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Offers writing workshops for senior citizens in libraries, senior centers, and nursing homes throughout Long Island. Also produces a semi-annual journal containing the best work of senior writers, which is distributed to libraries, schools, senior centers, universities, and the general public through subscription. Workshop locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk. Call for information.

Provides programs for teenagers, such as writing workshops, summer reading programs, and young adult books and downloads to encourage teens to read.

Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

Integrates individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities into the community through workshops in acting, dance, visual arts, music, martial arts, and more. Annual performances are held in collaboration with universities; artwork is displayed in galleries.

Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

* Offers an admission-free, facilitated drop-in creative writing group for lifelong learners. Rochester Reads, a community-wide one-book initiative. Outdoor Poetry Festival at Highland Park. SummerWrite, July-August reading and writing camp serving youth K-12. Hybrid Visiting authors reading series. Virtual Literary Conference every other year.Playwriting Competition. Education -through-the literary arts in Rochester-based public middle and high schools.* Operates Ampersand Books, an independent bookstore, at its Neighborhood of the Arts headquarters. * Owns and operates Gell: A Finger Lakes Creative Retreat, a 24-acre site in Naples, NY.

Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

Provides low-cost programs in visual, literary, and performing arts. Programs are available for all ages and experience levels and are offered in several locations throughout the Syracuse area.

Provides activities such as leisure reading, writing, discussions with knowledgeable adults, tutoring and games that develop cognitive skills to encourage academic performance.

Offers a writing club for individuals in 5th through 12th grades. College students work one-on-one or in small groups with middle school students and high school students to assist them with creative writing and writing school work.

Provides non-credit continuing education personal enrichment courses at each of the campuses. Sample course offerings include: Basic French for Travelers; Basic Italian for Travelers I; Basic Italian for Travelers II; Basic Spanish for Travelers; Community Spanish I; Community Spanish II; Creative Writing for Fiction/Non-Fiction; Intensive Practical Spanish and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for details and a brochure.

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.

Offers writing courses. Sample course offerings include: Creative Writing For Fiction/Non-Fiction Writers and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers non-credit online writing courses in partnership with Ed2Go. Sample course offerings include: Effective Business Writing; Write Fiction Like a Pro; Write Your Life Story; Write And Publish Your Nonfiction Book; Beginning Writer's Workshop and How to Make Money From Your Writing. These six-week online courses are the perfect way to learn a new skill or enhance your existing ones. You'll need to spend roughly two to four hours each week completing two engaging lessons in an enjoyable, interactive learning environment. Expert instructors develop and lead every course. The course is not conducted "live." You are able to log-in at any time to take your lessons. New sessions start every month, so you can sign up anytime. Upon completing a course with a passing score, you'll get an award of completion from Molloy. Call for detailed information.

Offers youth an opportunity to express their views on today's issues through a public access cable television show, "Voices in the Community", and learn videography and TV production skills. This show is aired Wednesday evening at 10:30 pm on channel 18.

Provides programs for teenagers, such as writing workshops, summer reading programs, and young adult books and downloads to encourage teens to read.

Offers courses in Writing. Sample course offerings include: Grammar Refresher; Beginning Writer's Workshop; Introduction to Screenwriting; The Keys to Effective Editing; Introduction to Journaling; How to Make Money From Your Writing; Write Your Life Story; Travel Writing; Beginner's Guide to Getting Published; Write Effective Web Content; Research Methods for Writers; Introduction to Internet Writing Markets; Publish and Sell Your E-Books and The Craft of Magazine Writing. Courses vary each semester. Call for more detailed information.

Public library. Offers public access computers, meeting room, study room, copy machine, and radio receiver for the visually impaired. Also offers various programming such as: Toddler Time, Story Time, ESL classes, Bingo Night, Writing Class, Read to a Dog, and more. Serves as a Cooling Center for individuals during times of excessive heat. Always call ahead to make sure a Cooling Center is open before going there.

Offers writing courses. Sample course offerings include: Creative Writing For Fiction/Non-Fiction Writers and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Provides non-credit continuing education personal enrichment courses at each of the campuses. Sample course offerings include: Basic French for Travelers; Basic Italian for Travelers I; Basic Italian for Travelers II; Basic Spanish for Travelers; Community Spanish I; Community Spanish II; Creative Writing for Fiction/Non-Fiction; Intensive Practical Spanish and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for details and a brochure.

Offers writing courses. Sample course offerings include: Creative Writing For Fiction/Non-Fiction Writers and Memoir Writing. Courses vary each semester and are held at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Offers students an interdisciplinary historical and literary experience, directly related to the New York State Social Studies curriculum and enables students to develop a greater knowledge and appreciation of American and Long Island history. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and enhance creativity by actually producing poetry. Call for further information.

Provides a community writing project for women interested in memoir form and who desire support in changing personal memories into narratives that will be moving to others. Writing projects range from short stories to book length manuscripts. In addition to the weekly writing workshops, there are public readings and demonstration workshops. There is also a bi-lingual workshop and magazine focused on the Latina community. Call for more information and schedule of workshops and locations.

Offers various fun and educational activities (mix of virtual and in-person) for local residents such as arts & crafts, support groups, after-school homework help, book clubs, exercise groups, story time, teen gaming nights, etc. Also provides museum passes to various museums in New York City and other locations. Also offers online continuing education classes to earn accredited hours for job seekers.