Learning Studio - Supporting children with Dyslexia and other learning differences

The Learning Studio is the Wayne County Public Library service designed to support and celebrate the 20% of our community who have learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, and more. Through its tutoring program, the materials collections, resource listing, and community workshops, The Learning Studio provides parents and caretakers with the tools and strategies they need to help their children increase their reading and comprehension skills while allowing parents to converse with each other in a supportive environment.

  • A collection of materials is housed in the Goldsboro Library’s Children Department to support students with learning differences including dyslexia, autism, ADHD, and processing delays.  Items in the collection focus on handwriting, phonics, basic math, communication, hand strength, and sensory issues.

  • Parents can explore resources for their children to find the best solutions for their child’s needs.

  • Free tutoring is available to rising 1st-8th graders who are behind grade level in reading and in many cases may have a diagnosed learning difference.

  • The Goldsboro Library offers programming to support families of children with learning differences. Please check back at the beginning of the new year for future events.

If you have any questions, need more information, or would like to suggest a program topic, please call the Children’s Department at (919) 735-1824 ext. 5105.

Additionally, children are welcome to use the adaptive seating while visiting our Goldsboro Library’s children’s department which features a variety of wobble stools and floor recliners.

Two children use floor recliners in the Children's room
Two children kneel on wobble stools in the Children's room.

This program is made possible by donations from private foundations.   Initial funding came from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) as administered by the State Library of North Carolina, a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

We would like to thank our community partners, which include Wayne County Public Schools, Goldsboro Pediatrics, and First Christian Church for their continued support.