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Literacy

Resources for Adults

The Literacy Collection contains resources for adults learning to read and for those learning to speak English. The Literacy Collection is held at Hornsby Library.

Literacy items may also be requested, and picked up, at any Hornsby Shire library.

The Literacy collection consists of:

  • Graded readers:
    • available at different reading levels
    • includes readers with accompanying audio tapes, produced at varying reading speeds
    • includes simplified and abridged versions of popular fiction and non-fiction titles.
  • Book and tape kits
    • designed to improve reading, speaking, writing and listening skills.

Resources for Teachers

For assistance and further information please call the Community Liaison Coordinator on (02) 9847 6568.

Resources for Children

Literacy resources for children are included in the Children's and Youth Services collection at all Libraries.

For assistance please call the Children's and Youth Services Librarian on 9847 6738.