Long Beach Public Library Showcases Gale Courses, Free, Instructor-Led Online Courses, For The Month Of June

Long Beach CA

02 June, 2022

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Press release from the City of Long Beach: June 1, 2022 Long Beach, CA – The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) is showcasing Gale Courses for the month of June. Gale Courses offers more than 350 free, instructor-led online classes on topics including personal development, health and wellness, creative writing, computer programming, business management, GED test preparation and much more. Gal Courses is available to LBPL cardholders for free through the Digital Library. Coursework is available 24/7, offering flexibility to fit any schedule. "The Library is an integral part of our city's education network and supports our community by offering amazing resources like Gale Courses that help people to learn new skills," said Mayor Robert Garcia. All courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin each month. The courses are entirely web-based with comprehensive lessons, assignments, quizzes and interaction with fellow students. A college-level instructor coordinates every course by facilitating discussions, answering questions and giving feedback. Many courses offer certifications or continuing education units. "Part of our mission at Long Beach Public Library is to inspire and encourage life-long learning in our community," said Christine Hertzel, Acting Director of Library Services. "With Gale Courses, cardholders can brush up on key workplace skills desired by employers while also expanding their own personal development and enrichment. The course catalog offers something for everyone." Library patrons can enroll and participate in courses from home, use the Library's public computers or check out a Chromebook and Mifi through LBPL Tech To-Go. For more information about the catalog of courses offered or to enroll in a course, visit the Digital Library. About the City of Long Beach Home to approximately 470,000 people, the multiple award-winning and innovative City of Long Beach offers all the world-class amenities of a large metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods nestled together along the California coast. As a full-service charter city, Long Beach is home to the Queen Mary, Aquarium of the Pacific, several museums and theaters, a highly-rated school district, Long Beach Airport, the Port of Long Beach, as well as many award-winning City departments such as Health, Parks, Recreation and Marine, Development Services and more. The City also has a highly-respected university and city college, two historic ranchos, five hospitals, five golf courses, 171 parks, miles of beaches, marinas, bike paths, and a Bike Share program. For more information about the City of Long Beach, visit http://longbeach.gov/. Follow us on social to keep up with the latest news: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. About Long Beach Public Library Long Beach Public Library, founded in 1896, serves a diverse urban city of close to half a million people. The Long Beach Public Library system includes the Billie Jean King Main Library and eleven neighborhood libraries and a vibrant online presence. In summer of 2017, the Long Beach Public Library was awarded the National Medal for Library and Museum Services in recognition of successful community-collaborations, innovative STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and literacy-focused programs to the residents of Long Beach. With an emphasis on providing free and equal access to information and support for learning for a lifetime, the Library offers books, media, databases, Internet access, Family Learning Centers, makerspaces, and a variety of events ranging from story times to educational and cultural programs. For more information, visit http://www.longbeach.gov/library, "Like" the Long Beach Public Library on Facebook, and follow along on Twitter and Instagram. This press release was produced by the City of Long Beach. The views expressed here are the author's own.