Literacy Education for Adults & Families
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Sep/Oct 2019 pp 4-5
The
Library’s Literacy Education for Adults
& Families (LEAF) program includes literacy services for all ages. For
more information on any of these programs call the Main Library at
310.458.8600, stop by any Library location.
ADULT
LITERACY TUTORING
Volunteer
literacy tutors work one-on-one with adult learners in a library setting.
Tutors meet with learners once or twice per week to work on learning goals in
one- to two-hour sessions.
CAREER
ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL
The
Library offers scholarships for this program, which provides adult students the
opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate.
COMPUTER
CLASSES
The
Library offers free beginner, intermediate and advanced instruction on various
topics.
CONNECTED
FAMILIES EVENTS
Play
sessions with high-tech and low-tech activities to promote computational
thinking, spark creativity and encourage family togetherness. For families with
children ages 4-12.
DIGITAL
LITERACY FOR YOUTH
A
variety of workshops that help young people develop digital skills. Tech &
U (ages 8-12) focuses on being safe and ethical online. CoderDojo (ages 8-17)
teaches kids and teens computer science and coding. 3D Printing Workshops (ages
8 and up) is where kids and teens learn to create designs for 3D printing.
DIGITAL
LITERACY FOR ADULTS
A
variety of programs that provide adults the opportunity to develop digital skills.
Programs include Appy Hour, a hands-on assistance with using a personal
computing device; Computer Skills Classes, is instruction on a variety of
computer topics; HTML/CSS, are workshops on how to use HTML/ CSS to create a
website; Open Labs, are informal sessions for exploring virtual reality, 3D
printing and other emerging technologies.
ENGLISH
AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES
An
ongoing series taught by SMMUSD Adult Education Center instructors. Students
must be 18 years or older. Enrollment is through the Adult Education Center.
Contact Olga Saucedo at 310.664.6222, ext. 76203 to enroll.
L.E.A.R.N.
HOMEWORK HELP
Free
homework help and reading comprehension skills-building for students grades 1
through 8. Volunteers work with students one-on-one for 20-minute sessions.
L.E.A.R.N. is a drop-in program. No registration required.
READING-2-GO
PROGRAM
For
families with children ages 1-4. Participants receive a rotation of themed kits
containing books, music and educational toys, training with a librarian, and
weekly tips on making reading easy and fun texted to your smartphone. Kits are
available in English, Spanish and Amharic.
WALK-IN
TUTORING
Friendly
volunteer tutors provide help with basic reading and writing, as well as
computer skills such as using the internet, opening and using an email account
and filling out online forms or applications.
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