Literacy

135 Graduate with GED Offered Through Libraries

khayek — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:56:48 -0600

In July 2008, Douglas County Libraries became the first public library in Colorado to offer GED testing.

One year later, 234 people have taken at least one section of the GED test, and 135 people graduated with a GED certificate after testing at Douglas County Libraries.

A Book Club for English Learners

mash — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:16:28 -0700

If you’re learning English as a second language, Douglas County Libraries has the book club for you!

The ESL Book Club is for adults who are intermediate to advanced English learners and it meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Philip S. Miller Library.

Join other English learners to read books together, improve reading skills, and work on understanding English. The group will read a new title every 1-2 months.

No registration is required, just stop by.

Share the Love of Reading with Children through Book Start

mash — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:47:12 -0700

Share the love of reading with a child! Volunteers go through a two-hour training session which takes place at Philip S. Miller Library, Castle Rock. After this training the volunteer is ready to be placed in a childcare center. The next session takes place from 9:30 AM to Noon, April 21st--the third Wednesday of the month.

To book your spot, stop by your library, call 303-791-7323 or register here.

Earn your GED - Testing Dates

mash — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:37:24 -0600

Free GED Test Prep

6-8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday Nights Parker Library (excluding holidays)

Instruction, assessments, & practice tests
In partnership with Colorado Educational Outreach
Ages 17+, no registration required.

Bark for Books

mash — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:56:10 -0600

Improve reading skills with a doggie buddy!

Douglas County Libraries and Intermountain Therapy Dogs present R.E.A.D (Reading Education Assistance Dogs )

Improves literacy in a unique and fun environment
School-age children sign up to read aloud in Dog/Person teams
Dog/Person teams are registered and certified through Intermountain Therapy Animals
Advance sign-up is required.
- Call 303-791-READ.
- Visit the library.