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"Once you learn to read, you are forever free. "- Frederick Douglass

Adult

The Literacy Service of the Sacramento Public Library believes wholeheartedly in these words. Since its inception in 1984, it has been committed to helping adults attain the skills they need to achieve their goals and develop their knowledge and potential.

your local library has

Adult Reading programs, 

reading programs for

Teens and Children  

 FAMILY PROGRAMS

tutor training Times and locations

you may also take a

READING ASSESSMENT TEST ONLINE 

.

Literacy Service Representatives 

(916) 966-7323

Did you know?

According to the National Institute for Literacy, 

20% of the adults in Sacramento County have difficulty with 

reading, writing, and computational skills necessary to 

function in everyday life.  Http://www.nifl.gov .

  It is estimated that 230,000 adults in Sacramento County are   in need of help to improve their reading and writing skills.

Of those adults who are unemployed, 75% have reading and writing difficulties.

Consider being a tutor

Tutor Requirements

Volunteers receive 14 hours of training before being matched with a learner. Tutoring space is available at all 24 branches and other public sites.

EACH ONE, TEACH ONE

Established in 1984 with a grant from the California State Library, the Literacy Service strives to make Sacramento County a more literate community. The Literacy Service provides free one-on-one tutoring to English speaking adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills. Tutoring is done by members of the community who can volunteer their time at least once a week for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Materials are provided free of charge to tutors and learners.

TUTORING SITES

Pairs are encouraged to meet at their nearest library. Please follow library procedures concerning use of space and maintaining a quiet atmosphere. Some library community rooms are available for you to use. Check with the library staff

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