Adult Literacy Adult Literacy Resource Center
Bookmobile Services The Library maintains bookmobile services. This service provides transportation for tutors, the ability to provide literacy training on site, job searching and internet access on site, as well as general bookmobile services. Call 421-8710 ext. 5110 to request a stop on our route. The Bookmobile is only available by request for the summer. These will be the routes beginning in October and end in April.
Literacy in Casa Grande Community Impact Personal Impact A 2003 survey in Casa Grande indicated that 19 percent of adults could not read at level one. 4,000 adults could not fill out a job application, read a food label or a simple story to a child.
We cannot afford to leave any adults behind. We need each and every individual to work to their full potential. Businesses need a well-trained workforce; our economy depends on a skilled, educated workforce. We cannot afford to send jobs overseas because of deficits in essential workplace skills. Individuals with lower literacy levels are disproportionately represented in the unemployed.
He is a stranger in a strange land of incomprehensible symbols. Knowing the stigma attached to illiteracy, he uses many strategies to conceal his inability - - though he knows people will see through it anyway. That takes even more work, as well as the shame inherent in the ruse. Keeping himself convinced he isn't stupid is a constant effort. How you can help Call 421-8710 ext. 5240 and fill out a tutor application today! Spread the word so that others know about our program. Refer people who may have reading problems to the library, and refer those who have a passion for helping people to the library. How it Works
Library resources The Library provides a host of resources to assist our tutors and the general public. The library currently has a full set of Laubach materials for one on one tutoring and other resources for the general public. The library will also have computer programs available for students to use on their own to supplement their training.
Library Bookmobile REQUEST A STOP. The Library will begin Bookmobile services in October. This service will provide transportation for tutors, the ability to provide literacy training on site, job searching and internet access on site, as well as general bookmobile services. Call 421-8710 ext. 5110 to request a stop on our route. We will begin stops every Thursday beginning in October.
Community Partners The library is partnering with: United Way of Pinal County, Pinal County Adult Probation, the Salvation Army, Work Investment Act and Arizona Department of Economic Security
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