Learn a Skill
Auto Repair Source
This resource is no longer available due to cuts to the Alaska State Library budget. If you used this resource and want to request it be continued, please e-mail HERE.
BrainPOP Español
Las películas animadas de BrainPOP en Español apoyan a maestros y estudiantes de primaria y secundaria de la manera más divertida.
BrainPOP Junior
Animated fun for kids K-3 about science, writing, social studies, health, reading, and math. Each animated movie has leveled quizzes, games, and activities.
Chilton Library
Chilton Library provides quick access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today. Coverage includes vehicles from 1940 to current models. This resource includes the Delmar ASE Technician Sample Tests, which provide a high-level assessment of overall readiness to pass an ASE certification exam.
Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
This resource is no longer available due to cuts to the Alaska State Library budget. If you used this resource and want to request it be continued, please e-mail HERE.
LinkedIn Learning by Lynda.com
Offers hundreds of trainings and thousands of hours of instruction presented by reliable industry experts on everything from general business software to marketing, design, networking, photography and music.
Access this resource through the library website or the LinkedIn app with our library ID: anchoragelibrary
*Not available to Temporary Card holders
Northstar Digital Literacy
Northstar Digital Literacy tests your computer skills. You can build skills in key areas, and demonstrate your knowledge by earning certificates and badges. Northstar allows end users to freely take the assessments from anywhere via our homepage, or individuals can go to an approved testing location and obtain the Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate when they pass proctored assessments.
This resource was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant number CAGML-247051-OMLS-21.
Small Engine Repair Reference Center
This resource is no longer available due to cuts to the Alaska State Library budget. If you used this resource and want to request it be continued, please e-mail HERE.
Learn a Language
Alaska Native Languages
An educational resource for learning, teaching and promoting Alaska Native languages. This site is intended for learners and teachers of Alaska Native languages or anyone who is curious to learn more.
Alaska Native Language Center
A center for research and documentation of the twenty Native languages of Alaska. Contains story collections, dictionaries, grammars, an archival collection, research papers and an online store to make publications available for purchase.
KidSpeak
KidSpeak™ is a fun, age-appropriate online language course designed for children ages 6 and up! Accessible through Transparent Language Online, KidSpeak introduces your children to English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Mandarin Chinese. The program teaches words and phrases suitable for learners’ age, needs, and interests. More than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs guide young learners through the basics, along with a cartoon “friend” who speaks the language. KidSpeak™ can be used through a web browser on computers.
Transparent Languages
Transparent Language Online provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn. With courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages, Transparent Language Online can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.
Unangam Tunuu Apps
Unangam Tunuu (Aleut Language) apps available for Atka and Eastern dialects. These apps consist of over 600 audio files recorded with Native speakers of each dialect.
- 3 levels of games
- 3 types of quizzes
- Searchable database
- Culture Notes with audio, video, images and much more.
Niigugim Tunuu (Atka Dialect)
Qagaadam Tunuu (Eastern dialect)
Yugtun Dictionary
Yup'ik dictionary with audio pronunciations and the ability to construct sentences and see example sentences.
Yugtun App
This Yugtun Language App consists of over 600 recordings of fluent Native speakers' voice.
- 3 levels of games
- 3 types of quizzes
- Searchable database
- Culture Notes with audio, video, images and much more.
Pass a Test
Alaska DMV Practice Test
Free general knowledge practice test from the State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles.
Chilton Library
Chilton Library provides quick access to repair, maintenance and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans and SUVs on the road today. Coverage includes vehicles from 1940 to current models. This resource includes the Delmar ASE Technician Sample Tests, which provide a high-level assessment of overall readiness to pass an ASE certification exam.
Learning Express Library
LearningExpress Library® provides users with easy-to-use interactive tutorials, e-books and test preparation practice for academic skills improvement in reading, writing, math, social studies and science. The career-related information, test preparation for college admissions, professional career licensing and certification, and high school equivalency are only a few of the many learning tools available.
Live Homework Help
Tutor.com - provides live one-to-one homework help on everything from basic math and English to AP physics and college writing every day from 8:00 am to 2:00 am (Monday through Friday) and 12:00 pm to 2:00 am (Saturday-Sunday) Alaska Standard Time. Practice tests and career resources are also available.
Municipality of Anchorage Food Worker Test
All food workers in the Municipality of Anchorage are required to obtain a Food Worker Card within 30 days of hire. Upon successful completion of the course and final exam, you will be able to download and print your Food Worker Card. Your Anchorage Food Worker Card is, valid for 3 years. The online Anchorage Food Worker course and card fee is $10.