Improve your reading and writing skills! Get help with: 

• Reading Comprehension

• Basic Writing

• Spelling and Grammar

• GED Prep

   

To qualify for services:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must speak and understand some English.

• Cannot be attending school for credit.

• Able to make a 6-month commitment.

• Be a City of San Diego resident or able to travel to an area we serve.

• Adults must be reading or writing at or below the eighth-grade level.

   

Become a Learner!

As a learner in our program, you will be paired with a trained volunteer tutor. One-on-one tutoring occurs twice a week for 1.5 hours each session at SDPL City Branch Libraries or public locations only.

Available to adult learners and their families to encourage adult learners to be their child’s first and most important teacher.  

Family Literacy Programs include:

• Parenting and Child Development Topics

• Early Reading and Writing Development

• Storytimes

• Art, Crafts, and Cooking Tutorials

• Playtime, Games, and Music

• Free Children’s books are given to help families build home libraries. 

Programs are offered at the following SDPL branch libraries:

• City Heights/Weingart

• Linda Vista

• Logan Heights

• Mira Mesa

• Skyline Hills

• Valencia Park/Malcolm X

• Virtual Programs on YouTube 

   

Change a Life! 

Teach an adult to read and give a gift that goes far beyond a single person.