoe Libraries card.

Improve your English or learn another language with Rosetta Stone Library Solution, opens a new window. This is an effective, easy-to-use program that allows you to learn a new language on your own time.

• If accessing via the Rosetta Stone mobile app:
  • If you are a new user, follow this link, opens a new window to first create an account 
  • Sign in on app using Work or School account option
  • Enter "araplib" in Namespace field

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Access the Rosetta Stone Library Solution student login, opens a new window using your username and PIN.

Treehouse is an online video and interactive learning platform with a focus on the design and development of websites, mobile and web apps. Classes include coding languages like Objective-C, HTML, CSS, PHP, Ruby, JavaScript and SQL. In addition to coding languages, learn about user experience, business and more.  Treehouse offers unlimited access to over 1,000 video tutorials, quizzes and code challenges created by experts. The course library is continually refreshed with the latest on web technology.

• Learn more about Treehouse through this brief video, opens a new window.
• If you do not have an account, you will be required to fill out a form to request access. Once approved, you may log into Treehouse with your email and password.

Learn and improve skills across business, tech, design and more with Udemy from Gale, opens a new window. Includes 10,000+ on-demand video courses in multiple languages.

• Udemy Mobile Access Instructions