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Adult Literacy - General Resources

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Adult Basic Education (ABE) Resources

English for Speakers of Other Languages Resources (ESOL)

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Literacy Links

A collection of links to non-OCPL websites that provide tools to help you learn on your own. All links have been reviewed by the OCPL Literacy Coordinator. Go to the Literacy Links

 

Literacy Software

Practice English with Rosetta Stone in the Verizon Literacy Lab. Programs are available for practicing reading, listening, speaking and writing. Programs include phonics practice, learning English as a second language, and other reading and listening skills. A short training session is required first. Call (315) 435-1835 for details.

Neighborhood Literacy Resources

Some literacy materials and services are available at branch and member libraries. Several libraries have small collections of literacy books, kits and videos. A few offer computers and software. Most of these collections were created or expanded through NYS Adult Literacy Library Services grant funds.

 

The following libraries have adult literacy collections:

Beauchamp Branch

Central Library

Fayetteville Free Library

Lafayette Public Library

Liverpool Public Library

Manlius Library

Marcellus Free Library

Maxwell Memorial Library

Petit Branch

White Branch

Information and Referral

The OCPL Adult Literacy Program publishes a directory of local literacy providers. The 2007-2008 Onondaga County Literacy Directory is available online as a PDF file and an MS Word document.

2007-2008 Onondaga County Literacy Directory

2007-2008 Onondaga County Literacy Directory (MS Word document)

For more information, contact:

Literacy Resource Center
Onondaga County Public Library
The Galleries of Syracuse
447 South Salina Street
Syracuse, NY 13202-2494
Telephone: (315) 435-1835
Fax: (315) 435-8533

Last updated: May 2, 2012