Lifelong Learning

Hooray for Hoopla! You can now check out a Curiosity Stream BingePass for seven days of unlimited access to hundreds of intriguing videos and series about science, nature, technology, society, and videos of interest to kids. Browse the content available through Curiosity Stream Binge Pass. If this is your first time using Hoopla, no problem. You’ll be asked to create a free account and then link it to your library card. Then, if you have a streaming device or smart TV, you can log into Hoopla there and watch your Curiosity Stream choices on the big screen.

The New Jersey State Library provides free access to the Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia online, to all New Jersey residents with library cards. Over 25,000 encyclopedic entries, searchable by subject or by keyword. Great for kids grades 5 through 8 who are writing research papers, or for anyone who wants a general overview of a subject. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents for free.  

Hooray for Hoopla! You can now check out a Great Courses BingePass for seven days of unlimited access to hundreds of Great Courses. Browse a list of available Great Courses (If you haven’t used Hoopla before, you’ll be asked to create a free account and then link it to your library card. If you have a streaming device or smart TV, you can download Hoopla to it and watch on the big screen.)

If you or someone you know have impairments that make it difficult to read, you might be interested in the New Jersey Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC). The Talking Book & Braille Center serves NJ residents of all ages (children, teens, and adults) who have difficulty reading standard print, holding a book or turning the pages of a book due to blindness, a vision impairment, a physical impairment, a perceptual impairment, or a reading disability. The TBBC provides no-cost, home-delivered, accessible library services in New Jersey to those who qualify for service.  For more information call TBBC at 800-792-8322, or visit the TBBC website at https://www.njstatelib.org/talking-book-braille-center/apply_for_service/ to apply for service.

Learn or improve your computer and digital literacy skills with free access to Northstar Online Learning, offered with support from the New Jersey State Library. Take assessments on your skill levels then use the self-paced courses to further your knowledge of: Essential Computer Skills – Basic Computer Skills, Internet Basics, Email Use, Windows OS, Mac OS; Essential Software Skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs; Using Technology in Daily Life – Social Media, Information Literacy, Career Search Skills, Accessing Telehealth Appointments, Supporting K-12 Distance Learning, Your Digital Footprint. *If prompted to enter a location PIN, please use XUD9. Need help getting started? Email us at wanaquelibrary@gmail.com or call 973-839-4434 and we’ll help you set up your account

Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is a powerful (and free!) online resource that can provide you with tools and practice that you need to achieve educational and career success. High school and college planning – Teens can access and take practice AP tests, SAT and ACT exams, plus review subject-oriented question banks on lots of subjects. You can also find tips on how to prepare for, apply for, and pay for college — including scholarship information. Career Assistance – You’ll find lots of great tools, including the GED High School Equivalency practice exam, ASVAB and Civil Service practice tests, real estate license exam, cosmetology & barbering, as well as nursing, pharmacology, dental and medical assistance practice tests. English as a Second Language and U.S. Citizenship – Practice for the TOEFL, brush up on your basic English and Writing skills, study for the US Citizenship Test and more. Access this terrific resource with your library card! We suggest you create a free account so you can log out, log back in and keep track of your progress. Don’t have access to a computer? You can  download Gale’s free Access My Library app onto your smartphone or tablet, and sign up from there. Gale Peterson’s Test and Career Prep is funded by the New Jersey State Library and is available for free to all residents of New Jersey.

Your library offers ProCitizen, an online course to prepare New Americans for the civics, reading, and writing parts of the USCIS Naturalization Test. Includes 100 instructional videos in both English and Spanish.

ProCitizen es un curso en línea que le ayudará a prepararse en las áreas de educación cívica, lectura y escritura que son parte del examen de Naturalización de la USCIS.

Learn 163 languages with Pronunciator, a free language-learning tool. Pronunciator features language learning courses in over 140 languages. Personalize your learning experience by selecting courses that match your personal interests and occupation. Pronunciator also includes movies, instructional videos, music with lyrics, custom study guides and audio lessons, quizzes, and more!

Learn 163 languages with Pronunciator, a free language-learning tool. Pronunciator features language learning courses in over 140 languages. Personalize your learning experience by selecting courses that match your personal interests and occupation. Pronunciator also includes movies, instructional videos, music with lyrics, custom study guides and audio lessons, quizzes, and more!

Referencia Latina (en espanol)es una base de datos de texto completo en español que cubre una amplia gama de temas dentro y fuera de la academia. Ofrece contenido de una variedad de fuentes, incluidos libros de referencia, revistas de interés general e informes de salud. In English: Referencia Latina is a full-text Spanish-language database that covers a broad array of subjects inside and outside academia. It offers content from a variety of sources, including reference books, general interest magazines and health reports. This digital resource is underwritten by the New Jersey State Library and is available to all New Jersey residents through your local library card!

This crowd-sourced, continually updated online encyclopedia is a great starting point for any curious individual. It provides information about thousands of topics, from the scholarly (what were the underlying causes of World War II) to biographies of pop culture celebrities, current trends and news items. Of course, if you’re doing a research paper for school, you’ll want to use specialized library resources like books and online databases, but this crowd-sourced encyclopedia is a great way to get a quick overview of almost any topic.