Mango is a free language-learning program available through the library. All you need is a valid Danville Public Library card, and you will have access to 72 different languages to learn. The easy-to-navigate website has structured classes of varying lengths and experience levels. Cardholders can also watch movies in several different languages on Mango. They have movies appropriate for a wide range of age levels.
Mango labs shows you what projects they are currently working on and allows you to vote for your favorites and ask to be notified when the class becomes available.
Have a look at Mango.   Echa un vistazo a Mango.    ਅੰਬਾਂ ‘ਤੇ ਨਜ਼ਰ ਮਾਰੋ  Edrychwch ar Mango. 망고 좀 봐.   Spójrz na Mango.

Illinois DMV Practice Tests offers a selection of practice tests for cards, CDL, motorcycles, ranging from easy to difficult. You can also find handbooks in both English and Spanish.

 

Large collection of streaming music, available free to Danville Public Library patrons for home listening. Collections include American Music, Classical, Contemporary, Jazz, Popular, and Smithsonian Global Sound. To access, click “Log in” in the upper right corner, enter “Danville Public Library” in the institution box, then enter your full library barcode when prompted. [Help]

Available with a Danville Public Library card, BookFlix has children’s books available as videos, so you can watch the story (a bit like Reading Rainbow). Included are lessons plans, games, ebooks, and more related to each topic. This would be a great resource for homeschooled students or kids who want an extra opportunity to learn reading skills.

Click here for a video tutorial on BookFLIX.

If you need a library card (or to renew your card), click here.

Gale Courses are online instructor-led courses in a wide variety of topics — all free to DPL cardholders.  There are hundreds of courses available, with more added frequently.

Whether you’re looking for professional development or personal enrichment, these six-week courses are the perfect way to learn a new skill or enhance your existing ones.  You’ll spend roughly two to four hours each week completing two engaging lessons in an enjoyable, interactive learning environment.  Expert instructors develop and lead every course, and you’ll be able to interact with them and with fellow students in lively online discussion areas.  New sessions start every month, so you can sign up anytime.  Upon completing a course with a passing score, you’ll get an award of completion from your learning institution.

More information (PDFs):

• Quick Start Guide (enrolling in a course)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• List of Courses (as of 7/6/16)

Log In to Gale Courses

Need More Help?

For questions not covered by the above documents, email DPL Executive Director Jennifer Hess at jhess@danvillepubliclibrary.org.

 

Creativebug is a resource with over 1,000 award-winning art and craft video classes taught by recognized design experts and artists.

Would you like to make jewelry to give as presents this holiday season? Looking to step up you cake-decorating game?

All you need is you Danville Public Library card number to create an account. Then you will have unlimited access to Creativebug’s selection of classes.

You can search by instructor, topic, and more to find the perfect class for you!