Today, April 15, we are joining in the celebration of Jackie Robinson Day! The day commemorates the day Robinson made his major league debut. Check out these resources from the Pratt Library about his life and legacy. 

by Lydia Wilde, Library Associate II

Oftentimes, I hear people refer to themselves as “computer illiterate.” But the Pratt Library is here to help you navigate the world of technology. Here are some free resources you can access with a Pratt Library card.

Digital Learn

Digital Learn provides introductory courses on several topics, such as computers (Windows and Mac), navigating a website, being safe online, software, social media, mobile devices (Android only), and other topics.

 Learn more at https://www.digitallearn.org/

Gale Courses

Free access with an Enoch Pratt Free Library card.

Gale Courses includes computer and technology courses that suit a wide range of skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Gale Courses has courses on Adobe, Microsoft, and other applications.

Visit at https://www.prattlibrary.org/research/databases/personal-professional-improvement-classes

GCF Learn Free

GCF Learn Free has tutorials on computer basics, the Internet, Microsoft Office, and other topics.

Explore at https://edu.gcfglobal.org/en/

Khan Academy

Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom. 

Khan Academy offers courses on math, science, computing, history, art history, economics, and more, including K-14 and test preparation (SAT, Praxis, LSAT) content.

Learn more at https://www.khanacademy.org/

Microsoft 365 Training

Microsoft provides introductory videos and directions on using Outlook, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Yammer, and Access.

Visit at https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/training

Tech Boomers

Tech Boomers has over 100 free courses with thousands of step-by-step tutorials and informational articles that can help you learn anything and everything about computers, social media, Android, iPhone, apps, shopping online, technology basics, and other topics.

Explore at https://techboomers.com/

Don’t wait for Spring Break to pick up a great read! Go on a virtual vacation with these enjoyable books available on Overdrive. 

Happy April’s Fools Day! Get inspired this month with these hilarious, heartwarming, and insightful books from popular comedians. 

This April, join in the fun of Imagination Celebration with the Pratt Library! We will be celebrating children’s creativity and imagination with the book What Will You Be? by Yamile Saied Méndez. 

What Will You Be? follows a young girl dreams about all the endless possibilities, sparking a sense of wonder, curiosity, and growth. With her abuela’s loving guidance, she learns her potential is limitless. Books, eBooks, and a Spanish-language edition, ¿Qué Serás?, is also available.

Throughout the month of April, Imagination Kits are available at Pratt Library locations. Imagination Kits are filled with activities and crafts for preschoolers that encourage creativity and imagination. Imagination Kits are available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last. 

Don’t forget to add the Imagination Celebration events to your calendar! On Thursday, April 7th, Author Yamile Saied Méndez will join us for Kids Writers LIVE! Following a virtual reading, she will take questions from the audience. Find out about more Imagination Celebration events here.