Literacy at Your Library

Did you know the Jasper County Public Library has a Literacy Committee?

Did you know that as part of our mission to "Inform, Enrich and Empower" our diverse community, the library purchases items each year to promote literacy for all ages, from pre-readers to life-long learners?

Some of our recent and annual purchases have included:

• English as a Second Language materials
• Spanish language materials
• Hooked on Phonics
• Leap Pad and Leapster units and books
• Study guides for GED, Praxis and more
• Career Planning and Development Guides
• High-Interest Low-Skill (Hi-Low) books for developing reading skills in teens and adults
• Great Courses (college-level courses on DVD and CD)

We also recently added a bi-lingual computer at DeMotte devoted to educational games and concepts for preschool through later elementary school learners. This project was supported by the Institute of Museums and library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Indiana State Library.

Each year we invite teachers, home school parents, adult literacy workers and other groups to communicate their needs to us. If there are items or programs that you feel could benefit your particular educational needs, we are open to suggestions from the community.

We hope you enjoy the efforts we make to help all the learners of the JCPL community.