On the Move

Lots of changes happening at RDPL.   At the end of March we shut down the Dawe Branch for renovations, and later this month, we'll be opening the Lion Plaza express Branch.  But what about the Adult Literacy Program, a fixture at Dawe for many years?  Read this article for the latest information: 

Red Deer Public Library's Adult Literacy Program is on the move. On March 31, the doors will close at our Dawe Centre location and open again on April 21 at our temporary location at our Lion Plaza Branch.

The Adult Literacy Program has been in Red Deer for over twenty years and is funded by Advanced Education and the Red Deer Public Library. Students of our program are adults who want to improve their literacy skills. Our mandate is to serve Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents. Many are newcomers to Canada who would like to improve their English language skills.

The program is designed to assist adults in the areas of: reading, writing, speaking, listening and math. Volunteer tutors work one-on-one with students on topics of the student's choice, at a pace tailored to each student's needs.

Most of our volunteers spend two hours a week making a difference in another person's life. The pairs meet at a time that is mutually convenient, usually at the Dawe Library, though sometimes at another public place. We provide training and ongoing support to our tutors.

If you are interested in making a difference in someone's life, empowering them with skills and confidence, consider volunteering with us. If you or someone you know, would like help with reading, writing, pronunciation and/or math please stop in and see us at Lion Plaza. For more information, please phone 346-2533, visit us at Unit #2 7710 - 50 Ave., or email us at adlit@rdpl.org.