718-832-3560, ext. 2
Learn to Read @The Library is an innovative educational program for beginning
adult readers and writers, offering resources and instruction through volunteer
tutors and technology-assisted learning. It operates out of five
Learning Centers located at the Bedford, Central, Coney Island, Eastern Parkway,
and Flatbush libraries.
These Centers flourish as a direct result of the BPL's commitment to serving the
lifelong learning needs of the people of Brooklyn.
Visit our Adult Literacy Guide >>
All learners in our program are English speaking, older than 17 years of age,
and reading below a pre-GED level. The program is geared toward students in need
of a part-time, flexible program. The average period of instruction per week is
four hours.
- Foundation in Basic Skills
- Writing Development Program
- Technology-Assisted Learning
- Family Literacy Project
- Book and Materials Collection
- Pre-GED for Young Adults
Volunteer service can be an important vehicle for personal and professional
growth. We seek adults who are active learners and comfortable with writing.
Our project-based tutor training is unique. Trainees use the same small group
collaborative process that students use. As the writing process and active learning
are explored, volunteers find out how to implement these models in their teaching.
For information on becoming a volunteer tutor, please call 718-832-3560, ext.
2, e-mail or attend a Literacy Volunteer Session.
 BPL Literacy Volunteer Information Sessions - July, 2008
BPL Literacy Volunteer Information Sessions - August/September, 2008
BPL Literacy Volunteer Information Sessions - December, 2008/January, 2009
BPL Literacy Volunteer Information Sessions - February/March, 2009
There is a deposit collection available at all of the Learning Centers for literacy
providers to borrow books for an extended period of time. If your agency is interested
in using the deposit collection, please call 718-832-3560, ext. 7.
If you are interested in more information about this program, you can reach us
on the outreach line. Your message will be recorded and your call will be returned
promptly. The number is 718-832-3560, ext. 3.
The Learning Centers and the Literacy Program of BPL are funded by New York
City Adult Literacy Initiative and The New York State Library's Adult Literacy
Services grant program. Additional funding is provided by The Starr Foundation.
The Learning Center at the Central Library
Grand Army Plaza
718-230-2191
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The Learning Center at the Bedford Branch
1044 Eastern Parkway (2nd Fl.)
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The Learning Center at the Coney Island Branch
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718-265-3880
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The Learning Center at the Eastern Parkway Branch
1044 Eastern Parkway (at Schenectady Ave.)
718-778-9330
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The Learning Center at the Flatbush Learning Branch
22 Linden Blvd. (at Flatbush Avenue)
718-856-2631
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