Adult Services

Your public library offers materials, services, and programs designed to meet a variety of needs throughout adult life.  Whether you are just entering the "real world", coming back to the Library as a new parent, re-entering the workforce, or ready to retire and enjoy the future, the Library has something for you!

Adult Resources

Lynda.com

Lynda.com is an online educational site that includes over 3,000 courses (and over 130,000 videos) in popular fields like web design, web development, IT, education/instruction, media production, and business.

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Pronunciator - ACCESS ENDS 12/31/17 Replaced with Mango Languages

Pronunciator is a language learning service covering 80 languages offering a range of language skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

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Universal Class

An online education experience offering over 540 courses in subjects like entrepreneurship, technology, health, career assistance, and more.

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LearningExpress Library - ACCESS ENDS 12/31/17

Learning Express Library is an interactive database with over 25 practice tests for GED testing and standardized exams for students and professionals.

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Adult Programs & Events

Microsoft Word Intermediate

Tuesday, October 16 9:30 AM
University City Regional

Join us for a follow up to the Microsoft Word Basics class. After a brief review, we'll discuss paragraph formatting, headers & footers, and other more advanced topics. Previous Microsoft Word experience is required.

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Technology Tutors: 1-on-1 Support Session

Tuesday, October 16 10:00 AM
Main Library

Sign up for a 1 hour individual session with a library staff member to get help with computer basics, Microsoft Office, Internet, email, or other topics. Call 704-416-0101 or come to the Reference Desk on the second floor of Main Library.

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Spanish Conversation Club

Tuesday, October 16 10:30 AM
Morrison Regional

Discuss current events and special topics like cooking and culture or listen to a guest speaker. Only Spanish is spoken and native speakers are there to help with difficult vocabulary and grammar.

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Technology Tutor: 1-on-1 Session

Tuesday, October 16 11:00 AM
Hickory Grove

One-on-one computer help sessions with a technology tutor. Topics covered include, but are not limited to, Microsoft Office, Internet, email, library resources, and online applications. Please provide topic of interest.

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Contact Adult Services

Phone: 704-416-0617
David Sniffin, Adult Services Coordinator

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Hours of Operation

Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed