Literacy Course for Adults in Northampton

The Literacy Project – Northampton

James House Community Center
42 Gothic Street
Northampton, MA 01060
413-584-6755


Fall 2025 Class Schedule for Northampton & Easthampton

Basic Skills

Tuesday & Friday (In Person)

9:00AM – 11:00AM

Pre-High School Equivalency

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (In Person)

9:30AM – 12:15PM

High School Equivalency

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (In Person)

9:30AM – 12:15PM

High School Equivalency – Easthampton class

Tuesday & Friday (In Person)

9:30 AM – 12:15PM

Northampton Instructor Tanya Rubins, working with a student

Winter Weather Policy

The Northampton Site closes when Northampton Public Schools close for winter weather.  If the Northampton schools are delayed, TLP-Northampton opens at 10:00 a.m.  To check on the status of Northampton Public Schools, check the postings on local news sites online.  


Northampton Staff

Sheila Murphy

Amherst/Northampton Site Director
sheilam@literacyproject.org

Janet Gary

Northampton Education & Career Advisor
janet@literacyproject.org

Thane Thomsen

Northampton & Easthampton Instructor/Education & Career Advisor
thane@literacyproject.org

Tanya Rubins

Northampton Instructor/Education & Career Advisor
trubins@literacyproject.org


How to find us & where to park:

The Northampton classroom is located in the James House Community Center in downtown Northampton.  Enter the building through the side door, at the top of a long ramp.  Our classrooms are located in the basement level and our office is on the entrance floor.   

Public parking is available along the street or in the public lot adjacent to the building.


Contact the Northampton site

  • Free classes – No cost to you!
  • Friendly teachers – We help you every step of the way.
  • Flexible options – Study in person or online.

Call us at 413-584-6755