"Your local library is the one of the last free spaces where you are welcomed to spend the entire day if you'd like to, there's no such thing as loitering at the library."
- Beth Clinton
gives young readers non-judgmental audiences as they practice their reading skills. "Our volunteers are a valuable asset of our library system,” Clinton says. "They enable us to offer programs like the Volunteer EAL Tutoring Program, a partnership with the Newcomer's Association, to help adult newcomers learn English. Through this program, learners may receive one-on-one tutoring or have the opportunity to join a conversation circle. " There are a number of online services and programs offered that ensure everyone can take advantage of their local library. The Centre for Equitable Library Access offers a collection of alternative format
materials for people with print disabilities. TumbleBooks help to teach kids the joy of reading by using animation, music, and narration to bring picture books to life. Read along online, or have TumbleBooks read to you. TumbleBookCloud Junior is a collection of e-books, read-along books, and graphic novels. Meanwhile, there are also National Geographic videos and audio books suitable for elementary grades or EAL students. Items in the collection feature adjustable text sizes, full narration, and read-along functions, which highlights text as it is read. Rocket Languages is a web-based language learning service ideal for beginners and travellers. Your library card gives you access to 14 self-paced
foreign language courses, including Egyptian Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, American Sign Language, advanced English (for EAL learners), English for Japanese speakers, and English for Spanish speakers. Mobile apps are available for iOS and Android. "Our libraries offer something for absolutely anyone,” says Clinton. "Drop in to your local branch or 'check us out' online; you're always welcome at the library."
For more information about PEI's libraries, visit: library.pe.ca PEIL
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