Pre-School Story Times are every Monday and Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 at the New Haven Public Library's Stetson branch. Enjoy stories, songs, and fun for pre-school ages; call ahead to reserve a spot: Diane Brown at (203) 946-6786.
Free ESL classes at the main branch of the New Haven Public Library, in partnership with Literacy Volunteers--improve pronunciation, listening and speaking skills in English conversation groups. Classes meet downstairs every Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8 p.m., and Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No sign-up is required; call 946-8130 ext 200 for information.
Author Mary Ann Hoberman to speak at the Jewish Coalition for Literacy's volunteer appreciation reception, at the Jewish Community Center, 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge. The event is free of charge and open to the public; RSVP to Brenda Brenner: bbrenner@jewishnewhaven.org.
At New Haven Reads, volunteers tutor 550 students each week. When college students (half of the tutors) are gone, that means some 275 students need your help! Please contact keri@newhavenreads.org or 203-752-1923, if you are able to assist even temporarily.