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  • Home
  • Phase 3 opening
  • Events
  • Children
  • Teens
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Directions
    • Holiday Closings
    • Long Range Plan
    • Technology Plan
    • Policies >
      • Circulation Policy
      • Internet Policy
      • Materials Donation Policy
      • Service and ILL Policy
      • Unattended Children Policy
      • Disruptive Behavior Policy
    • FAQs
    • Community Room
    • Board of Trustees

Classes & Job Training


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FREE if you have a North Smithfield Library card.  Build your job skills by taking an online class at your own pace.  Hundreds of subjects, including computers & technology,  office skills, accounting and bookkeeping, business applications, small business & home business, real estate, financial management, social work, general education, legal & criminal studies, writing,   test preparation, and many, many more.  Access through the library's homepage or by clicking here.


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FREE to Rhode Island residents.
  • Software Tutorials 
  • Public Speaking - Look under "Guidance"
  • Business Writing - Look under "Resources"
  • Math Skills - Look  under "Adult Learning Center"


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FREE.  The Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training has a search engine to help you find local training and certification programs.  Search by occupation, skill, location, or keyword.


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North Smithfield Public Library -
The Library offers FREE one-on-one classes in computer skills by appointment:                                        Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Office Suite, Internet searching, downloading eBooks from the eZone, email, Facebook and other Social Media.  Contact us for an appointment



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The Digital Literacy Program sponsored by BBRI (Broad Band Rhode Island)  is a network of training resources to connect all Rhode Island communities to the internet and increase broadband adoption.  Visit this site to see lists of available Instructors and class locations throughout Rhode Island.


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Job Corps is the nation's largest and most comprehensive residential education and job training program for at-risk youth, ages 16 through 24. Job Corps combines classroom, practical, and work-based learning experiences to prepare youth for stable, long-term, high-paying jobs.
Job Corps is administered by the Department of Labor's Office of the Secretary. For information on Job Corps, including eligibility requirements and location of the center nearest you, call (800) 733-JOBS.  The Rhode Island Job Corps is located in Exeter.  See this website:  http://exeter.jobcorps.gov/home.aspx 


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The Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training has information on occupations in RI that have registered apprenticeship programs.


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Kahn Academy describes itself as "a not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education for anyone anywhere".  

Contact

Phone: 401-767-2780
nsmlibrary@yahoo.com

Address & Hours

20 Main St/Po Box 950
Slatersville, RI 02876
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00pm, Friday 10:00-5:00pm
Saturday 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM beginning Oct. 3

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