Bedford Adult Learning Center

Provided by Brooklyn Public Library

496 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11238 · Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 1pm-8pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 1pm-8pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun closed

718.623.2134 Website

About this service

Free adult education programs to help you learn to read, write, and get your high school diploma. Classes include basic reading and writing, high school prep, citizenship classes, and computer skills. Professional teachers help adults 17 and older who need to improve their basic skills. Classes happen mornings, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. They also have a special full-time program for young adults ages 17-24 to get ready for work.

Details

Who can use this

Adults 17 years and older functioning below high school level

Cost

Free

Hours

Mon 10am-5pm, Tue 1pm-8pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thu 1pm-8pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Sun closed

Organization

Brooklyn Public Library

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