SHARING KNOWLEDGE...TRANSFORMING LIVES!!
While libraries are closed and we live in a new reality, ESL tutoring continues remotely. 
  • Tutors, click here for ideas and helpful hints on how to continue to remotely meet with your student,  physical distancing, while keeping it social.
  • Students, click here to continue to improve your English at home. 
  • Click here for resources related to the Covid-19 virus.​
 Paramus Library has generously opened their Korean e-collection of magazines and books to all BCCLS patrons.  In order to access the collection follow these steps:   Go to Yes24 website.(http://bccls.yes24library.com) , create an account, wait for verification email from Paramus Library (this might take a little time), log back in to start using materials.   Also, Moazine (the Korean eMagazine service) can be accessed by BCCLS patrons through the main page of the Paramus website. Patrons should enter the number "12345" instead of their library card number.
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Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is the proud recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Affiliate Achievement Award presented by Literacy NJ.  The Award for Outstanding Affiliate was presented at the statewide Literacy For Life Conference at The College of New Jersey.  This award honors one literacy program in New Jersey that has demonstrated excellence throughout the year.  This year, LVPV was recognized for creating more awareness of its program by producing videos of tutors and students for use during tutor training workshops and on social media.   Several LVPV tutors were honored at the conference for their decades of service.  LVPV has also increased awareness by joining  Westwood Library to host Naturalization Ceremonies. 
​To read more about the conference, award and honors, click here.

Participating Libraries
Dumont (201)384-2030
Emerson (201)261-5604
Hillsdale (201)358-5072
Mahwah (201)529-7323
Montvale (201)391-5090
Paramus (201)599-1300
Park Ridge (201)391-5151
Ramsey (201)327-1445
River Vale (201)391-2323
Westwood (201) 664-0583
Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is a non-profit  literacy program dedicated to assisting adults in our community learn English as a Second Language.  We teach the most basic survival skills up through advanced reading and writing skills.  LVPV is a member of Literacy NJ and fully accredited by ProLiteracy.  
We provide:
  • One-on-One tutoring at all levels
  • Small group tutoring
  • Conversation Classes
  • Group Language Classes
  • Tutor Training Workshops taught by a certified instructor
  • Access to a core collection of ESL materials appropriate for tutors and students
For more information contact:
Maureen Lostumbo, coordinator or Marilyn Katz, assistant coordinator Monday 9-1:30, Tuesday 6-9, Wednesday 9-1,
Thursday 9-3:30 and Friday 9-12
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