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Students

Facilities & Resources



All of our students can use these resources: ​

  • Lending library with more than 1,000 books, dictionaries, and other resources (see staff for a tour and to learn how to check out books)

  • Assistance with job searches, resume preparation, and other real world goals

​​Our programs are designed for adults who want to:
 
  • Improve their basic reading and writing skills 

  • Improve their English language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)

  • Prepare for the GED® or other High School Equivalency tests

  • Develop computer, health, civic, or financial literacy skills

 

We serve adults and also have a unique program for teens and young adults (ages 16 to 24) prepare for the GED or HiSET equivalency diplomas.

Requirements

 

To enroll in our programs, prospective students must be able to: 

 

  • Commit to attending classes or tutoring sessions for a whole semester (2-4 days a week, depending on the program). 

  • Complete the required registration process. 

  • Be willing to give it your best - you are worth it.

 

To learn more about program-specific eligibility requirements, please see our program pages: 

Community Resources



If you need information about child care, health care, legal services, transportation, or other resources, call this number: 2-1-1. 

You can also click on this link to go to the NC 2-1-1 website, which contains information about many services in the Durham area. 

​Contact us:​

 

(919) 489-8383  

 

info@durhamliteracy.org

 

1905 Chapel Hill Rd, Durham, NC 27707

 

Mail:  PO Box 52209, Durham, NC 27717

 

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