DEDICATED TO HELPING ADULTS IMPROVE ALL PARTS OF THEIR LIVES THROUGH LIFELONG LEARNING
All classes are free and available to adults ages 18 and over. In-person, hybrid (virtual) and email classes are available.
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If you would like information regarding the adult literacy program as online courses in any county, or in-person courses at Muskogee Public Library, please fill out this Request for Information Form.
The Muskogee Public Library Adult Literacy Program is offering free online classes for adults (18+) that will begin your journey towards life goals. We offer in-person, hybrid and email classes in the following areas: GED test preparation, English as a Second Language, U.S. Citizenship test preparation, and Adult Basic Education. Computer Media/Literacy classes will be coming soon.
For in-person courses at Tahlequah Public Library, including GED prep, U.S. Citizenship test prep, spoken and written English for both native and non-native speakers, basic academic subjects, cursive writing, the Oklahoma Driver’s License Manual, and searching the online Dawes Rolls, please contact Cathy Monholland at cmonholland@eols.org. Other topics may be available, so please call and check.
Become a Volunteer
The requirements that are most necessary to have are:
- Minimum age of 21
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- English proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing
- Attend a 10-hour one time tutor training and an annual 3-hour tutor continuing ed. (All
presented at the library.) - Fill out an application form for the Adult Literacy Department
- Pass a background check.
Adults, 21 and over, who are interested in being an adult literacy tutor at Muskogee Public Library should contact Adult Literacy Coordinator Penny Chastain at 918-682-6657, ext. 101, or pchastain@eols.org.
For Tahlequah Public Library, please contact Cathy Monholland at cmonholland@eols.org.
For information contact Adult Literacy Coordinator Penny Chastain at 918-682-6657, ext. 101, or pchastain@eols.org.
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GED TEST PREPARATION
Test prep tutoring for adults who wish to take the General Education Diploma (GED) that includes mathematics, social studies, science, and language arts components.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE - CLASSES
Learn English speaking, pronunciation, listening, and understanding.
Adults from all language backgrounds and all English levels are welcome.
Classes meet 3 times each week.
You do not have to come to all three classes.
You can choose the days and times that work best for you.
- Mondays: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
- Wednesdays: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Thursday: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
General study of basic reading, writing, and mathematics. Helpful for those needing to brush up on skills for going back to school as non-traditional students.
U.S. CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION
If you are ready to study for the U.S. Citizenship test we offer two choices.
- Individual classes: The times are set according to availability of student and tutor.
- Small group class: Thursdays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
COMPUTER MEDIA - LITERACY
Starting date to be announced.
No computer experience needed
Computers are provided for classroom use.
No computer experience needed
Computers are provided for classroom use.
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