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Adult Education Director

Sandy Hancock

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20 N. Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903

719-531-6333 x6202

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Welcome to PPLD's Adult Education Guide!

This guide is intended as a starting place for online resources related to adult education. Use the tabs on the left to locate frequently recommended resources.

Classes and resources provided at Pikes Peak Library District promote lifelong learning and community involvement for adults. Resources and classes are provided free of charge.

Contact: (719) 531-6333 x. 7225

Library Databases.

Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
Searches almost 3500 full text academic and scholarly journals.
Adult Learning Center This link opens in a new window
Whether you are going back to school, switching jobs or just want to brush up on an academic skill, the Adult Learning Center will help you achieve your goals. It offers live tutoring, skills building, writing lab and test center, such as GED and US Citizenship.

All-In-One Search This link opens in a new window
Search a number of databases covering a variety of topics.
CustomGuide This link opens in a new window
Learn by doing, not just watching. Take interactive classes and earn certificates for training in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Google apps (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Classroom); email systems (Outlook, Gmail); virtual platforms (Google Meet, Skype, Teams, Zoom) and much more. New users need to create an account.
HelpNow (Brainfuse) This link opens in a new window
Live homework help and skills building from expert tutors in math, science, social studies and English plus writing and reading assistance. Designed for grades K - Adults. Tutors available online Monday - Sunday from 2 - 11 p.m. MDT.
LinkedIn Learning This link opens in a new window
Learn business, creative, and technology skills, plus much more to achieve your personal and professional goals. Formerly lynda.com.
Mango Languages This link opens in a new window
Learn a new language! Choose over 70 languages, including English as a Second Language (ESL) options.
Peterson's Test Prep (formerly Testing and Education Reference Center) This link opens in a new window
Peterson's Test Prep (formerly Testing and Education Reference Center) is an online tool that students of all ages can use for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance, and exploring careers. Students can turn future goals into realities with test prep assistance for career certification exams, as well as, advice on resumes, cover letters, interviewing and networking, and much more.

HelpNow (Brainfuse en Español)
Tutores en vivo que ayudan en tareas de matemáticas, ciencia, ciencias sociales e inglés para niños y adultos.
Los tutores están disponibles todos los días de 2:00 p. m. - 11:00 p. m. MDT. Cambie el idioma usando el boton arriba a la derecha, hay inglés, español y francés dsponible.

Pikes Peak Library District A-Z Database List

What are Subject Guides?

Subject Guides are mini-websites that offer resources and library services on a specific topic or subject.
Click on one of the blue tabs to the left of this page to navigate through the guide and access resources.
All pages are printable (see option at the bottom of this page).
Subject Guides are accessible at the library, or from anywhere in the world with wifi, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
You can search for information or resources in the search box at the top right of the page.