Avon residents have several choices for downloadable and streaming collections. Apps are available for your device where noted. You can also find most of the titles in these collections in the library catalog.
Any questions? Call the Reference Desk at 860-673-9712 ext. 4 or email avonref@avonctlibrary.info
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BarPrep Hero
The Multistate Bar Examination, which is prepared and administered by the National Conference of Bar Examiners, covers material relating to seven legal practice areas. They are Civil Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Criminal Law and Procedure, Evidence, Real Property and Torts. The following practice exams incorporate those subjects into the hypothetical problem-solving, multiple choice questions.
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Practice Test
CNA practice tests that have the same kind of questions you’ll be answering when you take the real written examination. All test questions are based on current course materials, including the 2016 National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®), which is the written test that most states use.
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Driving-Tests.org
Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles handbooks and practice tests for driving permits, motorcycle licenses and commercial drivers licenses.
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LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com)
Learn relevant, professional skills on LinkedIn Learning. With your Avon Library card number and PIN, you can access more than 16,000 online courses in seven languages taught by expert instructors with real world experience. Popular topics include leadership, project management, cloud computing, Microsoft products, and web development.
For PIN problems or other technical support, call the reference desk at 860-673-9712 x4.
App available: LinkedIn Learning is available in the App Store for both Android and iOS devices. Download those from the Google Play or App Store.
When using an app, you will be prompted for your library ID. The library ID for Avon Free Public Library is afpl.
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Mango Languages
Mango Languages teaches real conversations in over 60 languages and makes it fun too! Free mobile apps, easy progress tracking and film based learning make it one of the most popular language learning programs.
Apps available in the App store for both iOS and Android devices.
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Mometrix e-Library
Mometrix has the largest catalog of any test preparation publisher, now offering over 3,500 products covering over 1,500 different standardized exams. With your Avon Library card, you can access a curated collection of 50 different online test preparation resources for college admissions and placement, graduate and professional schools, occupational licenses, and career advancement. Login and download a study guide, take a practice test, or explore the job interview tips.
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Workforce Solutions (including Job & Career Accelerator)
LearningExpress Library’s Workforce Solutions gives job seekers the most comprehensive collection of job search and career exploration tools anywhere — all in one place and always available online. It includes resume and letter builders with targeted samples and tips, millions of job and internship postings, interviewing advice, sample occupational tests, tools to build your skills, and a personal dashboard to track users’ work. See all that Workforce Solution offers by clicking here, or just create an account and explore.