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Providing free literacy services across Washington, Greene, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties.

Free Programs and Services

Changing lives one word at a time.

We offer free programs to those living in Washington, Greene, Fayette, and Westmoreland counties. Our programs are in-person, remote, or HyFlex. We have served 70 plus countries.

Getting Started

Adult Basic Education (ABE)

For Adults

Provides instruction in reading, writing, and math to low-level literacy adults seeking to improve their skills.

English as a Second Language

For adults whose first language is not English

Tutors and students meet weekly throughout the county in various libraries, Zoom, and other public locations.

GED Preparation & Scholarships

For adults seeking to obtain their General Equivalency Diploma (GED)

Offers an opportunity to obtain a high school equivalency diploma.

Citizenship Preparatory Class

For adults seeking U.S. citizenship

These classes cover the topics present in the United States Naturalization Test.

Baby Book Bags

Pre- and post-natal units in UPMC Washington/Washington Hospital

Every baby born within UPMC | Washington receives a book bag containing a suitable baby book.

Young Adult English as a Second Language

For teens whose first language is not English

During the summer, we provide classes to all teens whose first language is not English.

Children’s Literacy

For pre-K and elementary-age children

Child care for parents using our programs.