The Spencer Public Library offers a small pantry of donated items for emergency food relief.
For Support 24/7/365 – Call or Text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), Call 844-345-4569 (Seasons Crisis/Talk Line)
Literacy Programs
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Raising Readers
Raising School Ready Readers. Learn fun ways to engage children in literacy play and turn everyday experiences into learning activities to help children be ready for school. Families participate together in hands-on activities that support early literacy skills in six areas. Five 90-minute workshops.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Our Bookshelf
Our Bookshelf. Prepare your preschooler to read by reading to them! Learn about a technique called dialogic reading and get ideas on how to make reading FUN for you and your child at home. Four 30-minute virtual sessions.
Iowa Lakes Community College – Adult Education and Literacy
We provide High School Equivalency and Adult Basic Education instruction to adults in the community.
Iowa Lakes Community College English as a Second Language Program (ESL)
The ESL program provides English language instruction to English Langauge Learners, including beginners to advanced students. The program provides assistance to build skills needed to gain employment, advance in their career, pursue educational goals, or feel confident interacting in daily life. In-person and online classes are available.