Life Skills

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Find free learning opportunities for adults who want to improve their finances, health or other life skills. From free virtual tutoring to ideas for healthy living, we can support your personal goals.

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Basic Skills for Adult Learners

Basic Skills for Adult Learners

We offer virtual tutoring, informal conversation groups, classes, and online learning options to suit all learning styles.
Immigrant & Refugee Services

Immigrant & Refugee Services

We help immigrants and people preparing for citizenship with programs and media in English and other languages.
Next Chapter

Next Chapter

We offer programs for adults 50+ to learn how to age well and plan for retirement.
Online Learning

Online Learning

Take free online classes to master a new software program or learn English and more than 70 other languages.
Tax forms

Tax Help

We partner with AARP and The United Way of King County to offer free Tax Help.

Your Next Skill

Your Next Skill

Tell us what skill you want to learn and librarians are standing by to help you!

Upcoming Life Skills Events

All Life Skills Events

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