Learn and Make
Creativity thrives at Richmond Hill Public Library! Learn, create, grow, and celebrate your curiosity with the support of books, kits, digital resources, and more — curated for makers like you!
Find makerspace and STEAM project kits at our branches.
Creativebug
In Library and at Home/Work Video Tutorial
Access Creativebug for free with your library membership. Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of online art and craft classes. Watch Creativebug's classes anytime, anywhere. Start and stop projects at your own pace since they never expire. No pressure, just possibilities!
Users need to create an individual account to use this resource.
Niche Academy
On Niche Academy, you'll find tutorials on familiar electronic resources to which RHPL subscribes, such as OverDrive, Hoopla, PressReader, and many more. You'll also find helpful tutorials on commonly asked questions including how to use Gmail, Facebook, Google Docs, and more.
LinkedIn Learning
In Library and At Home/Work Video Tutorial
LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com) provides trending, in-demand professional skills through on-demand video tutorials. The online learning site hosts over 160,000 videos in a variety of languages and on a variety of topics (including business, design, web development and multimedia skills) and software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite and open source applications). These courses are delivered by expert instructors and feature searchable transcripts that make it easy to find quick answers to questions. They also feature Certificates of Completion that can be uploaded to a LinkedIn profile.
In order to link your RHPL account to the LinkedIn Learning app, follow these steps:
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Download and install the LinkedIn Learning app from your app store
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On the home screen, select Sign In
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Click on Sign in with your library card. You'll be asked to enter your Library ID, which is rhpl
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Enter in your library barcode and PIN.
Mango Languages
In Library and at Home/Work Video Tutorial
70+ languages and counting! Learn a new language online or through the Mango app. Mango teaches practical conversation and cultural awareness for the world’s most popular languages. Each lesson incorporates interactive tools and rich imagery that eliminates boredom and keeps you engaged.
Users need to create an individual account to use this resource.
Brainfuse
In Library and at Home/Work Video Tutorial
Homework help has never been easier. Brainfuse offers live-tutoring to students (K-12) between 2-11 p.m. in math, science, reading, social studies, history, geography and language arts. Other services include writing labs, diagnostic testing and individualized flash card creation for studying.
New York Times: Cooking and Gaming
New York Times Cooking offers a thorough and diverse recipe collection, as well as tips and techniques to help you become a better and more creative home cook. Have fun and keep your mind sharp with New York Times Games, including the NYT Crossword and Spelling Bee.
