The library offers a free, one-to-one tutoring program for adults needing help with basic reading and comprehension and for the foreign-born who want to improve their knowledge of the English language. When volunteer tutors are available, they meet weekly with patrons seeking assistance.
The library also houses an extensive collection of related resource materials for patrons interested in improving their reading readiness and comprehension, grammar, writing and English-speaking skills. The literacy materials have recently been updated to include learning tools on DVDs and CDs that patrons can take home and use at their convenience. For those studying to become American citizens, a very comprehensive Civics and Citizenship Toolkit: A Collection of Educational Resources for Immigrants is available.
The nationally acclaimed Rosetta Stone Program for learning English is also available on the computers in the library's study rooms on the second level. Free registration is required to access the program, and an appointment is necessary for use of the study rooms.
Contact Literacy Coordinator Louise Rittberg at 201-330-2084, if you are interested in volunteering as a literacy tutor, if you are in need of tutoring, or if you want more information about registering for access to the Rosetta Stone Program.
Louise Rittberg is at the library during the following hours:
Monday: 12 noon to 9 pm
Tuesday: 9 am to 6 pm
Thursday: 10 am to 2 pm