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Adult Literacy

Small books aligned on the bottom of a shelf. All of them are specifically labeled for Adult Literacy.

Our Adult Literacy section is located by the Library fireplace. Feel free to browse and select your own titles, or ask a Librarian to select some for you!

Free Resources

Learning Express Library: offers a variety of resources to build reading skills and literacy. You can access this resource for free with a Kansas State Library Library card. Inquire at the circ desk, or call the Library at 913-441-2665 to get your own Kansas State Library card.

  • Job & Career
  • Career Preparation
  • Adult core skills
  • Computer skills center
  • (Spanish) Recursos Para Hispanohablantes

Digital Literacy

Reading on desktop computer or laptop:

  • NaturalReader, self-proclaimed as the most powerful text-to-speech reader, can turn PDFs, web pages, e-books, and even printed material into spoken word. Available for both Mac and PCs, this software can convert and save any text-filled document into an audio file. Audio features such as speed and voice are adjustable, and once an audio file is saved it can be transferred to other devices, such as a cell phone, so the user has the file wherever he or she goes.
  • ReadSpeaker is a screen reader software for Mac or PC that allows documents, web pages, and e-books to be read aloud. The resource is entirely web-based, so users can access it from any internet-connected computer with their log-in information. Saved documents and images can be made accessible on any device, though. ReadSpeaker comes in a variety of packages to accommodate for individual, business, classroom, and student needs.

Reading on tablet or phone

  • Voice Dream Reader is a text-to-speech assistive application for both Apple and Android devices that converts PDFs, web pages, Microsoft Word, and other document formats into spoken word, while also offering additional features such as bookmarking, note-taking, and a built-in dictionary.

Book a librarian: Need individual, uninterrupted help from one of our friendly librarians? Please email bonnerlibraryevents@gmail.com, or call us at 913-441-2665.