Do you want to read better?
Could you teach an adult to read?
The Reading Program is a service of the Library that teaches adults basic reading, writing, math and computer skills for free!
Tutors and learners meet together at every Santa Clara County Library and classes are offered at several locations in the community. In addition, literacy and library services are provided to inmates in the Santa Clara County Corrections Department facilities.
I want to learn!
If you are...
- at least 16-years-old and not in school
- speak basic English
- read or write below a 9th-grade level
- be willing to meet for 2 hours each week for 6 months or more in a Santa Clara County Library
...you can get a tutor for free.
Call 408-262-1349 to learn more. |
I want to volunteer!
You can change the life of an adult in your community by becoming a Reading Program tutor. Expert training and support are provided. Tutors must be at least 18-years-old, but no teaching experience is required.
Call 408-262-1349 for more information.
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Reading Program started in 1985 as an early member of the State Library's California Literacy Campaign. In 2001, the program was re-named "Vision Literacy." Beginning in June of 2010, the re-structured service went back to its original name, The Reading Program.
For assistance or further information, please contact:
Milpitas: Brenda Trosin, Literacy Program Staff • Serving Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Milpitas and Saratoga Libraries
Milpitas Library, 160 N. Main Street, Milpitas, California 95035
Phone: 408-262-1349 or 408-262-1171 ext. 3653, Fax: 408-262-5806, Email: Brenda.Trosin@library.sccgov.org
Gilroy: Elvia Hernandez, Literacy Program Staff • Serving Gilroy and Morgan Hill Libraries
Gilroy Office, 42 Martin Street, Gilroy, California 95020
Phone: 408-848-5366, Fax: 408-848-2950, Email: Elvia.Hernandez@library.sccgov.org
Library Headquarters: Patricia Lorenzo, Adult Services Manager • Serving Department of Correction and Mountain View
Santa Clara County Library Administration, 14600 Winchester Boulevard, Los Gatos, California 95032
Phone: 408-293-2326 ext. 3010, Fax 408-364-0161, Email: Patricia.Lorenzo@library.sccgov.org
Department of Corrections: Joseph Baiza, Associate Manager - Corrections
701 South Abel Street, Milpitas, California 95035
Phone: 408-957-5486, Email: Joseph.Baiza@library.sccgov.org
Services are targeted to adults residing in the Santa Clara County Library service area. Not sure if we serve your area? California Library Literacy Services can connect you to the program nearest you. Click here or call 1-888-767-7323.
If you are already a Tutor or Learner, please click here to access the online Progress Report form. |
