Our series brings engaging national authors to you, free and open to all.
Choose the Sesquicentennial Author Series (special-events) link under What’s Happening to see the lineup.
K-12 Students: Get free after-school help with your schoolwork in our School Help Centers.
Choose the School Help link under Kids, Teens & Teachers.
Get free, live coaching for help with resumes, interview practice, career coaching and job searching.
Explore our digital resources to help you learn something new or deep dive into a topic of interest.
Visit Main Library in person or Reserve an Expert online for one-on-one help with your research and genealogy questions.
Choose the Local History & Genealogy link under Explore Your History for more information.
Stop back often to see what’s happening at your library.
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Get Job Help at a library location near you. Search on our Events page by Event Type “Job & Career” for locations and times. Services include job search help, technology skills training and information about how to connect with local resources and the state unemployment office.
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