Red Deer Public Library’s adult literacy program has been nominated for an annual provincial award for its outstanding work.
The Dawe Branch literacy program is up for the 2018 People’s Choice, You Libraries Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Library Service.
The literacy program offers training to volunteer tutors and matches them with adult learners who struggle with reading and writing, With help from their tutors, learners improve their English and gain confidence in their work and social life communications.
The program also offers English as a second language communication program, speechcraft, oral communications for foreign trained professionals, and more.
Award winners will be determined by public votes online at www.laa.ca/youaward between 10 a.m. on March 19 and 4:30 p.m. on March 23. People can also cast votes at www.rdpl.org.
“We are thrilled to be considered for this award,” said Alla Mysko-Henke, adult literacy program manager.
“Because the program holds deep meaning for both our volunteer tutors and their learners, winning this award will give them a well-deserved pat on the back, and create awareness of the value of this program at the same time.”
The winner will be announced at the Alberta Library Conference held in Jasper National Park on April 27.