One-on-One Tutoring

Offers one-on-one computer help and digital literacy workshops to adult learners, as part of broader adult education programming focused on foundational technology skills.

Matches adult learners with volunteer tutors based on availability, location, and individual preferences to support effective delivery of one-on-one instruction.

Provides personalized instruction in reading, math, English language skills, and digital literacy through trained volunteer tutors. Offers one-on-one tutoring, classroom tutoring, and facilitated conversation groups for adult English language learners in Syracuse and Onondaga County.

Provides training and support for volunteer tutors, including an online training program requiring approximately 16 hours to complete, to prepare them for working with adult learners in literacy and language education.

Provides one-to-one and small group tutoring to adult learners to improve reading, writing, English language, and math skills across foundational to advanced levels. Tutoring sessions are held weekly for at least two hours over a minimum of four months, with learners completing at least 30 in-person hours before program completion.

Conducts weekly Reading Rounds in Pre-K through 5th grade classrooms and delivers reading enrichment activities to over 3,000 students across nine school districts in Wayne County. Programs are led by trained readers and include story time and interactive literacy events.

Provides digital literacy instruction covering basic computer use, file management, software applications, and job application drafting. Also offers customized pre-employment training for local business employees or job seekers to improve workplace safety and productivity.

Distributes Early Literacy Gift Bags to newborns in Wayne County, including board books, a sample library card application, and caregiver reading tips. Also produces weekly story time videos for use by families and educators.

Hosts Family Fun Literacy Nights, Pumpkin Walk events, and co-hosts the Infant and Toddler Book Club to engage families in literacy development. Events include storytelling, book giveaways, and hands-on activities for children and caregivers.

Offers flexible scheduling and location options for adult learners to accommodate busy schedules and transportation needs, ensuring accessibility to literacy programs.

Offers individualized tutoring and support to help adult learners prepare for and pass the High School Equivalency (HSE) exam.

Offers unpaid internships for college students and others to gain career exploration experience while supporting literacy programs.

Conducts volunteer orientation sessions and offers facilitated online tutor training through Literacy New York, including mandatory core training. Engages volunteers in tutoring, in-school reading, outreach, fundraising, and operational support roles.

Provides curated external learning resources for tutors, including access to the 'News for You' online newspaper and the Thinknology Reading Library with high-interest reading passages for adult learners.

Organizes a creative writing contest for youth in grades 6–12 with a $100 grand prize, and implements the Our Community Reads Program in partnership with elementary schools, including family engagement and book giveaways to support early reading development.

Provides free access to museum visits through library-issued passes and distributes free ice cream cone gift certificates to participants who complete the All Ages Summer Reading Challenge.

Makes library meeting rooms and event spaces available for public use through a formal request process and hosts community events such as high school proms, auto shows, wrestling matches, basketball games, and art exhibitions including the Armory Art and Antique Gallery.

Organizes and offers free public programs for children, teens, and adults, including literacy classes, cultural exchanges, creative workshops, and seasonal events such as summer reading challenges and scavenger hunts.