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Title
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READ Ottawa Program
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Description
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Reading Enables Adult Development (or READ), is a program based in Ottawa county that strives to strengthen adult literacy. The non-profit organization pairs tutors with learners and utilizes adult literacy-oriented collections stored at four libraries within Ottawa county. This library was selected for the archive due to its focus on assisting both ESL learners and native speakers alike, allowing users access to more economic opportunities and spreading the joy of reading. Though specific appointments can be set up using the organization's website or phone line, collections are also free to use within each library housing them, though they are not able to be checked out. The host libraries within Ottawa county are the Spring Lake District Library, located at 123 E Exchange St, Spring Lake, MI 49456; Loutit District Library, located at 407 Columbus Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417; Herrick District Library's Main Branch, located at 300 S River Ave, Holland, MI 49423; and the Howard Miller Public Library, located at 14 S Church St, Zeeland, MI 49464.
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Date
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The READ Ottawa program was created in 2008, and expanded their Holland and Zeeland collections in 2022.
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Rights Holder
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Photo courtesy of Mads Terpstra. This photograph is of the Spring Lake District Library's READ Ottawa collection.
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Access Rights
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To inquire as to open hours and tutor availability, please consult the READ Ottawa website, or call their number at (616) 843-1470.
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READ Ottawa
