2015 was a very good year for The Alley Newspaper

Early in December we asked a group of Alley Communications stakeholders, this question: What role does The Alley Newspaper serve?

In Mid-December, we exhibited   examples of their answers at the American Swedish Institute”'s Holiday Open House and beginning of a year-long celebration of The Alley Newspaper”'s “Life After 40”!

In Mid-February, we”'ll have another opportunity for readers and supporters to offer their ideas and financial support as we continue our “Life After 40” celebration.

The February 12^th event, “Heart to Heart Evening with The Alley,” at the Midtown Global Market, 920 East Lake Street, 5:30 to 7:30.  Enjoy a piece of 40^th Anniversary Cake.

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Franklin Learning Center Stories

The city in 2065

Ogaso

FLC Student working with Tutor Joan

City will be a most beautiful city. They will build a new model. The government will hire more security. The people will live in suburbs; government people will live in the cities ”“ machines will clean the cities. It will be paradise.

Learning English.

Amina

My name is Amina Ahmed. I am a student in the Franklin Learning Center. I learn math and English reading and writing. When I came in the library, I didn”'t speak English or read or write. Now I can speak English well, and read and write well. I like Franklin library center because of the improvement to my English reading and writing. Thank you tutors and staff.

My Cousin

Bisharo

My cousin, Ahmed, came to the United States in 2005. He is a very hard worker, but he didn”'t know the United States.… Read the rest “Franklin Learning Center Stories”

The Franklin Learning Center

Franklin Learning Center (FLC) provides adults with resources to educate themselves. Learners, instructors and trained volunteers work collaboratively, trusting each other”'s wisdom and experience. In partnership with other local organizations, we create a vibrant, cross-cultural learning community. At FLC, people are empowered with the knowledge they need to fulfill their professional, family and community roles.

Services

FLC is an adult education program of Hennepin County Library. It is located in the historic Franklin Library in the Phillips Community of Minneapolis.

FLC provides free, flexible instruction tailored to individual learner”'s needs. Working one-to-one and in small groups with staff and volunteer tutors, learners study reading, writing, math, social studies and science. Learners also practice speaking and listening, gain computer literacy, and prepare for the GED and U.S. citizenship tests. Every learner is encouraged to get a library card, and FLC staff work closely with other library staff
to ensure our learners and volunteers make a good connection with the library and the Phillips Technology Center, also at Franklin Library.

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