Volunteers

Share your love of reading. Tutor an adult once a week for 2 hours. Work one-on-one with an adult to improve their reading, writing, comprehensive or English language skills. No teaching experience required. Training is required and provided, and all sessions must be attended.

• Wednesday, May 29 at Penrose Library (Carnegie Reading Room) from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Complete an application and return to the Literacy Office at Penrose Library.

The library is partnering with math scholars in the region to host free math help sessions on a drop-in basis. Under the general supervision of a site coordinator, "AfterMath" volunteer tutors will:

• Attend an orientation session

• Commit to and sign up to assist at a minimum of two of the seven "AfterMath" Monday sessions

• Assist students with math topics such as: fractions, decimals, percents, pre-Algebra, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry, pre-Calculus, and Calculus, etc.

Children, Dogs and Reading = Fun at Your Library! You and your well-mannered dog can become a "Paws to Read" reading team, encouraging children to read aloud or tell a story to a non-judgmental listener...your dog. The Paws to Read program builds fluency and confidence in a budding reader. Must have Canine Good Citizen (CGC) and Therapy Dog certifications.

• Learn more by calling 531-6333, x1251.

Meet community members from around the world. Facilitate weekly Speak English groups. Provide adult English language learners with a friendly and supportive place to practice informal social conversation. Pre-registration is required.

• Wednesday, May 29 at Penrose Library from 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Complete an application and return to the Literacy Office at Penrose Library.