South Suburban College - Adult Volunteer Literacy

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South Suburban College - Adult Volunteer Literacy

An individualized volunteer tutoring program designed for adults who need to increase their competencies in basic reading, writing, listening and math.

Operating as usual

10/19/2020

Good morning!

Early voting starts today at your local library!

Social distancing will be enforced.

Drop off your mail in ballot.

We are here to service you!

09/01/2020

Google Doodle honors Jackie Ormes, first black female newspaper cartoonist

Jackie Ormes was known for her independent, confident, and intelligent female characters, in cartoons and comic strips like 'Patty- Jo 'n' Ginger,' and 'Torchy Brown in Dixie to Harlem.'

02/27/2020

Visit A Participating Museum For Free on 4/4/20

Join us for Museum Day on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

02/03/2020

10 must-read Black History Month book recommendations: Zora Neale Hurston, Kiley Reid and more

Ten recently published and critically acclaimed works of fiction and nonfiction by black authors to read this Black History Month.

10/03/2019

SSC Library’s 6th Annual Information Literacy Month Essay Contest Starts on Monday, October 7 - October 25, 2019

Topic: How does being Information Literate contribute to Academic Success?

Who Can Enter: SSC Students currently enrolled.

Essay Guidelines:
- 250-500 words
- Font Style – Times New Roman
- Font Size – 12
- Double Spaced
- Heading – Date, Name and Topic centered at top of Essay

Winners: 3 Prize Winners will be announced on Wednesday,
October 30, 2019 at the ILM Essay Reception in the Library at 2:00pm. Winner must be present.

Submit your essay to: Marilyn Wells - Senior Librarian [email protected] by October 25th, 2019 (print or electronic format) or from more information contact call (708) 596 - 2000 ext.2239.

02/22/2019

01/31/2019

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How can volunteering help me? Well is glad you asked. Check out this inforgraphic to learn benefits of volunteering! http://ow.ly/N3ue30jxGoN

10/25/2018

08/30/2018

South Holland Library - September News & Events!

08/14/2018

Library visits down but circulation is up; see which books get checked out most

Can you guess which books make the list of top 25 most-checked out from the Chicago Public Library?

06/24/2018

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Reasons No. 3 on Why Volunteer Tutoring Helps you Live Longer: Finding happiness in what you do. Do you have any other helpful tips that you would like to share that aren't on the list? http://bit.ly/2Hyebv2

06/04/2018

05/02/2018

Aldi associates will be at PSC from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 3. The store is looking to hire for the Glenwood, Chicago Heights, Calumet City, and Hazel Crest locations. Apply in person for full and part-time positions.

04/17/2018

Our thoughts, prayers and love go out to Barbara Bush and her family. She is a national icon and one of the greatest advocates for literacy.
-Kevin Morgan, President and CEO of ProLiteracy
with Barbara Bush Foundation

01/19/2018

How to Tell the Story of Low Literacy

We can raise awareness of the adult literacy issue by telling great stories. Here's how.

01/16/2018

Photos from ProLiteracy's post

11/27/2017

3 Myths People Actually Believe About Adult Literacy

I hear and read a lot of misconceptions about adult education all the time. Here are the three most common myths people actually believe about adult literacy.
Myth 1: “I don’t know anyone with a...

11/20/2017

Family Reading Night (11/14/17)

11/20/2017

Family Reading Night (11/14/17)

The Adult Volunteer Literacy Program recently hosted their annual Family Reading Night in the Performing Arts Center!

11/14/2017

Getting Registered on hoopla

This tutorial will show you how to register for hoopla using the hoopladigital.com website. With hoopla, you'll be able to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, comics,...

10/24/2017

ISTE on Twitter

“What if students could find and reflect on various aspects of their writing? https://t.co/j2fRwz4yMu via ”

10/24/2017

Nat'l Lit Directory on Twitter

“"Reading is about so much more than decoding print" - Literacy builds life skills, too: https://t.co/eYejp6HSm4”

10/16/2017

CLA on Twitter

“Looking for the perfect book-inspired Halloween costume? Check out this list! https://t.co/YFc4T123pC”

10/12/2017

Illinois workNet on Twitter

“Check out video about volunteering! https://t.co/IfWLsS78ia”

10/10/2017

CLA on Twitter

“What book first opened up your world? ”

10/07/2017

Rick Rigsby - Make An Impact

10/06/2017

ProLiteracy on Twitter

“Happy ! Your gift of helps . Thank you for your hard work and dedication. ”

10/03/2017

Tinley Park Library on Twitter

“Homebound Services - Homebound? You don’t have to forgo your love of reading! Call the library’s Outreach Servi... https://t.co/B1R003wfIl”

10/02/2017

Nat'l Lit Directory on Twitter

“Calling all literacy & learning orgs: Help students & volunteers find your program with The Directory! https://t.co/a9TMjNJ0Xv”

09/29/2017

Adult Volunteer Literacy Coordinator Ms. Stokes, addressing the students at Adult Education Orientation.

09/29/2017

Photos from ProLiteracy's post

09/29/2017

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We've been talking a lot this week about banned books, but it's also Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. 1 in 6 U.S. adults have low literacy skills. http://bit.ly/lt-literacy

05/19/2017

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Getting Close

Address

15800 S. State Street
South Holland, IL
60473

Telephone

(708) 596-2000 Ext 2558

Website

http://www.ssc.edu/adult-continuing-education/adult-education-programs/

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