Adults who need to improve their reading and writing or learn more technical skills can now take advantage of free tutoring at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library. As part of an adult literacy program called A.L.L. (Adults Learn at the Library), tutors have been trained to provide free educational support for English language learning, basic reading and writing, and preparation for the high school equivalency exam now called the HiSet.
The program has been funded with a generous grant from the Phyllis W. McGillicuddy Charitable Trust, and Deena Kinsky serves as its coordinator. Deena brings a great deal of experience to the position. She meets with and trains tutors and works with adult learners to understand their learning goals. Out-of-school youth over the age of 16 are also encouraged to get assistance at the library with taking the high school equivalency exam. The program isn’t intended to tutor students currently in school.
Tutors offer their expertise in a variety of areas, in addition to reading and writing. Support is available for studying for nursing and nursing assistance exams, learning Excel and Power Point, basic computer skills and finances, interviewing skills and resume writing, and much more. Tutors are also available to help with learning French and other languages, which is handy for those wishing to travel.
If you or someone you know would like to learn more about working with a tutor, please call the library at 508-758-4171 or email Deena at 2learn2read@gmail.com. All inquiries are confidential and the services are free to anyone. The library is located at 7 Barstow Street in Mattapoisett and is open Tuesday through Sunday. Visit www.MattapoisettLibrary.org for more information about the library.