Online Learning & Research

Welcome to the Library. What interests may we help you grow?


Learn and expand new interests with a variety of resources in numerous formats.

  • Online databases in a variety of subjects 
  • Digital audiobooks, books, magazines, music, newspapers, video, and more  
  • Lifelong learning online classes and tutorials

Virtual Courses from the Library


For all ages and interests

Featured Tutorial

Let's Dish - Join Holly, the Adult Services Librarian, to learn recipes featured in, or inspired by, books across a variety of genres and time periods.


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Mango Languages


Learn to speak new languages with over 70 foreign language courses featuring native speakers, over 17 English as a Second Language/English Language Learners courses, and mobile apps with self-paced lessons.

  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • French
  • German
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • And many more...


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PressReader


Download select digital newspapers, including The Dallas Morning News, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Post, as well as magazines. Access over 6,000 publications from over 100 countries in 60+ languages.

This service has been generously provided by the Highland Park Quality of Life Foundation.

To access PressReader away from the Library - Visit PressReader on your computer or tablet through a web browser or the Pressreader app.
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Lynda.com


Explore interactive tutorials on business, software, technology, and creative skills.

Learn Adobe Photoshop, app design, JavaScript, HTML, and more. Follow learning paths to explore careers:

  • Become a Digital Illustrator
  • Become a Graphic Designer
  • Become a Photographer
  • Become a Project Manager
  • And many more...