Adult literacy,
English language,
High School
Equivalency, 

a community
bookstore, and more

Learn about classes, events, 
and how to support literacy for all

Do you want to be an Indy Reads student?

Yes! I want to learn to speak, read, write, and understand English.

I grew up speaking a language other than English.

Yes! I want to improve my reading, writing, or get my high school diploma (HSE/GED)

I grew up speaking English or speak English very well.

Indy Reads builds literacy, English language, and job readiness skills to empower adults and their families to reach their full potential

In pursuit of our vision of 100% literacy for all, 
Indy Reads’ staff and volunteers partner with our adult learners to help build the literacy and language skills they need to more fully participate in their community, support their children’s education, earn their HSE diplomas, enter job training programs, and obtain industry-recognized job certifications.  

Our mission is supported by donations and purchases in our community bookstore.

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Community Bookstore

Community Classrooms

Certifications

Community Events

Recent news around Indy Reads

Indy Reads named 2025 Library of Congress Literacy Award Honoree 
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In My Own Words | Vivian G.
Indy Reads celebrates classroom volunteers with appreciation and learning session event

Our students

Students at Indy Reads come from 47 countries and speak 41 different languages. Hundreds of students join us in our tuition-free Community Classrooms each year.

Meet some of our students and discover how Indy Reads is building community inside and outside of the classroom.

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