What’s New and Ongoing at the Library and in the Community
Greetings and Happy New Year! Multnomah County Library’s Adult Literacy program would like to
share the latest updates about the services and programs we offer to the community. Please feel free
to share this information with anyone you think we might be able to help. Our contact information
below, if you have any questions.
English learners at the library
Talk Time: A safe place for English language learners to practice conversation.
One-to-One tutoring for ESOL: We have a waitlist, but we can place some new learners
English learners in the community
Portland ESL network: an organization that shares information about ESL classes offered in the
greater Portland metro area and beyond.
GED Learners
GED: Meet virtually with a GED Educator (English and Spanish)
Talk with the Library’s GED educator about getting your General Educational Development (GED)
certificate.
● Free tutoring (must be 18 or older) and free study materials
● Free testing: When you are ready we will help with your test fees
● Connect to college and jobs
Call or text Lisa at 503.577.9984 or mcl.adult.literacy@multcolib.org. For Spanish GED, call or text
Adriana 503.314.9441.
Available anytime
Cell-Ed-online learning platform: practice English or study for US citizenship on your phone.
USA Hello: a multilingual website offering GED and citizenship classes online
Volunteers recruitment
Do you know someone who is looking for a volunteer opportunity? We are recruiting volunteer tutors
for the Spanish GED program, one-on-one tutoring for GED and beginning ESOL and Talk Time.
For more information about any of our programs, please visit: multcolib.org/adultliteracy or call 503.577.9984