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New West library offers Great Courses series. So get learning

If you value life-long learning, you need to know about The Great Courses series that is available at the New Westminster Public Library.
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If you value life-long learning, you need to know about The Great Courses series that is available at the New Westminster Public Library. The library has hundreds of courses on a vast array of topics on DVD and CD Book as well as downloadable audiobook format. The instructors include award-winning experts and professors from around the world.

Listen to lectures as you jog in the park or watch them from the comfort of your kitchen while you cook dinner. There are no prerequisites, exams, or homework assignments to worry about. Library staff members are happy to help you find the perfect course to pique your interest.

Attention all history buffs:  the library has courses just for you, such as The Foundations of Western Civilization, From Yao to Mao: 5000 Years of Chinese History andNative Peoples of North America.

Improve your business acumen and impress your clients with these courses: The Entrepreneur’s Toolkit, Critical Business Skills for Success, and Transformational Leadership: How Leaders Change Teams, Companies, and Organizations.

Do you want to lead a more peaceful and healthy lifestyle? Practicing Mindfulness: An introduction to Meditation, The Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong, and Mind-Body Medicine may help you achieve your Zen goals.

Learning new skills has never been easier. How to Play Piano, How to Publish Your Book, andDo It Yourself Engineering can help you get started.

Get the lowdown on some of today’s hottest topics with the courses Robotics,The Higgs Boson and Beyond, andSurveillance State: Big Data, Freedom and You.

You don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on tuition or hours in transit to further your education. Learn at your own pace for free with The Great Courses at your library.

To find out more visit us in person, email [email protected]or call 604-527-4660.