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New Year, New Opportunities: Free Career Test Prep Available at Your Library


New Year, New Opportunities! Patrons of all ages can utilize the FREE online resources available to all cardholders that are designed to make your career goals a reality. Whether you are preparing for an exam, looking to improve your workplace skills, or interested in changing your career, the Long Branch Free Public Library is here to help you take the next step!

Learning Express/Learn-A-Test

  • Prepare for Civil Service Exams
  • Prepare for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Exams
  • Prepare for Cosmetology Exams
  • Prepare for Hospitality Exams
  • Prepare for Electrician and Plumbing Exams
  • Prepare for Emergency Medical Services and Firefighting Exams
  • Prepare for Nursing Exams

Peterson’s Test & Career Prep

  • Prepare for Accountant/Auditor Exams
  • Prepare for Journeyman Exams
  • Prepare for Law Enforcement Exams
  • Prepare for Military Exams
  • Prepare for Real Estate Exams
  • Prepare for Social Work Exams
  • And More!

The Long Branch Free Public Library Offers Career Services:


Staff is available to assist you with your career needs. We can provide assistance with: resume and cover letter writing, job searching, interview skills, and unemployment. For more info click here!

To reserve practical career guides, vocational exam prep books, career transition & leadership books, resume writing & interview skills aids, and other resources in both print and digital formats, please click here!

Get Started with Learning Express/Learn-A-Test and Peterson’s Test & Career Prep

Step 1:

Get a Library Card

Anyone living, working, or attending school in Long Branch, NJ is eligible to receive a free library card. Get yours by visiting either the Main or Elberon locations or by applying online for a temporary digital card. Not a resident of Long Branch? No problem! You can still register for an LBFPL card for an annual fee of $20.

Step 2:

Visit our library Homepage and select the Research tab.

Step 3:

Under the Education section choose either Learning Express/Learn-A-Test or Peterson’s Test & Career Prep

Step 4:

After selecting a database, you will be taken to the homepage of either Learning Express/Learn-A-Test  or Peterson’s Test & Career Prep. The homepage will display the available online courses & tools for each category.

Step 5:

Register your account with your library card number located under the barcode. If you need any assistance please give 732-222-3900 ext. 2200 a call and one of our staff members would be happy to help you.

Step 6:

Once your account is registered you will be able to browse available test prep and begin accessing practice tests, flashcards, books, videos, and more! Now you can take the next step in achieving your career goals

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