Home > Events and Programs > Special Events >Detroit Reads Special Events Events and Programs Events Exhibits Children and Young Adults Downloads     Home > Events and Programs > Special Events >Detroit Reads Special Events About Detroit Reads Literacy Tools at the Detroit Public Library Detroit Literacy Council Knight Foundation Initiative Technology Literacy & Career Center @ the Detroit Public Library Detroit Reads Contacts   “…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 Call 313-481-1362 Email – Read@detroitpubliclibrary.org 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             The Detroit Public Library. All rights reserved. 2006