Adult Services
Connect with the community, find the information you need, or discover your next great read.
Never stop learning
Learning English (ESOL)
Working on your English skills? The library now offers one-on-one tutoring! English learners are paired with a trained volunteer. You'll meet for a 2-hour conversation session each week at a time that works for you both.
Many other language learning options are also available:
- Practice online with USA Learns
- Enroll in an online citizenship class through the Immigrant Learning Center
- Attend a free online English conversation class through Florida Literacy Coalition
- Take a low-cost, in-person ESOL class at Charlotte Technical College
- Search the library catalog for ESOL books
Build reading skills
Reading Skills for Today's Adults offers leveled, short stories paired with easy-to-follow audio recordings. They're perfect for adults who want to improve their reading skills.
Reading Skills for Today's AdultsTest Prep
Ready to jump-start your career by earning your GED or a professional certification? We have study guides to help you prepare.
GED testing in Charlotte County is available through Charlotte Technical College.
GED Study Guides in the library catalog Professional Exams study guides in the library catalog
I need help with...
Use our library computers to work on your resume, find local employers, and apply for jobs online.
Local employers One-on-one resume help Books about job searching
We can help you find up-to-date legal forms, living will documents, and property records.
During tax season, we'll have tax forms on the IRS website available for free.
Find a webinar or schedule a counseling appointment with SHINE, our community partner.
Our tech-savvy staff can help you get started using our technology or your own device. For more in-depth help, make an appointment or try our Advice for Your Device program.
If you're unable to drive to the library, we can deliver to your door.
We don't provide notary services, but we can help you find someone who does.
Need a different kind of assistance? Our reference librarians will help you find the information you need.
Beyond the basics
Requesting materials
Can't find the book in our catalog? We can probably get it for you.
Learn how to request materials
Volunteer
Volunteers can tutor, prepare program supplies, and more.
Apply now to volunteer at the libraryBrowse by genre
Browse by genre
Mystery books in the library catalog Romance books in the library catalog Historical Fiction books in the library catalog Christian Fiction books in the library catalog Western books in the library catalog Sci-Fi books in the library catalog Fantasy books in the library catalog Horror & Supernatural books in the library catalog Urban fiction in the library catalog Thrillers in the library catalog Graphic Novels in the library catalog Books in Spanish in the library catalog Biography in the library catalog Florida Nonfiction books in the library catalogMore ways to read
Your Next Five Books
Tell us what you've enjoyed, and we'll recommend five titles you might love.
Between the Lines Reading Challenge
12 months. 24 books. Are you in?
Read Local
Check out a book by one of Charlotte County's own local authors.
Fantastic Fiction
Find series listed in order and stop guessing which book comes next.
Join in
Find your people at the library! Browse the groups below to read together, connect with a community group, and more. See a full schedule of upcoming events on our calendar.
Lead a program
Do you have expertise you'd like to share with our community? Many of our programs and groups are organized by patrons like you. Contact the supervisor at your local library branch to inquire.
