Adult Literacy
What kind of adult literacy programs are in Florida’s public libraries?
You can review information below to learn more about these programs, or view recordings of our online discussions:
- Library Adult and Family Literacy Discussion (58:47)
- Moving Forward: Library Adult Literary Discussion (58:40)
Broward County
Broward County's literacy services include:
- Citizenship classes offered at 13 libraries.
- Adult literacy classes staffed by volunteers who teach adults to read and write.
- Monthly casual conversational English classes at the English Café.
Miami-Dade Public Library System
Project LEAD (literacy for every adult in Dade):
- Provides one-on-one tutoring to help English-speaking adults improve reading and writing.
- Matches adult learners with volunteer tutors.
- Tutoring is free and confidential.
Jacksonville Public Library
The Center for Adult Learning offers:
- GED prep.
- Eight-week citizenship classes.
- Free ESOL classes for non-native speakers.
Volunteers in these programs work with small groups of students. You can read examples of some of their success stories.
Hillsborough County
The Hillsborough County Public Library System partners with the nonprofit, volunteer-based Hillsborough Literacy Council.
They are committed helping adults achieve basic reading and writing skills, English comprehension, and communication skills.
This video about the program (5: 27) interviews volunteers, board members, tutors and students.
Tutors turn in monthly reports to document student outcomes.
Orange County Library System
Adult language learning includes:
- Open Language Lab for independent instruction.
- Face-to-face classes for ESOL students.
- Discussion groups held in partnership with Adult Literacy league.
Pinellas Public Library Cooperative
A variety of literacy programs include:
- Small group and one-on-one tutoring from the volunteer Literacy Council of Upper Pinellas.
- The Deaf Literacy Center located at the Safety Harbor Library offers small group and individual instruction for deaf individuals and their families. Read more about the DLC on our Stars in the Sunshine State pages.
Citrus Libraries
Tutoring, classes and other services include:
- ABE and ESOL sessions that offer individual tutoring for adults.
- Pre-GED, GED and Citizenship Exam prep to help adults prepare for those exams.
- Personal & Life Skills classes that help with financial and health literacy, computer skills, drivers licenses and interviewing skills.
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