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PARENTS AND CHILDREN ADVANCE TOGETHER LITERACY MINISTRIES INC.
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PARENT RESOURCES
Helping your child succeed

From free books and tutoring to family activities and literacy tips, we’ve gathered tools to make supporting your child a little easier.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT PCAT

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FREE RESOURCES YOUR FAMILY ALREADY HAS

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LIBRARY ACCESS FOR YOUR CHILD

Your child can use their Hillsborough County student ID (HAAL Pass) to access books, eBooks, audiobooks, homework help, and more!

USE YOUR HAAL PASS
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DISCOVERY PASS
 

Your library card can open the door to museums and family attractions at no cost through Discovery Pass. Availability varies by location.

EXPLORE DISCOVERY PASS
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FREE BOOKS DELIVERED HOME

New Worlds Reading sends free books to your home every month during the school year for eligible VPK–5th grade students.

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CHECK ELIGIBILITY AND APPLY
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FREE HOMEWORK HELP & TUTORING

Get free live tutors and homework help in math, reading, writing and more—online through the library’s resources.

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GET HOMEWORK HELP

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS, TOO

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Get your FREE library card

Hillsborough County residents can get a free library card for books, eBooks, digital resources, programs and more.

GET YOUR LIBRARY CARD
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Adult Literacy & English Support

Free resources to help you improve your reading, English skills and confidence.

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EXPLORE ADULT RESOURCES
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Conversation Corner

Practice English in a friendly, small-group setting at select library locations.

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FIND CONVERSATION CORNER
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Reading Tips & Activities

Simple ideas and activities you can do at home to build a love of reading.

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READING TIPS
YOU ARE YOUR CHILD’S FIRST AND MOST IMPORTANT LEARNING PARTNER.
You don’t need expensive programs or a perfect library at home.

A few minutes, a good book, encouragement and consistency can make an enormous difference.

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