In the Local Libraries, volunteers serve as literacy tutors, work at welcome desks, provide program support, assist with book sales, participate in branch support groups, and advocate on behalf of the Library through letter-writing campaigns and visits to local legislators.
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TO WORK WITH: |
CONTACT: |
DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY |
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Adult Literacy Students |
NYPL Centers for Reading and Writing
212-576-0071
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Tutoring and/or assisting with computer instruction |
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Children and Teens |
New York Cares
Barbara Glassman
212-402-1104 |
Visit library with children and teens from shelters |
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Children |
Learning Leaders
Heather Whyte
212-213-3370 x337 |
Assist librarian in Children's Room |
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Non-English-speaking Immigrants |
ESOL Volunteers
212-930-0502 |
Lead English conversation groups for intermediate level speakers from other countries |
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Older Adults |
New York Cares
Susan Craine
212-402-1115 |
Read aloud in nursing homes in conjunction with NYPL librarians |
| Donnell Library Center |
Jutta Zaplinski
212-621-0694 |
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Mid-Manhattan Library
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Deborah Hirsch
212-340-0874 |
Book Sale, welcoming visitors, letter-writing campaigns |
