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Provides instruction to adults who need help with reading, writing, and conversational skills in English. Tutoring services available include reading and writing in basic conversational skills in English to speakers of other languages.
187 Smith Street, Freeport, NY 11520
Offers adult English language learners, and basic literacy learners the opportunity to meet with volunteer tutors for two hours per week.
155 Lakeville Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Provides reference, information and referral, Readers' Advisory, and Ask A Librarian. Offers Defensive Driving, Blood Pressure Screening, and programs which may include computer instruction, arts and crafts, and book discussions.
Fort Ontario, Building 31, 45 East Schuyler Street, Oswego, NY 13126

Unfortunately, OCO's Literacy Volunteer program has not been refunded through New York State Department of Education. The Literacy Volunteers through OCO has officially closed as of 8/1/25. - Please remove from OCO Programs in 211

Adults needing literacy or educational support can contact the CiTi Lifelong Learning Center at 315.963.4283, email [email protected] or website https://www.citiboces.org/Page/935

400 Uniondale Avenue, Phillip J. Cosgrove Memorial Building, Uniondale, NY 11553
Provides Reference, Information and Services, Readers Advisory and Live Librarian. Offers GED, ESOL Classes, Defensive Driving and a wide range of programs which may include arts and crafts, book discussions, performances and films, computer instruction, fitness and bus trips.
500 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552
Provides Reference, Information and Referral, Readers Advisory and Tutor.com. Manages the collection of books, DVDs, Bluerays, video games, digital materials, online database resources and Museum Passes. Offers a wide range of programs which may include arts and crafts, book discussions, defensive driving, computer instruction, bus trips and performances and films.
Ocpl Central Library, 447 South Salina Street, 2nd Floor, Syracuse, NY 13202
Offers literacy classes and instruction including traditional literacy and computer literacy. Hosts conversation groups for individuals who wish to practice their English speaking and listening skills, and offers one-on-one technology instruction.
1000 Hempstead Turnpike, Joan and Arnold Saltzman Community Services Center, Garden City, NY 11530
Dedicated to providing literacy support to children, adolescents, and adults in an environment where learners have the safety and support that allow them to take risks and gain confidence as they move toward developing mature control of literacy skills. The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic provides services to families in the communities that adjoin Hofstra University as well as in the larger metropolitan area. New York state-certified literacy specialists provide weekly small group or individual instruction. The Reading/Writing Learning Clinic also offers professional reading and writing evaluations for school-aged children and adults. Contact the clinic for specific information regarding services offered.
1654 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
Provides an in-home school readiness program with twice weekly visits with the family, bringing a new book or toy for the child to keep and model for the parents' fun ways to help their child learn through play. Focuses on building relationships with families to support parents in realizing their role as their children's first and most important teacher and the positive impact they will have on their child's academic success. Early literacy, math, cognitive, and social-emotional skills are developed in an effort to decrease the preparation/achievement gap for children living in poverty and to start them on the path to school success.
1699 Front Street, Keeseville Methodist Church Hall, Keeseville, NY 12944
The Oasis Project is to provide educational, literacy and social support for homeless children.
65 Niagara Square, 21st Floor, Buffalo, NY 14202
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12 Railroad Plaza, South Fallsburg, NY 12779
Program designed to help parents and children appreciate the value of reading. Program encourages parents and children alike to read books and share thoughts and opinions in discussion groups.
480 Aaron Court, Willow Park, Kingston, NY 12401
Trains volunteers to tutor adults one-on-one in English language reading, writing and speaking.
46 W Main Street, Friendship, NY 14739
Provides an Extended School Day and School Violence Prevention program. Weekly clubs offer literacy activities through hands-on programming. School Violence Prevention provides crisis-intervention counseling and support groups to target protective assets and risk factors.
410 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
Provides an adult literacy program for individuals over the age of 18.
194 US Oval, Plattsburgh, NY 12903
Provides literacy and high school equivalency preparation programs. Students are able to attend classes or enroll in a home study program. Job skills training opportunities are also available.
131 Drumlin Court, Eisenhower Building, Newark, NY 14513
  • Provides technical/career education programs for high school, disabled students and adults. Centers in Flint, Williamson, Newark Special education classes for disabled children Clinical support services Alternative programs for high school Adult literacy Staff and workforce development programs TASC (GED) exam preparation Some literacy programs
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1425 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
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50 East North Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
Program is founded on the basis that literacy problems are often rooted in language deficits. In order to read fluently with accurate comprehension, firm skills are necessary in several basic areas. The program philosophy is that one must go "back to the basics" in several areas which compose "language literacy" in order to be successful with reading development. These areas include:
  • Auditory Processing: what you do with what you hear
  • Phonological Awareness: the ability to hear, identify, and manipulate sounds of spoken language, as well as the ability to rhyme and identify words, syllables, and sounds
  • Phonics: having a firm grasp on the letters and spellings which represent sounds in written language
  • Expressive (use of) and receptive (comprehension of) spoken and written language, including the use of vocabulary, grammar, and concepts
71 First Street, Troy, NY 12180

Provides free and confidential tutoring in reading, writing, and conversational skills in English in both one-on-one and small group settings for Basic Literacy and English Language Learners.

627 North Sunrise Service Road, Bellport, NY 11713
Provides free one-to-one and small group literacy tutoring for adult ESOL students and adult basic literacy students. Recruits and trains volunteer tutors. Maintains five regional offices throughout Suffolk County in the following public libraries: Amityville, Huntington (Huntington Station Branch), Mastics-Moriches-Shirley, Middle Country, Riverhead, and the Adult Literacy Center on the campus of Stony Brook. Maintains a Speakers Bureau. Call or visit website for further information and tutor training workshop schedule.
115 Nichols Court, Hempstead, NY 11550
Provides adult literacy, English as a Second Language and citizenship programs. Offers multimedia programs to learn English and improve reading, writing, and math skills including skills for high school equivalency, and computer-assisted and audio-visual instruction by trained personnel. Call for details and for an appointment.
Lockport, NY 14094
Provides one-on-one reading and ESL instruction to adults. Instruction provided by volunteer tutors who have been trained at a literacy volunteer tutor workshop. Instruction is provided in public location 2 hours/week at a time convenient to student and tutor.
31 Maple St, Oneonta, NY 13820
Provides free tutoring for adults who wish to learn English as a new language and to native English speakers who wish to improve reading or writing skills. One-to-one tutoring at times/places convenient for learner.
3 Mount Morris-Leicester Road, Leicester, NY 14481
Provides opportunities for migrant farm workers and their families on a regional, statewide, and national basis to encourage and assist them in achieving their full potential. Includes initiatives to increase literacy.