Here at FVRL, we’d like to congratulate all the recent graduates in schools and learning institutions across the Fraser Valley. Your hard work, dedication and perseverance have brought you to this exciting milestone. Whether you’re stepping into the workforce, continuing your education or exploring new opportunities, take pride in how far you’ve come and feel confident in the path ahead.
This is an exciting and challenging time for many young people as they start the next stage of their lives, whether by beginning new careers or living on their own for the first time. You might not realize it, but your library offers a variety of resources to help you succeed in this new chapter. Explore our collection for books on topics such as job search and career exploration, independent living, financial literacy, mental health, and digital and practical skills training:
Find the Information You Need
Not sure where to begin? You can Book a Librarian at any of our 25 library locations. Whether you need tech support, research help or guidance on a specific topic, this free service offers you one-on-one assistance from an FVRL staff member. Each appointment lasts 30 minutes. If you're unable to visit one of our libraries, you can also get help online or by phone.
Learn Skills for Success
If you’re looking to develop your skills — whether for your career or personal life — LinkedIn Learning should be your first stop. You can access this valuable resource through the FVRL Digital Library. Discover an online collection featuring thousands of engaging video courses taught by industry experts. This resource supports training in career skills across business, software, technology, creative fields and more. The best part? All these resources are available to FVRL customers at no cost. All you need is a library card!
Another great learning resource is Kanopy, FVRL’s free online streaming service. While many of our customers love Kanopy for its selection of quality films and documentaries, you might not know that it offers a large collection of instructional videos as well. Of particular interest is the Great Courses series. Covering diverse topics such as cooking, psychology, public speaking and engineering, the Great Courses makes lifelong learning and personal enrichment accessible to anyone, with video lectures delivered by the world’s most fascinating and engaging experts.
Preparing for the Future
FVRL customers can enjoy educational and entertaining programs throughout the year. Check our Events database to find programs at a library near you! FVRL regularly hosts speakers and experts on a variety of fascinating topics.
Recently, we were delighted to welcome tech expert Avery Swartz to speak on artificial intelligence (AI) issues. Avery delivered her recorded webinar, “Beyond the Buzz: The Future of AI Adoption.” At FVRL, we recognize that AI is set to transform our information environment, and we want our customers to be ready. Whether you use AI tools for work or personal use, it’s crucial to understand best practices, limitations and ethical issues related to this emerging technology. Avery provides a broad overview of how AI works and highlights the transformative potential of tools like ChatGPT.
Watch Avery’s video now on YouTube:
Bryan is a Marketing and Communications Specialist at FVRL.