Did you know you can pursue higher learning for free through the New Westminster Public Library? The Great Courses series has been carefully crafted for lifelong learners like you.
The library has hundreds of Great Courses on DVD and CD books on a wide range of topics. The faculty includes award-winning experts and professors from the world’s most respected institutions.
Listen to lectures as you commute to work, or watch them on DVD from the comfort of your own home. There are no required prerequisites, exams or homework assignments. Simply choose from the vast array of topics and enjoy learning at your leisure.
Do you want to explore other places and cultures but find your travel budget is a tad depleted? You’ve got an alternative with such courses as The Great Tours: Greece and Turkey from Athens to Istanbul, The History of Ancient Egypt, and Great World Religions.
Celebrate culture and the arts with How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, The World’s Greatest Paintings, and How to Read and Understand Shakespeare.
Impress your friends! The Everyday Gourmet: Rediscovering the Lost Art of Cooking, The Everyday Guide to Wine, and How Conversation Works will help you become an expert host and the toast of the town.
Learning a new skill is easy with the Great Courses. Fundamentals of Photography, Writing Great Fiction, and Discovering Your Roots: An Introduction to Genealogy courses may help you get started.
Exciting discoveries are made every day. Don’t be left out in the cold. Delve into the world of science and technology with such courses as Understanding Genetics, The Higgs Boson and Beyond, and Robotics.
The Great Courses are an important part of the audiovisual collection at the library.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to expand your mind and learn new skills. To find out more, visit us in person, email [email protected] or call 604-527-4660.
