Literacy & Outreach Services

In 2013, the Ardmore Public Library was awarded two literacy grants to promote literacy and expand access to literacy resources in Ardmore. Part of the initiative for these grants included creating new literacy and outreach services at the Ardmore Public Library.

Our program incorporates the use of new technology to teach various classes and work with other literacy programs in the area to expand the community’s access to literacy. The program also focuses on community outreach to bring more people into the library and to bring the library out into the community of Ardmore.

The library continues to place a strong emphasis on literacy and outreach services as a way to make a positive impact in Ardmore and the surrounding areas. Our ultimate hope is that by expanding access to literacy, we will be making people’s lives better.

Literacy Services Offered

Citizenship classes
Computer classes
English Language Learning (ELL) classes
Spanish classes
TOEFL prep tutoring

Outreach Events & Programs

Bilingual Story Time (Library and offsite)
Author visits to area schools
Beanstack reading challenges
Día de los Niños/ Día de los Libros (Kids Day/Book Day)
Kids Day at the Park
Literacy Day in the Park
Star Reader Summer Reading Program

Opportunities

There are many opportunities to participate in our program, whether it be through volunteering, donating funds to support our services, or attending the classes as a student. Each of these roles will make a positive impact for all involved in the learning process. If you know someone that would benefit from our program then please refer them. For more information on any of our services, events, programs or opportunities, contact Elizabeth Ibarra Gaylor.