Adult Basic Education and GED

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1 Select Titles
2 Books at the Library
3 Databases
4 Community Resources
- 4.1 For Literacy:
- 4.2 For GED Preparation:
5 Web Resources

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Select Titles

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Books at the Library

Browse the entire Adult Basic Education Collection (ABE):

Or, search the ABE Collection by Subject:

Audiobooks

Citizenship

GED Study Guides*

Geography and History

Government

Grammar

Health

Jobs and the Workforce

Math and Science

Money and Finances

Phonics and Cursive Writing

Reading

Spelling

Writing

* Note: GED Study Guides are located in both the ABE Collection and the general collection.

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Databases

These subscription databases are openly accessible to all patrons from any of our library locations. Home access is limited to Grand Rapids Public Library cardholders only.

Learning Express Library This database (made available through MeL) offers a wide variety of practice tests and study guides. You will need to create a free account to begin.

Browse a list of all GRPL Databases

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Community Resources

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For Literacy:

Literacy Center of West Michigan - Committed to the literacy and the community, this organization provides Adult tutoring, Customized Workplace English, and a Family Literacy Program.

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For GED Preparation:

Grand Rapids Adult Education - VandenBerg Adult Education Center (GRPS)

(616) 819-2734

Preparation: for students 20+; no charge

Testing: $10 per test for those enrolled in preparation; $35 per test for those not enrolled in preparation program

Learning Corner @ Wealthy (GRCC)

(616) 234-3040

Preparation: for those 18+; must attend orientation (typically offered once a month); fees vary and are discussed at orientation;

TESTING IS NOT PROVIDED

Godwin Heights Public School – Learning Center

(616) 252-2040

Preparation: under age 20 it is free; for those 20+ there is a fee (varies); enrollment is offered twice a year in spring and fall (occasional open enrollment throughout the year)

Testing: open to anyone who is a Michigan resident; must fill out preliminary paperwork; $35 per test

Wyoming Community Education

(616) 530-7500

Preparation: open to all adults; $20 registration fee

Testing: must be 18+; need Michigan ID, driver's license or Social Security card; $200 for 5 test series or $40 for individual test

Heartside Ministry

(616) 235-7211

Preparation: provides individual tutoring; free of charge

TESTING IS NOT PROVIDED

Jubilee Jobs @ Baxter Community Center

(616) 774-9944

Preparation: provides this service ONLY to referrals from JET program or MPRI