Adult Literacy Program
Since 1984, our program has been training volunteer tutors to help both native English-speaking students and foreign-born students improve their English literacy skills. We also have tutors who assist adults students with math and other subject areas to help prepare them to take the GED or other tests.
We also provide classes for English language learners throughout the year. Please call or email for a schedule.
Over 100 volunteer tutors are currently working with 195 students through the Literacy Program. Because of the high demand for in our area, we always need new tutors. We provide training and materials. If you’d like to volunteer through our program, please either contact us, or fill out the Volunteer Application form, online in a PDF and drop it off at the Library.
Please contact us at 215-885-5183 or email Ablit1@yahoo.com.
Office hours Monday-Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm or by appointment.
Our Staff: Rob Naborn and Elizabeth Sperling.
Tutor Support Meeting: Helping Students Navigate Services in our Area
A Panel Discussion with area experts discussing how our students can access Social Services including Education, Healthcare and Immigration Information
On Tuesday April 23, 2013, Offered twice: from 2-4 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m.
In the Community Room, Lower Level, Abington Free Library
Afternoon Participants –
Abington Township Commissioner, John Spiegelman
Abington Hospital - Director of Diversity, Sabrina Harris
Immigration Lawyer - Jack Herzig
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians - Director of Outreach and Program Evaluation, Amanda Bergson-Shilcock
Evening Participants –
Abington Hospital - Director of Diversity, Sabrina Harris
Immigration Lawyer – Karen M. Pollins from the firm of Goldblum & Hess
Montgomery County Community College - Assistant Director of Admissions, Dennis Barrera
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians - Director of Outreach and Program Evaluation, Amanda Bergson-Shilcock
Adult Literacy Program, Abington Free Library, 1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001, AbingtonFreeLibrary.org, 215-885-5183, Ablit1@yahoo.com
Classes Offered through Abington Free Library
English as a Second Language Classes
- Monday, 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. / English Conversation Classes
- Tuesday, 10:30 - noon / English Conversation Classes
- Tuesdays, 12:30 - 2 p.m. / Writing Class
- Wednesdays, 12 - 2 p.m. / Idioms and Grammar
Intensive Class! English Literacy / Civics Class at the Abington Sr. High School
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. starting Jan. 28 for 8 weeks
- English as a Second Language
- American Culture, History and Government
- Preparation for the US Citizenship Test
Instructor, Lisa Pollard, experienced ESL/Civics Teacher
Register through the Abington Adult School – 215-884-4967
