The Discovery Collection

Chattanooga Public Library’s new adult literacy collection

A special collection for any adult learner looking to improve their literacy skills.

Books & Education

The collection features physical and digital books at various reading levels in a variety of genres like mystery, romance, and nonfiction. And for those who want to learn more, the collection also includes ready to go kits packed with workbooks and other educational tools for tutors and adult learners to use together inside the library. 

Thank you to the following sponsors and partners for making this collection possible!
Chattanooga State CollegeMary Walker Historical and Educational FoundationChattanooga 2.0, and the Chattanooga Public Library Foundation.

Want to learn more?
Click here to download the literacy report for Tennessee.

How to Checkout

Stop by one of our locations to check out the collection in person, or scroll through our catalog below! You can also filter search results in our catalog by looking for keywords “Discovery Collection”.

Tutoring with Discovery Kits

Whether you’re interested in volunteering to be a tutor or signing up to work with a tutor, we want to hear from you! Use the form below to volunteer with us or click the button below to fill out our request a tutor form!

Tutor Volunteer Form

Tutor Volunteer Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Please fill out the form below. Someone from the  Chattanooga Public Library will be in touch soon.

Note: Tutors will be working with English-speaking adults who want to improve their literacy skills. We are not offering tutoring for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners at this time. 

Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Do you currently have a Chattanooga Public Library card?
If you do not currently have a library card with us, are you interested in volunteering 20 hours to earn a free one-year library card?
Do you have any experience teaching or tutoring adults?
Please check ALL days/times you are interested in tutoring (Library hours are Mon-Sat from 9 am - 6 pm):
Please check the location(s) you prefer to tutor at:
How comfortable are you with using technology? (Proficiency with technology is not required to tutor.)
Tutor Request Form

Tutor Request Form

Please fill out the form below, and someone will be in touch soon!

Note: Tutors will be working with English-speaking adults who want to improve their literacy skills. We are not offering tutoring for English as a Second Language (ESL) learners at this time. 

Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
What skill(s) would you like to work on with a tutor?
Select all that apply
Please check ALL days/times you are available for tutoring (Library hours are Mon-Sat from 9 am - 6 pm):
Select all that apply
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