The Folsom Public Library added a broad array of free software to help library patrons learn new vocational and educational skills, earn professional certificates, and prepare for jobs.
Thanks to a grant from the California State Library and funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), library patrons now have free access to thousands of online classes from six providers: Coursera, GetSetUp, LearningExpress, LinkedIn Learning, Northstar, and Skillshare.
These online resources expand the digital workforce platform offerings at Folsom Public Library and allow patrons to visit the website or use the library’s public internet computers to participate in online classes, take practice exams, learn new skills, and more. Access to these platforms normally comes with subscriptions and other fees, but for at least one year through ARPA funding, they are all available for free to any California library user.
