Detroit Public Library

The Campaign to ease illiteracy from Detroit

Detroit Reads

"…Literacy is no longer an option, …it is a lifeline."

Nearly half of Detroit’s adult population is classified as “functionally illiterate.” The work of erasing illiteracy in Detroit is critical to improving the quality of lives in our communities.

The Detroit Public Library’s vision is to erase illiteracy from the city of Detroit.

Join the Campaign to Erase illiteracy in Detroit!

  • LEARN TO READ
  • TEACH SOMEONE TO READ
  • SPONSOR A NEW READER

313-481-1362

read@detroitpubliclibrary.org

Contacts

Learn to Read or Teach Someone to Read
Susan Taylor, Literacy & Reading Specialist
313-481-1362
read@detroitpubliclibrary.org

Jo Anne G. Mondowney
Executive Director, Detroit Public Library
jmondowney@detroitpubliclibrary.org
313-833-3997

Juliet Machie
Deputy Director, Detroit Public Library
(Director for Literacy Initiatives)
jmachie@detroitpubliclibrary.org
313-833-3996

Commissioner Carole Quarterman
Chair, Books & Literacy Committee
Detroit Library Commission
cejqman@detroitpubliclibrary.org

Rev. Dr. Georgia Hill
President, Detroit Literacy Council
Georgia.a.hill@gmail.com

Detroit Library Commission:
Mr. Luther Keith, President
Judge Edward M. Thomas, Vice President
Ms. Carole Quarterman
Mr. Jonathan Kinloch
Mr. Russell Bellant
Mr. Gregory Hicks

Why You Should Read...

READING =

  • Self Confidence
  • Empowerment
  • Better Health
  • Economic Growth

ADULT LITERACY SERVICES

@ the Detroit Public Library

  • Literacy Skills Assessment
  • One-on-one Tutoring
  • GED Preparation
  • Computer Skills Training
  • Tutor Training & Certification
  • Learner Practice Kits
  • Resources for Literacy Service Providers