Literacy Services

• Resources and Services
• Literacy Links

Resources and Services

The Reading Center at the Main Library, and each branch library, has materials that promote literacy including:

• Adult basic reading / writing books
• An adult basic newspaper, News for You
• Basic math books that cover problem solving, decimals, fractions, percents and algebra
• English as a second language materials for students and tutor

Other literacy services include:

• Computerized instruction programs
• Videos for ESL and GED preparation
• Tutorial rooms for one-on-one instruction
• Staff assistance / referrals
• Ongoing programs for parents / families and individuals
• Literacy librarian on staff
• Library tours for adult learners and tutors in groups of 5 - 20
  Call a literacy librarian to schedule a tour at 946-8130 ext.381

The following topics are covered in the Reading Center:

• Basic English
• Basic Reading
• Child Care / Parenting
• Citizenship
• Dictionaries
• English as a Second Language
• General literacy Information
• Health/Safety
• History
• Leisure Reading
• Maps / Travel
• Math
• Money/Banking
• Spanish
• Tutor Resources

 

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Literacy Links

Local Organizations

• Literacy Coalition of Greater New Haven
• New Haven Reads
  
• New Haven Adult and Continuing Education Center
  
• Literacy Volunteers of Greater New Haven
  
• LEAP
  
• Gateway Community-Technical College

National Organizations

• ProLiteracy
• Literacy.org
• National Center for Family Literacy
  
• National Institute for Literacy
  
• Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Literacy Link
  
• Reading is Fundamental
  
• United States Department of Education
  
• America Reads Challenge
  
• Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs
  

Dictionaries

• Newbury House On-Line Dictionary
  
• Wordsmyth Educational Dictionary-Thesaurus
  
  

English as a Second Language

• 1-language.com
  
• Business English Quizzes
  
• Dave's ESL Cafe
  
• Karin's ESL PartyLand
  
• Rong-Chang Li's ESL Page
  
• Self-Study Quizzes for ESL Students

Internet Resources for Learning Disabilities

• International Dyslexia Association
• LD Online
• LD Resources
• Learning Disabilities Association of America
• National Center for Learning Disabilities
• The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
  
• Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
• Schwab Foundation for Learning

Revised October 13, 2010