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Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) and helps with US citizenship.

Literacy Volunteers helps adults read, write, speak, and understand English by matching them with trained volunteer tutors one to one. Each tutor and student meet for one hour a week at a public location that is convenient for them, such as public libraries. Students can also meet with tutors virtually.

The program is open entry, open exit; adults can enroll at any time and exit at any time.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Provides an educationally based after-school/out-of-school programs for students grades K-12 focused on increasing math and reading proficiency, increasing school attendance, as well as decreasing suspensions (in and out of school) and system involvement. This is accomplished through literacy/reading and math classes, individualized homework assistance, career exploration and planning, plus one-to-one and group tutoring sessions. Students are provided instruction by certified teachers, as well as enrichment activities and other social and emotional supports by academic intervention specialists.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Provides a wide variety of services to the community, including literacy programs, Recycle for Sight, vision screening, community service.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Character and leadership development. Programs include aquatics, arts, sports, fitness and recreation, health and life skills, educational and career development, job training, career preparation, tutoring services, and age appropriate community service.

Outdoor activities, including Carter Lake Summer Camp (Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm).

Meals served. Limited bus service - call for details.

Literacy program for K-8th grade students at select Elementary schools in Lincoln. In addition to in-school tutoring, Impact Reading tutoring is available at City Impact. Struggling readers are matched with a trained volunteer tutor who utilizes provided literacy curriculum. The goal is to get each student to or above grade reading level.

Offers a variety of programs. Services include community literacy, free English classes, and GED prep. 

Offers the following services:

- ESL (English as a Second Language) program for individuals who speak, read, and write best in a language other than English and wish to improve their English language skills. Courses range from entry-level English to college-prep English.

- HiSET and High School Completion Center, providing testing and preparation for high school equivalency.

- Adult Literacy program offering opportunities for adults to enhance literacy skills and refresh basics in reading, writing, and math. Classes are available at various locations in and around Des Moines in collaboration with local schools and organizations.

- Citizenship Education programs that prepare individuals to take the oath of U.S. citizenship and understand the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. These courses help immigrants gain knowledge of American culture, institutions, and ideals, as well as U.S. history, the Constitution, and the structure and functions of government.

- College (core) classes for DMACC's associate degree programs and non-credit classes for personal and professional development.

- Continuing Education classes offered at DMACC.

- Business consulting services.

Volunteer tutors for adults, available to native speakers of English seeking to improve literacy skills and those learning English as a new language (English Language Learners).

One to one instruction is available for learners desiring to work at their own pace and/or on a specific skill area.

Small group tutoring is offered through programs organized around students of particular cultures, needs, or goals (Citizenship, Family Literacy, and Workforce Readiness for Refugees, GED Prep and CNA Prep), and in programs to develop vocabulary and skills in a specific subject area (Computer Literacy). Additionally, family literacy programs are available for adult English language learners and their preschool and early elementary age children.

Free conversation groups provide a forum for students to practice their skills in listening and speaking English. Tutors facilitate the groups by giving students discussion topics, vocabulary and dialogue practice.

Volunteer tutors are trained through a 3-5-hour program covering learning styles, adult language acquisition and lesson development. Persons 18 years or older are invited to become tutors and LL members. A minimum commitment of one year is requested for volunteer tutors.

Provides refugee services that include:

• Connecting senior refugees to community resources

• Culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services, available statewide by telehealth

• English classes

• Community gardening and small farm business programs

• Child care business training in Polk, Buena Vista, Black Hawk, Scott, and Woodbury counties

• An Individual Development Account program with financial education and matched savings, available statewide

• Direct and financial help to foreign-born victims of human trafficking statewide

• Support for unaccompanied children and youth from Central America who want to connect with family in Iowa, available statewide

• Business training and technical help in central Iowa

• A Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program

Provides adult basic education, including literacy, ESL classes, and tutoring in reading and math.

Provides literacy workshops and distributes reading materials. Partners with Silver Cross to provide reading rooms and lending libraries.

Offers library services including books, graphic novels, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, electronic materials (ebooks, eaudiobooks and video steaming), and access to various databases. Less traditional resources for loan include artwork, storytelling/interviewing kits, and Stay Sharp Kits for memory health. Also offers regular programming for all ages, including story times, book groups, seasonal reading programs, and a community English Language Learning program.

Coralville and rural Johnson County residents may also check out mobile wi-fi hotspots and request interlibrary loans for items the library does not own. Reference and reader’s advisory services available. Public computers, scanner, photocopier, televisions, study spaces, and free wi-fi are offered on-site. Meeting rooms are available for use by non-profit organizations. 

Services include an on-site free community fridge and harm reduction vending machine. Our Community Resources Navigator is available for one-on-one assistance and consultation. Homebound delivery services may be available to residents of Coralville.

Community college.

GED preparation and testing.

ESL - English as a Second language classes.

Adult basic education, including literacy, job seeking, and life skills education.

Citizenship preparation.

Tutors available in various locations in the Panhandle.

Single parent / displaced homemaker program provides career counseling, dependent care, non-traditional training, skills training, technology training, books and tuition, personal counseling, support groups, and transportation. Contact a student services advisor for information.

Veterans Upward Bound programs offer intensive basic skills development and short-term remedial courses for military veterans to help them successfully transition to post-secondary education.

Educational readiness programs assist with key readiness skills (e.g., social skills, self-control, early literacy, math skills, and vocabulary skills).

Homework Assistance Program provides tutoring sessions for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.

Computer Technology Training enables children to explore and navigate various computer software programs which promote strong vocabulary and math skills. It also helps to improve their reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Literacy Skills Enhancement helps kids to develop their vocabulary, writing and reading skills.  

Offers a program focusing on developing literacy skills, social/emotional learning, and the important academic and life transitions middle school students experience as they transition to high school. Designed for middle school students ages 13-16. Also creates opportunities for parent and student engagement.

Literacy, basic skills, GED, and ESL classes for students of other cultures.

Adult and continuing education programs.

Adult basic education.

Classes also meet at the following location:

Ord - Ord Learning Center, 1514 K Street, Suite 1; call (308) 728-3299 for information.

Offers free classes to community members. Classes include
- GED Classes (General Educational Development).
- ESL Classes (English as a Second Language).
- Literacy Program.