The Auburn Public Library recently introduced Bendable Maine, a learning marketplace, in partnership with the Maine State Library.

The program allows residents of all ages and backgrounds to discover and access content on a wide variety of subjects and then acquire new knowledge and skills through online courses as well as local, in-person learning opportunities.

The vast majority of the learning made available through the system is free to Maine residents.

The platform includes career pathways, backed by Maine employers, where participants can earn a digital badge, assisting in a job search.

At the same time, the program has resources on a wide variety of topics, including cooking healthier meals, handling personal finances, fixing things around the house, understanding technology — even foraging for mushrooms.

The platform features personal learning playlists from individual residents across Maine. It also has lots of resources from state and local providers (the university and community college systems, career centers, adult education programs, music schools, art museums and many others), along with a wide range of national providers (including Study.com, edX, GCFGlobal and a dozen more).

For more information about the program, visit maine.bendable.com.

For more information on other programs and services offered by the library, visit auburnpubliclibrary.org or call 207-333-6640, ext. 4.

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