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
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 library
More 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.