About Our Programs
This program is for adults looking to read better. Eligible students are assigned to a volunteer tutor and must meet two hours a week. Students in this program get a personalized learning plan to work towards their reading goals. Meetings must take place at a public location.
English Language Learning
This program is for adults new to speaking English. Eligible students are assigned to a volunteer tutor and must meet two hours a week. Students in this program get a personalized learning plan to work towards their English goals. Meetings must take place at a public location.
Sharing the Art of Reading (S.T.A.R.)
This program brings literacy activities to youth attending City of Buffalo Community Centers. Youth in this program experience the fun of reading and learn the habits of successful readers.
Education & Work Experience
This program is for adults referred by the Erie County Department of Social Services. Students get a foundation for High School Equivalency exams and employment. Our goal is that students will have a future with more employment opportunities and self-sufficiency.
Drop-In Centers
This program is for adults 18+ interested in being a student, anyone on the waiting list, or current students. Visit a drop-in center for help with reading or speaking English. Tutoring usually happens in small groups.
No appointment or commitment required.
Amherst (ELL Only)
Audubon Library
350 John James Parkway
Amherst, NY 14228
Fridays: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Public Library
565 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Thursdays: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Lockport
Grace Episcopal Church of Lockport-Arnold House
110 Genesee Street
Lockport, NY 14094
Thursdays: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Buffalo
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
Fridays: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Isaias Gonzalez-Soto Branch Library
280 Porter Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14201
Tuesdays: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM *Starting 9/24*
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Public Library
1425 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Mondays: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital -Golisano Center for Community Health
533 10th Street, 2nd Floor Classroom
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Mondays: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM *Starting 9/23*
Catholic Charities – Glynn Family Services Center
625 Tronolone Place
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Wednesdays: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Literacy Resources
English Language Learning
- BBC Skillwise Click here
- ESL Gold – English learning strategies Click here
- English Club – Free online resources Click here
- Online ELL activities, games, etc. Click here
- Grammar lessons Click here
- Dave’s ESL Café Click here
- Interesting things for ESL Students Click here
- Dictation exercises Click here
- Conversation starters Click here
- Pronunciation exercises Click here
- Center for Applied Linguistics Click here
Reading & Writing
- Explicit Instruction & Phonics Click here
- Vocabulary worksheets Click here
- Vocabulary quizzes Click here
- Comprehension Strategies Click here
- Adult Literacy League Click here
- Seeds of Literacy Click here
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