npr:On any given weekend, the Washington, D.C., public library system offers nearly a dozen classes.
npr:On any given weekend, the Washington, D.C., public library system offers nearly a dozen classes. You can try Matt McEntee’s class, where he’ll teach you how to fix anything from a clock to a broken heart. Maybe you’re interested in creating a photo book, or you’d like to get better at Microsoft Word?I decided to check out a small classroom tucked in the basement of my local branch early one morning. It’s called Homebuying 101, and it’s led by real estate agent Margeau Gilbert. Today, there are about 10 adults — ranging in age from their mid-20s to early 50s — finding their seats.In the second row, Whenna Andrews, 28, already has her notebook out. She’s a first lieutenant in the D.C. National Guard, and a number of her friends have already purchased homes.I ask Andrews why she came to a class at the library, instead of learning how to buy a home online. “I have a lot of questions,” Andrews answers. “I feel like if I’m perusing by myself online I can get lost in the information.”Andrews’ decision to learn in a physical classroom is still the preferred choice for adults, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.For Adults, Lifelong Learning Happens The Old Fashioned WayPhotos: Brandon Chew/NPRcheck out this piece on @dcpubliclibrary -- source link