DeKalb County Public Library supports community efforts to increase the level of literacy in DeKalb County by maintaining special collections at eleven branches, referring prospective students and volunteers to literacy organizations, and offering space for tutoring, classes and meetings. The Decatur Library houses a Learning Center which supports adult learners. Below you will find more detailed descriptions of DCPL's efforts in the areas of Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, and preparation for high school equivalency exams, plus phone numbers for agencies which can provide further assistance. Adult Basic Education. These skills are those generally taught from Kindergarden through Grade 4.
Exam provides a high school equivalency diploma.
Exams cover the subjects of writing, social studies, science, mathematics, literature and the arts. All DCPL branches have materials which can assist those studying for the GED exams. The Clarkston Library has the Kentucky Educational Television GED video training course available for in-library use only. The Decatur Library's Learning Center has GED study software and other materials. English as a Second Language.