Holiday Closing

All YPL locations will close at 12 pm on Tuesday, December 24 and remain closed on Wednesday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.

Let's Get Learning! Gale Courses

Welcome to “Let’s Get Learning!” Over the next few weeks, we’ll spotlight several digital learning resources that you can use for free with your Yonkers Public Library card.No matter what you’re looking to learn, there’s a YPL resource for you!

If you’re looking to learn a new skill in a course-structured format, then Gale Courses is for you!

Gale Courses has over 360 instructor-led courses available in a wide variety of subjects, such as:

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business
  • College Readiness
  • Computer Applications
  • Design and Composition
  • Healthcare and Medical
  • Language and Arts
  • Law and Legal
  • Personal Development
  • Teaching and Education
  • Technology
  • Writing and Publishing

Courses run for six weeks and new sessions begin each month. You can expect to spend about two to four hours each week on your lessons, so you can learn around your own schedule. 

Expert instructors develop and lead each course to create engaging lessons for you and your fellow learners. You can interact with your professors and other students in online discussions and support your learning along the way.

When you complete a course with a passing score, you’ll also earn a certificate of completion.

Whether you’re taking a class for personal or professional reasons, Gale Courses has plenty of courses to help you achieve your learning goals and learn something new.

Not sure how to get started? Check out this video tutorial below to learn how to create an account and register for a course to begin your learning journey!


Alison Robles is a Part-Time Junior Clerk at the Crestwood Library. She is an avid reader with a passion for YA lit, historical fiction and fantasy. A Yonkers native, she is currently pursuing an MS in Information and Library Science from the University at Buffalo.