The Community Organizations database provides information about Monroe County nonprofits and groups.


 

Literacy - Community Organizations

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Friends of the Library

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 Established: 
1965 (all day)
Incorporation Status: 
Incorporated
Community Organizations Subjects: 
Address
Bloomington
IN
47408

Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners (VITAL)

Description: 

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
Address
Monroe County Public Library
303 E. Kirkwood
Bloomington
IN
47408
Contact
VITAL, Monroe County Public Library
349-3173