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State Library recently cited the U.S. Department of Education’s National Assessment of Adult Literacy, which found that nearly 25 percent of California adults lack basic literacy skills, which means they are unable read a newspaper, fill out a job application, read a story to their child, or read
Adult Literacy Tutoring The Library's adult literacy tutoring program helps adults learn to read and write or improve their reading and writing skills. Adults in the program achieve personal goals such as learning the alphabet, reading a book for the first time, getting a job, sharing a book
in reading, writing and communicating in English at an appropriate level; assessing situations and determining the proper course of action and dealing with a variety of cultural sensitivity issues. If you are motivated and possess integrity, good communication skills and a strong work ethic, we
and branch services will include additional programming for youth and families, alignment, and coordination of Main Library services, such as the Literacy Education for Adults and Families (LEAF) program through which adults can reach their reading and writing goals with the assistance of our one
, eAudiobooks, magazines) Learn a new language (using Mango Languages) Connect with a tutor online (using Brainfuse/Help Now) Reach your reading and writing goals with the assistance of our one-on-one adult literacy tutoring (visit smpl.org/literacy) Stream music and movies (using Hoopla) Stream music