Online Classes

Great Courses
Streaming eVideo provided by the West Hartford Library Foundation, Thomas F. Kilfoil Bequest.
West Hartford cardholders can access Great Courses videos through the Libby App, available for free from the Android or Apple Store . Those who prefer to use a desktop can access the materials here: https://libbyapp.com/library/libraryconnection. When you are signed in with your West Hartford card, choose “Extras” and then “The Great Courses Library Collection”.

Skillshare
This online learning community features thousands of classes for the creative and the curious. Topics include web development, computer programming, art, business, cooking, crafts, design, freelance, illustration, leadership, photography, video, and so much more. To access Skillshare, please complete this form or call us at 860.561.6990. You will receive an email invitation to create an account, and you will be able to access Skillshare for four weeks.
Transparent Language
Web-based instruction and practice for over 100 world languages from Transparent Languages and Recorded Books.  Follow this link to create your account; then learn and practice from any computer with Internet access.
Universal Class
More than 500 classes across all subject areas.

Additional Recommended Resources

Duolingo   “fun” language learning site for foreign languages
Khan Academy  free online classes site
Edx  free MOOC classes from the world’s best universities

Starting 11/1/2025, the library will no longer provide access to Learning Express Library. To access similar content, you may explore Universal Class (see above).