Great Plains Literacy Council
Our Mission
The mission of the Great Plains Literacy Council is to positively impact Jackson and Harmon Counties through the provision of free literacy services to motivate adults so they can improve their lives, enrich their families, and strengthen their communities.
What We Do & How We Help
Great Plains Literacy Council provides basic adult literacy services in Jackson and Harmon Counties. Services are free.
We have volunteer tutors that assist in English Speaking Language , Citizenship and Hi Set/GED.
We also have a Citizenship corner dedicated to those who want to submit the application, use the practice test feature or print out any form they may need.
Tutor Spotlights

MARY COLE PATTERSON
We want to introduce Mary Cole Patterson.
Mary is a native of Altus with family spanning generations.
Mary is not only one of GPLC’s board members, she is also a volunteer tutor for ESL & Hi Set.
She donated her time making the beautiful "So Many Titles...So Little Time quilt" for a silent bid auction fundraiser, which brought in over $1000.00 towards the continued mission of the GPLC.
Mary goes above and beyond for her learners. She meets a small group of learners at their place of business before serving hours once a week.
She is very dedicated to her learners and does all she can to ensure they are confident in their learning.
We are proud to have Mary as our tutor spotlight of our summer issue.
Thank you Mary for all you do for your students and GPLC!!
Weekly exercise classes
Chair Yoga with Erin Martinez every Tuesday and Thursday at 11:00-11:45
Zumba Gold with Janelle Picinich every Thursday at 4:00-4:45 p.m. in the
Front meeting room of the Altus Public library.
Chair Yoga is also extended to Hollis on Mondays at 12 p.m. at the Hollis Civic Center.