Local Literacy Resources
Center for Literacy
Provides a range of literacy services (tutoring and classes) to adults and out-of-school youth throughout Philadelphia and Delaware Counties, including pre-GED, GED, ESL, adult diploma program, and Family Literacy programs.
636 South 48th Street (headquarters)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-474-1235
Free Library of Philadelphia
Libraries located throughout Philadelphia provide a variety of child, teen, and adult reading programs including GED. Books Aloud! programs for parents and teachers run October-June.
1901 Vine St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5322
Mayor’s Commission on Literacy
Provides referrals for adults to literacy programs that offer adult basic education, ESL, GED, and Family Literacy services. Callers can find programs at a time and place convenient to them.
Free Library of Philadelphia
1901 Vine St., Ground Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-686-5250
Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education
Works to ensure that Pennsylvania adults who want to improve reading, writing, math, and other literacy skills have access to quality programs. Website includes news, program locator, and resources for program administrators, teachers and prospective students.
717-772-3737
“Many of the families we see are looking for help with their own reading but have a hard time figuring out where to go. Linking families to local resources is an important part of what I do every day.”