Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Montgomery County Libraries - Unlimited Access during COVID-19

The Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) can keep residents connected and engaged while staying indoors.




MCPL Digital Library Card- DIGITAL
Get a Digital Library Card for Immediate Use New & Improved
The Digital Library Card may be used to place holds on desired titles and use most online services.
Please exchange the digital library card for a full-service library card at any MCPL library. You will be asked to verify the information you entered with photo ID and proof of address.
Click Here To Get A Digital Library Card Now




ARTS AND CREATIVITY
How about starting a new project and having some creative fun. The Montgomery County Public
Library offers residents Creativebug - Craft Classes & Workshops - What will you make today? your mind engaged with Creativebug. Experience the joy of making with thousands of award-winning video classes taught by top designers and artists. All accessible through the MCPL's digital platform
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FREE ENTERTAINMENT TO TAKE YOUR MIND OFF THE VIRUS
The MCPL can connect you to:
Click to here access free e-books
Click to here access free e-Magazines
Click here to view free British TV favorites including new episodes of series familiar from PBS
Click here to view free independent, foreign language and classic movies and documentaries



BOOK CLUB
The Montgomery County Public Library can connect residents to the free online book club.
Start today and enjoy connecting with others who like ready and sharing their observations about 
Click here to learn more





FREE COURSES ON WELLNESS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, COOKING AND LIFE SKILLS
Session developed by professors and other experts help you increase your knowledge and perspective on various topics
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FREE COURSES TO LEARN NEW SKILLS WHILE YOU’RE STUCK IN THE HOUSE 

There are also extensive workplace-oriented courses related to computers, technology, presentations and related topics especially for those returning to the job market or looking to upgrade basic skills 
Click here to learn and gain new skills



The Learning Express Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and e-books to
help customers of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement; skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science; career certification and licensure exam prep; college and grad school entrance test prep; GED® test prep; and more. 



LYNDA
Lynda.com is a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals (generally more specialized courses than above).


FREE ADVICE IN THE MEANTIME FOR KEEPING YOUR MONEY SAFEThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) - The CFPB is committed to providing
consumers with up-to-date information and resources to protect and manage their finances during this difficult time as the situation evolves. Federal, state, and local governments are working to respond to the growing public health threat of coronavirus, or COVID-19.
Click here for the CFPB website



FREE ADVICE ON INVESTMENTS WHILE THE ECONOMY RECOVERS 
Financial information about publicly traded companies, company contact information, company profiles, analyst reports, and industry peer comparisons. Provides information on stocks, mutual funds, ETFs (exchange-traded-funds), and return information on various investment indexes, sectors, industries, and fund categories. 

Plus explore information and investment advice on stocks, industries, mutual funds, options, and convertibles. Allows screening by various criteria to create prospect lists.