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No matter what your goals are, the library can help you get started. We’ve listed a few unexpected ways the library might help you with your goals this year–and most of them won’t cost you a dime!

Get Fit

Building strength and losing weight top many people’s resolution lists. If a gym membership doesn’t fit in your budget or your schedule, try streaming workout videos on hoopla!

Plus, seniors can join the LNGO Walking Group starting in April for fun, social exercise on the first and third Fridays of the month.

Learn a Language

Whether you’re planning a vacation or keeping your mind sharp, learning a language can expand your world! Mango Languages offers video tutorials and vocabulary and grammar lessons for more than 40 languages, including English as a Second Language.

Plus, share a language with your kids with Muzzy, which uses fun cartoons and interactive games to immerse kids in 7 languages.

Eat Better

Cooking at home is a great way to lose weight and save money, and cookbooks filled with healthy, easy-to-follow recipes are available on a variety of diets from vegan and vegetarian to keto and gluten-free.

Plus, Get the whole family excited about healthy food with community gardens at every YDL location and deliciously hands-on garden-to-table programs!

Get Tech Savvy

Struggling with your computer or smartphone? Need to build tech skills for work? Our tech-savvy staff can help you get the most from your smartphone or build skills using MS Word, Excel, and more with small-group classes

Seniors age 55+ can schedule one-on-one computer training by calling 734-482-4110 x1384.

Start a New Hobby

Genealogy, or researching your family’s ancestry, is the most popular hobby in the U.S.! From the books in the Michigan History Room to our African American Genealogy group, the library is the perfect place to start.

Plus, find adult programs for gardeners, knitters, guitar players, comic book lovers, and more!

Manage Your Money

This season at the library, experts will offer financial advice to help manage money at every stage of life. You can get help finding financial aid for college, managing student loan debt, planning for retirement, or understanding your social security benefits. Free tax preparation is offered for low-income individuals and seniors.

ValueLine can help you make the most of your stocks and investments, and your subscription is free with your library card.

Spend Quality Time with Friends and Family

In 2019, focus on creating memories that last a lifetime! There are hundreds of great destinations and day-trips right here in Michigan, and the Michigan Activity Pass offers free and discounted passes to parks and museums, as well as plays, orchestras, and golf courses!

Improve Your Grades

With a new year comes a new semester, and an opportunity to get better scores in school. We offer free tutoring on weekday afternoons at all three library locations.

Tutor.com matches you up with a live, trained tutor who can help you conquer your homework! It’s available daily from 10am-11pm.

Read More Books!

As we all know, reading books is a timeless hobby that stimulates your brain, reduces stress, builds empathy, and has hundreds of other benefits. This spring, we’ll feature two great community-wide reads, which include opportunities to meet and discuss those books with others and a grand finale where you can meet the authors!

NoveList Plus can help you find your next favorite book. Browse by genre or find read-alikes for your current favorites!