Literacy

Get help with reading and succeeding in Jackson & Harmon Counties

Great Plains Literacy Council

Gloria

We are excited to introduce Gloria Casias. She is one of our newest staff members at GPLC

Her employment was made possible by the ARPA grant offered through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). Gloria is assisting with the organization of our program office and classroom areas. We are glad to have Gloria be a part of the GPLC program.
Brittney

Brittney Willis is an AmeriCorps VISTA member and a new member of GPLC

This is Brittney Willis she is an AmeriCorps VISTA member. A VISTA member provides indirect service, building the capacity of the organization to be able to provide direct service. AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects over 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, health, and homeland security. Those members who serve will receive a partial education award. Brittney's first assignment was to set up a display of well-known Authors for Black History month in the library. These books and many others are available to check out at the Southern Prairie Library System. Welcome Brittney to our program and we are excited to have you with us for an eventful year.

May 2
Tutor Training with Brittney Willis (Presenter) @ 5 p.m.

May 3
Walk with Ease with Megan Monteith (OSU Ext.) @ 11 am Park and Recreation Gym

May  10
Walk with Ease with Megan Monteith (OSU Ext.) @ 11 am Park and Recreation Gym.

Chair Yoga Continues  with Suzanne Rooker @ 11 a.m.

May 12
Chair Yoga Continues  with Suzanne Rooker @ 11 a.m.

May 17
Walk with Ease with Megan Monteith (OSU Ext.) @ 11 a.m. Park and Recreation Gym (Cancelled)

Chair Yoga Continues  with Suzanne Rooker @ 11 a.m.

Healthy for Life, Six Circles of Health with Brian Denton (Certified Nutritional & Holistic Health Coach) @ 4 p.m.

May 19
Chair Yoga Continues  with Suzanne Rooker @ 11 a.m.

AirFryer with with Cheryl Lively OSU Extension @ 1p.m.

May 24
Walk with Ease with Megan Monteith (OSU Ext.) @ 11 am Park and Recreation Gym (Cancelled)

Chair Yoga Continues  with Suzanne Rooker @ 11 a.m.

Will Clinic @ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

May 25
Bilingual Story Time

May 26
Chair Yoga Continues  with Suzanne Rooker @ 11 a.m

Will Clinic @ 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

May 31
Walk with Ease with Megan Monteith (OSU Ext.) @ 11 am Park and Recreation Gym (Cancelled)

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.

Learn More

Resources and Websites for All Ages

mango language learning

Teen & Adult

Languages
Learn a language or practice your speaking skills
khan academy: learn anything for free

Everyone

Learn for Free
Free online classes, lessons, and practice on many subjects
pro literacy

Adults

Learn to Read and Write
Find materials and support
Brain Fuse

Teens & Adults

Online Tutoring
Homework help, writing lab, test prep, lessons, and study tools
Ebooks & Audio Books

Everyone

OK Virtual Library
eBooks, audios, magazines for all ages

Hot Spots & iPads

T-Mobile hot spots and iPads for literacy training for adult students and tutors. Call 580-477-2890 for more info.

Thank you, Sponsors

This project is funded through the OK Dept of Libraries with a federal grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act. Opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of ODL or IMLS and no official endorsement by those entities should be inferred.

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