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MISSION
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The Dudley Literacy Center promotes literacy as a continuing social
process by providing non-print and book collections, a computer
lab, and a full range of programs designed to serve the adult literacy
population.
COLLECTIONS
Literacy Services continues to expand our collection of adult and family literacy books and other materials (online databases, audio and video tapes, DVD and CD ROMs) to support the educational, informational, and career goals of literacy patrons. Subjects are:
- ESL
- GED & Pre-GED
- MCAS
- Family Literacy
- All Levels of
Reading, Writing and Math
- Financial Literacy
- Life
Skills
- Workplace/Employment
Literacy
- Citizenship Preparation
- Immigration Information
- Bilingual
Picture Dictionaries/American Idioms
- High
Interest/Low Vocabulary Adult Leisure Readers
- Multimedia
- Teacher's Resources
WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES
All programs are free. Click here for the current calendar of events.
- Conversation
Groups - Practice speaking English in an informal and friendly group setting with other ESL students and new English speakers. Groups are led by a native English speaker.
- Conversation
Book Club - Practice reading and speaking English with other literacy students. The group will read a book suggested by the group leader to discuss the vocabulary used and the story content. Groups are led by an English speaker.
- Small Group Tutoring -
Here is an opportunity to work in a small group of 2 to 4 with a tutor. Groups will focus on reading English with writing exercises, speaking and listening skills, and grammar. No matter what your level you can begin to improve your learning skills. Tutors will meet at any Boston Public Library location. If you would like to receive tutoring or to volunteer as a tutor, contact us.
- Computer Literacy Workshop - This is a four-week workshop for beginners with little or no experience with the Internet. Registration is required. We will cover the ‘hardware’ and ‘software’ of a computer; introduce the basics of 'surfing' the web, such as, how to use links from one site to another; and, what search engines are and how to use them. We will discuss Internet safety and help you sign up for email. This is an excellent class for getting started and becoming an internet user. Classes begin the first Wednesday of every month from 9-11 a.m. and the first Thursday evening from 6-7:45 p.m. Call to register.
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Writing Class -- Wednesdays at 6 p.m. July 11-Sept. 5. Classes meet at the BPL in Copley Square. For those preparing for the TOEFL or who want help with beginning essay-writing. Registration is required, call 617-859-2446.
- Learn Online -Our electronic databases are ready whenever you want to study.
- LearnATest Log on and practice for SAT , GED, TOEFL and other education tests. Learn-A-Test is interactive and is based on official tests that will help you improve your scores on academic, civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification exams. It provides immediate scoring, complete answer explanations, and individualized analysis of your score. All you need is your BPL card or eCard number.
- Rosetta Stone – English language acquisition with this popular program. Online learning language center, offering courses in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Russian. Requires Shockwave and other plugins.
SERVICES
- Computer Lab - A small, but comfortable computer lab that seats 9. This is reserved for literacy classes or for ‘train the trainer’ sessions. Adult literacy agencies are welcome to bring their students in to use our computers. Call us for more information.
- Language Lab – Equipment is available for library use for self-paced learners: three audio players with CD and cassettes capabilities and a television with DVD and video cassette capabilities.
- Referrals – Having a problem finding a literacy program? Referrals to literacy programs for adult learners and family literacy ( ESL, ABE, GED, Even Start) in the Greater Boston area and in other parts of Massachusetts. Call us for more information.
- Tour the Literacy Center - Come in and learn what materials we have to support your studies in ESL, GED, TOEFL, IELTS, Citizenship and more. Our staff will assist you in selecting the materials.
- Publishers Catalogs – If you are starting to build a literacy collection for your home or agency, we have a collection of publishers’ catalogs available for viewing.
- Volunteer Opportunities - Work with someone to increase his or her math and writing skills or prepare for the GED. We provide a supportive environment for volunteer tutors and patrons through access to our collections, teacher's resources, and reference materials. Call (617) 859-2446 for more information.
OTHER
RESOURCES
National Institute for Literacy
National Institute for Literacy
Search Engine
National Center for ESL Literacy
Education
National Center for Family Literacy
Adult Literacy Resource Institute
Literacy Volunteers of Massachusetts
Literacy Volunteers
of America
Center for
Adult Learning and Educational Credentials
National Center on Adult
Literacy
If you have questions
or suggestions, please contact literacyctr@bpl.org |
