CAMARENA CORNER: Adult
Literacy Services at the Library
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| Adult Literacy Services |
Camarena Memorial
Library
has been offering various literacy services to help Calexico residents improve
their reading, writing, and speaking skills in a virtual environment since the
pandemic started.
English as a second language (ESL)
classes are offered three times per week via Zoom. In order to be part of this
class, an intake interview is performed, and if the person qualifies, the
person gets added to a waiting list. The current participants are taking the
Level 2 class. Each level is completed in about four months. Once a participant
has completed the two levels, it is very likely that they qualify for adult
tutoring services.
Adult tutoring services are also
offered virtually. A library volunteer tutor helps another adult improve their
reading and writing skills in one-on-one sessions. The learner’s learning goals
are what drives the curriculum the tutor puts together. Tutor and learner meet
for at least two hours per week. The library provides all the materials the
tutor and the learner need for their sessions. This program is possible thanks
to the California
Library Literacy Services
Grant.
In addition to these services, the library also offers a weekly conversation session where participants can practice their English-speaking skills. The “Let’s Talk” conversation group meets via zoom on Thursdays at 5 p.m.
Since February, the library started a
new book club named “Library Learners” especially designed for those that are
working on improving their English skills.
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