Literacy Drop In Centers

There are always more students than there are tutors. In order to address the growing needs of our community when it comes to learning, we have created several Drop In Learning Centers. Managed by our staff but run by volunteers, the Drop In Learning Centers serve those folks who are struggling with reading, writing, and speaking English.
No matter where they are from, or what level they had achieved in their native land, our adult students are welcome to join our Drop In Centers. They will meet in small groups with others who are at the same level. Learning in a friendly setting, conversation groups are a great way to practice English -- and, to make new friends.
There is no waiting list, and of course there is no charge. Some of our centers offer child care while the parents are learning. We celebrate holidays, and often bring in community speakers so that people can learn more about the community.

Item Family Partnership Center, Room 218, Poughkeepsie:.Tuesday Evenings 6:00-8:00pm

Item 1st Presbyterian Church (corner of N. Hamilton & Church Streets), Poughkeepsie...6:15-8:15pm (childcare provided).

Item St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Red Hook:...Mondays 7:30-9:30pm/Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm.

Item Grace Episcopal Church, Franklin Avenue, Millbrook...Thursdays - ESL 6:15-9:15pm.

To learn more, please call Carol or Marian at 452-8670.

Beacon Office of Literacy Connections

Offering tutoring for adults and programs for families:

The Beacon Academy
211 Fishkill Avenue
Beacon, NY
Phone: (845) 838-6999, Dial Ext. 2501, and then 2506
Ask for:
Stella Denton
Beacon Even Start

Dover Plains Literacy Connections Branch

Dutchess County Community Action Agency
Route 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(845) 877-9272
Schedule:
By appointment
Contact: Marian Thompson

Red Hook Literacy Connections Branch

Dutchess County Community Action Agency
44 East Market Street
Red Hook, NY 12571
(845) 876-1611
Schedule:
By appointment
Contact: Marian Thompson