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 a variety of innovative, hands-on school discovery programs to actively involve students in discovering and analyzing many aspects of Long Island history. These programs include role playing, handling objects, house hunts, creative writing, and art workshops. Call for more information.

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.

A non-profit agency providing free adult education and community resources in basic reading, writing, math, digital literacy/computer skills, English instruction, GED prep, ESOL and civics, workforce readiness, vocational training with certifications, and more. Classes and tutoring services are provided by trained volunteers and agency staff. Also provides jail transition services to assist with housing, public assistance, mental health and substance abuse, and other pertinent issues. ##REENTRY##

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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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 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 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.

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.

Provides programs exploring interests ranging from computer training, arts and crafts to nutrition and fitness. Popular courses include aqua aerobics, using the Internet, and investment planning. In the summer, a six-week program provides opportunities that include creative writing, art courses, and karate for youngsters. Semester newsletter available.

Group for adults with a mental health diagnosis interested in using writing in their mental health recovery. Meets in person on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month at 1021 Broadway on the 4th floor from 10am-12pm. Also meets virtually on Monday's at 1pm. For more information or to RSVP, contact Bridget at [email protected] or 716-886-1242x347.