Northeast Ohio Regional Library System
Build Your Network: Adult Literacy at your Library
Date/Time
12/3/2026
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Eastern
9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Eastern
Event Registration
Competency
Adult, and Programming
Event Description
Libraries can be active hubs for life-changing transformation. For the millions of adults who struggle with reading, writing, or digital navigation, the local library is often the only free, safe, and judgment-free resource available. Please join us for our Adult Literacy Workshop which is intended for public library staff interested in adult literacy, and our aim is to host a day of connection, conversation and sharing. We hope to build a network of library staff interested in adult literacy, regardless of library size. We acknowledge that all libraries may have different needs, so we hope to bring interested groups together to learn from each other. Below are the sessions included in the day.
Read for Life: Learn about this unique Adult Literacy program at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Read for Life Coordinator Kristy Szkudlarek will share the program’s history, explain the intake and assessment process, and explain how tutors are carefully recruited and trained to help learners succeed. You’ll learn about our core program offerings, including High School Equivalency (HSE), U.S. Citizenship, English as a Second Language, reading, and Life Skills.
Serving International & Multilingual Learners: In this session, you’ll learn practical and respectful ways to serve international and multilingual learners.
Community Connections and Resources: Adult Services Library Consultant Katy Hite will share ideas to help you find literacy connectors in your community, resources for strengthening your offerings for literacy in your library and more.
Lastly, with time permitting we will end the day with a roundtable discussion for adult services.
Presenters:
Katy Hite is the Adult Services Library Consultant at the State Library of Ohio. Her job is to support and champion the work of library staff across the state who are serving adult patrons through programs, services and outreach. Katy facilitates Adult Services networking meetings, co-facilitates Building Community-Based Summers learning sessions and provides strategic planning services across the state. She has worked as an adult services supervisor, adult reference librarian and programmer, and an emerging technology librarian at libraries throughout central Ohio.
Kristy Szkudlarek is the Read for Life Coordinator at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, where she has led adult literacy and English language programs for over 11 years. She holds a degree in Broadcast Telecommunications from the University of Findlay and is a certified ProLiteracy Tutor Trainer, Intercambio ESOL teacher, and Mental Health First Aid responder. She is the 2025 recipient of the Ohio Library Council's Service Excellence Award. Outside of work, Kristy enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and is currently working on learning a new language herself, keeping her connected to the challenges and joys her students experience every day.
Read for Life: Learn about this unique Adult Literacy program at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library. Read for Life Coordinator Kristy Szkudlarek will share the program’s history, explain the intake and assessment process, and explain how tutors are carefully recruited and trained to help learners succeed. You’ll learn about our core program offerings, including High School Equivalency (HSE), U.S. Citizenship, English as a Second Language, reading, and Life Skills.
Serving International & Multilingual Learners: In this session, you’ll learn practical and respectful ways to serve international and multilingual learners.
Community Connections and Resources: Adult Services Library Consultant Katy Hite will share ideas to help you find literacy connectors in your community, resources for strengthening your offerings for literacy in your library and more.
Lastly, with time permitting we will end the day with a roundtable discussion for adult services.
Presenters:
Katy Hite is the Adult Services Library Consultant at the State Library of Ohio. Her job is to support and champion the work of library staff across the state who are serving adult patrons through programs, services and outreach. Katy facilitates Adult Services networking meetings, co-facilitates Building Community-Based Summers learning sessions and provides strategic planning services across the state. She has worked as an adult services supervisor, adult reference librarian and programmer, and an emerging technology librarian at libraries throughout central Ohio.Kristy Szkudlarek is the Read for Life Coordinator at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library, where she has led adult literacy and English language programs for over 11 years. She holds a degree in Broadcast Telecommunications from the University of Findlay and is a certified ProLiteracy Tutor Trainer, Intercambio ESOL teacher, and Mental Health First Aid responder. She is the 2025 recipient of the Ohio Library Council's Service Excellence Award. Outside of work, Kristy enjoys reading, spending time with her family, and is currently working on learning a new language herself, keeping her connected to the challenges and joys her students experience every day.
Location
Setting: In-Person
Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Rd.
Stow, OH 44224
UNITED STATES
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Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
3512 Darrow Rd.
Stow, OH 44224
UNITED STATES
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Details
Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning more about adult literacy
Competency: Programming
Non-Member Cost: $80
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $60
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $40
There is an additional $30 surcharge for amenities.
Lunch will be provided.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
Competency: Programming
Non-Member Cost: $80
NEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost: $60
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost: $40
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost: FREE
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost: $40
There is an additional $30 surcharge for amenities.
Lunch will be provided.
It’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.
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