Literacy - Community Organizations

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First Book - Monroe County

Websitehttps://support.firstbook.org/fundraiser/2203453
Description

A recognized leader in social enterprise, First Book has pioneered groundbreaking channels to provide new books and educational resources at deeply reduced prices - and for free - to schools and programs serving children in need.
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Bloomington   
IN   
Contact
Akola   
Krishnan   
Chairwoman   
812-322-7918   
MonroeCounty_IN [at] FirstBook.org   
January 27, 2020

Friends of the Library

Websitehttp://mcpl.info/friends
Description

The Monroe County Public Library Foundation, also known as the Friends of the Library, support the mission, vision, and values of the library. The Friends advocate for Monroe County Public Library and support library collections, services, programs, and staff development.

As a nonprofit corporation, the Friends collect and administer the grants, gifts, bequests, and other monies (outside of local tax receipts) that help make the Library's many programs such an integral part of our community. The Friends also staff and run the Friends of the Library Bookstore on the first floor of the Downtown Library. Proceeds from the Bookstore support Library programming and services.
Year Established1965
Incorporation StatusIncorporated
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
303 E. Kirkwood Avenue   
Bloomington   
IN   
47408   
Contact
812-349-3050   
fol [at] mcpl.info   
   
January 17, 2023

MCCSC Adult Education at Broadview Learning Center (BLC)

Websitehttps://adult.mccsc.edu/
Description

The Monroe County Community School Corporation Adult Education program offers individualized instruction and guidance to teen and adult learners who seek to improve basic skills or learn new ones to create better opportunities for themselves and their families.

The Broadview Learning Center offers the following services:

  • FREE Adult Basic Education/TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) classes (formerly GED)
  • FREE ESL (English as a Second Language) classes
  • FREE Teen Learning Center (TLC) Programs
  • Workforce Development
  • Evening Computer Classes
  • Volunteer Training and Opportunities
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
705 W. Coolidge Dr.   
Bloomington   
IN   
47403   
Contact
812-330-7731   
   
August 9, 2023

Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners (VITAL)

Websitehttp://www.monroe.lib.in.us/vital
Description

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VITAL offers the following services:

  • One-to-one tutoring - Trained tutors help individual learners set goals, gain essential literacy skills, and increase their confidence.
  • New Reader Support Group - An opportunity for new readers to gather and exchange their thoughts and ideas in a supportive and confidential group
  • Additional Tutor Training - In-services are offered in the area of computing, GED tutoring, Laubach Method, and English as a second language
  • Introduction to Tutoring for Volunteers
  • Brown Bag Lunches
Community Organizations Subjects
Address
Monroe County Public Library   
303 E. Kirkwood   
Bloomington   
IN   
47408   
Contact
VITAL, Monroe County Public Library   
349-3173   
vital [at] monroe.lib.in.us   
   
January 19, 2023