Money, Work & Adulting

Figuring out money, work, and life doesn’t happen overnight. Whether you’re starting your first job, switching careers, managing debt, or just trying to feel more confident about adult responsibilities, you don’t have to do it alone.

Your Burlington Public Library card gives you free access to practical, judgment-free resources to help you move forward at your own pace.

Six Smart Ways to Use Library Resources

From money basics to career moves, these free resources are here to help you feel more confident and a lot less overwhelmed.

1. Learn About Money Basics

Budgeting, saving, credit scores, investing, and debt can feel overwhelming. BPL offers personal finance books in print, eBook, and audiobook formats, including popular titles like Broke Millennial by Erin Lowry and Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche.

You can easily access BPL’s OverDrive digital collection with the Libby app and:

Borrow personal finance eBooks and audiobooks.
Read on your phone, tablet, or eReader.
Listen during your commute or while multitasking.
Highlight, bookmark, and learn at your own pace.

You can also access digital magazines with practical financial advice and real-world budgeting tips.

2. Explore Career Paths That Fit You

In today’s fast-paced world, career paths shift, interests evolve, skills transfer in unexpected ways, and not everyone has a long-term plan.

Browse career development titles like Designing Your Life by William Burnett in print and digital formats. If you’re looking for more hands-on support, Brainfuse JobNow offers:

Résumé templates and writing guidance
Live online interview coaching
Career assessments
Expert résumé feedback

It’s like having a job coach available online, free with your library card.

3. Get Résumé & Job Search Support

Writing a résumé can feel intimidating, especially if you’re new to the workforce, changing industries, or returning after time away.

BPL offers:

Résumé writing workshops.
Online résumé review through Brainfuse JobNow.
Interview practice tools and job search guidance through LinkedIn Learning.

These resources help you present your experience with confidence.

4. Manage Work Stress and Burnout

Money stress and work stress are connected. Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re failing; it means you’re human.

Explore wellness and burnout-focused books like Burnout by Emily Nagoski or Laziness Does Not Exist by Devon Price.

You will also find more help on these topics on LinkedIn Learning digital resource:

Setting boundaries at work
Productivity without burnout
Mental health and resilience

Adulting isn’t about doing everything perfectly—it’s about building sustainable habits.

5. Learn About Freelancing, Side Gigs & Small Business

Many younger adults juggle part-time work, freelance projects, or creative side hustles.

Through BPL, you can:

Access LinkedIn Learning for online courses in marketing, bookkeeping, project management, coding, graphic design, and more.
Take self-paced classes to build practical, job-ready skills.

These resources focus on long-term growth and realistic planning.

6. Build New Skills at Your Own Pace

Learning doesn’t stop after school, and it doesn’t have to be expensive.

With your BPL card, you can access:

LinkedIn Learning courses in business, tech, leadership, and creative skills.
Test prep materials and certification guides through BrainFuse JobNow.

Courses are available anytime, and many include completion certificates you can add to your résumé or LinkedIn profile.

Support for Real Life

Explore the library’s digital resources and collections with your library card and take one positive step toward feeling more confident about money, work, and whatever comes next. Visit a branch, browse the website, or ask a librarian to help you find the right resource. Adulting is a journey, and BPL is here to help along the way.