Service Alert

The Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library and the Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library are closed until further notice for emergency air conditioner repairs. The Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library repairs will begin immediately and are expected to take three weeks to complete. The library will provide an update on the Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library repair timeline as soon as one is available. 

Learn More on the Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library page and the Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library page.

Adult Literacy

Adult Learner Book Discussion

We offer an adult learner book discussion called A Feel for Books. A Feel for Books is an ongoing book discussion series for adult developing readers and their tutors and teachers. Sessions are open to any adult learner in The District and are held in October, December, February, April and May/June.

Adult Education Directory

The Literacy Helpline provides information about available adult literacy education and English as a Second Language programs, and referrals to these programs for walk-in and telephone customers.



You can call 202-727-2431 to speak with a staff member who can answer questions you have about adult education programs in the DC area , or view our online directories

Audiences: Adults
Type: Adult Learning
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Contact Us

Adult Learning Department
202-727-1616
adultlearning.dcpl@dc.gov