Learning Express Library is a great resource to utilize to practice for any upcoming tests that one might have. The learning curve comes into play with testing, and it is advantageous for individuals to practice tests multiple times before the actual test. Becoming familiar with and comfortable with the testing format and the types of questions helps improve one’s score. Also, people can learn from the answers to questions that they got incorrect and identify weak areas. People can then read books about and study up to improve their weaknesses. The database can be accessed from nypl.org, and it requires a login that is free.

Adult Learning Center

Adults can improve their math, reading and writing skills. They can also take practice citizenship tests. We also have the Adult Learning Centers that provide instructors to help people improve these skills. We have simpler books available for adult reading and writing students.

Career Center

This section includes tests on healthcare careers, dental assisting practice exams, military entrance exams (ASVAB), teacher exams, careers for veterans, and info for career changers. Information about a variety of career fields is available. We have career counselors available for free consultations at the Bronx Library Center and the Science, Industry and Business Library. We also have career fairs periodically at different libraries.

High School Equivalency Center

Prepare for the TASC exam (formerly known as the GED) by taking practice tests. Tests are available in English and Spanish. The library does not currently offer TASC classes, but we can provide referrals to organizations that offer free and low-cost TASC classes.

College Prep Center

This section features the PSAT, ACT, and SAT exams, as well as info on preparing for calculus AP exams, as well as the TOEFL. Students can also hone their college admission essay writing skills. We also offer many informative books and articles from our many databases, such as Academic Search Premier, that can help students with their research papers.

Courses for Spanish Speakers

Spanish speakers can improve their writing and math skills, take practice TASC tests, and study to become United States citizens. We also offer free ESOL classes at the library so that people can learn English. We have many books in English and in Spanish to prepare people for the citizenship tests.

College Center

Current college students can improve their math, reading, writing, and science skills. They can prepare for college placement exams, the CLEP, and the GRE, GMAT, and LSAT exams. Students can also check with their colleges to determine what resources those institutions provide. Students can also utilize the help of our free career counselors.

School Center

Exam practice is provided for a variety of grade levels and subjects from elementary school through high school. We have an Out-of School Time program in many of our branches that provides tutoring for students in grades 1 through 8. We also have a wide variety of educational and recreational programming that is offered for kids from birth through twelfth grade in our neighborhood libraries.

More Resources

• Bronx Library Center Career Education and Information Services
• Science, Industry and Business Library Job Search Central
• Books on job searching