Literacy Across the Lifespan

ODLOS supports literacy across the lifespan through a variety of resources and initiatives supporting family literacy, adult literacy, English language learners, and more. 

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ODLOS supports literacy across the lifespan through a variety of resources and initiatives supporting family literacy, adult literacy, English language learners, and more.

  • , a website bringing together literacy resources from across 91´«Ã½
  • , a toolkit to help library workers add, expand, and advocate for adult literacy services
  • , an initiative by ProLiteracy and ODLOS
  • , a grant program to help public libraries improve services for adult English language learners, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
  • , diverse booklists provided by the 91´«Ã½ and its ethnic affiliates.
  • , an initiative from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Public Library Association
  • , a collaboration between ODLOS and YALSA to highlight award-winning books for teens. Book featured include Coretta Scott King Book Awards, Stonewall Book Awards, AILA Book Awards, and AP91´«Ã½ Book Awards

National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week raises public awareness about the need and value of adult education and family literacy in order to leverage resources to support access to basic education programs for the 36 million U.S. adults with low literacy skills. Advocates across the country use this opportunity to elevate adult education and family literacy nationwide with policymakers, the media, and the community.

In 2020, National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week was September 20-26. .