Starting this week, Pierce County Library customers can access hundreds of online continuing education classes through Universal Class. The online classes are free with a Pierce County Library card.

With a growing catalog of more than 540 courses, subjects include computers, business, home and garden, health and medicine, hobbies and more.

Universal Class offers a self-paced educational experience. Dedicated instructors guide the learning through video-based lessons and graded tests.

The library offers two classes in February to help people get started with Universal Class.

• Feb. 4 from 2 – 3 p.m.

Gig Harbor Pierce County Library, 4424 Point Fosdick Drive N.W. 98335

• Feb. 10 from 2 – 3:30 p.m.

Lakewood Pierce County Library, 6300 Wildaire Road S.W. 98499