Adult Learners

Check out our resources for Children and Teens.

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.

Need help? Email orelib [at] oregonlibrary.org (subject: Library%20Card%20Issues) (orelib[at]oregonlibrary[dot]org) with your name and card number.

Library Collections

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.

¡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 Resources for Adult Learners

Britannica Library

Britannica Library is the go-to online encyclopedia for all ages

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Provided by BadgerLink

Explora

Explora is a search interface with articles from magazines, newspapers, journals, and encyclopedias

Provided by BadgerLink

GCFGlobal

GCFGlobal.org is a free online resource that provides training and skill building on more than 200 topics, including 2,300+ lessons, 2,000+ videos, and 50+ interactives and games.

OverDrive Libby

OverDrive is an online collection of downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines 

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Provided in collaboration with WPLC

Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online is an online language learning resource

  • Create a personal account and start learning
  • KidSpeak is Transparent Language Online for kids! Once you login, click on KidSpeak.
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Paid for by the Oregon Public Library