Adult Learners | Oregon Public Library

In addition to books, we also provide access to reliable online content. You may need a library card to access the resources on this page. If you do not have a library card, learn more about getting a library card on the Your Library Card page.

The library also offers monthly Tech Classes that cover how to use our online resources. See our calendar for a complete listing of events.

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Library Collections

Resource	Description
Adult Literacy Collection	Maybe English isn't your first language or maybe you haven't picked up a book in a long time. Our Adult Learner collection includes interesting books in English that are great for adults.
World Language Collection	¡Disfruta de libros populares en español! Tenemos una selección de libros de ficción y no ficción en español. Enjoy popular books in Spanish! We have a selection of fiction and non-fiction books in Spanish.
Books on CD and Playaway	Listening to books is reading! Learn with our collection of books on CD and Playaways. To use our audiobooks on CD, you need a CD player. To use our Playaways, you need AAA batteries and headphones.

Resource

Description

Adult Literacy Collection

Maybe English isn't your first language or maybe you haven't picked up a book in a long time. Our Adult Learner collection includes interesting books in English that are great for adults.

World Language Collection

¡Disfruta de libros populares en español! Tenemos una selección de libros de ficción y no ficción en español.

Enjoy popular books in Spanish! We have a selection of fiction and non-fiction books in Spanish.

Books on CD and Playaway

Listening to books is reading! Learn with our collection of books on CD and Playaways. To use our audiobooks on CD, you need a CD player. To use our Playaways, you need AAA batteries and headphones.

Online Library Resources

Resource	Description
Image Access Britannica Library	Online encyclopedia for adults and children. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access Explora	Search interface with articles from magazines, newspapers, journals, and encyclopedias. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access LearningExpress Library	Online skill building and test preparation. Includes full-text ebooks, courses, tutorials, and learning centers. Create a free account and start learning. Image Provided by BadgerLink
Image Access OverDrive	Check out and download free ebooks, digital audiobooks, magazines, and videos. Get started with the Libby app. Image Provided in collaboration with WPLC
Image Access Transparent Language Online	An online language learning resource. Create an account and start learning. Image Paid for by Oregon Public Library.

Free Online Resources

Resource	Description
GFC FreeLearn.org	GCFGlobal.org provides free training and skill building on more than 200 topics, including 2,300+ lessons, 2,000+ videos, and 50+ interactives and games.