Lack of reading skills prevent adults from getting a job, providing for their families, helping their children with homework, or even reading to their child. Literacy Services strives to empower adults with literacy skills that will help them improve their lives and the lives of their children.
All Literacy learners have access to the following free services:
Adult Basic Education
Based on their goals, learners are placed in small group classes (5-10 people). Learners who need extra help may receive one-on-one instruction. All instructors and tutors are trained and dedicated volunteers. Please see our schedule for a list of current courses.
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Book Discussion Groups
Students help select interesting and fun books to meet and discuss. Weekly sessions help strengthen reading and comprehension in a safe, informal, small group setting. Book discussion groups meet at the Literacy Annex and at the Jocelyn Senior Center.
Citizenship Classes
Learners who have the goal of becoming an American citizen can take classes that help them prepare, study, and practice for the citizenship test.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Small group ESL classes are affered for persons who wish to learn to speak, read, and write in English. Cmputer programs and online self-paced programs are also available for practice.
General Education Diploma (GED)
Volunteer instructors work with adult learners whose goal is to get a GED. Learners participate in small classes that help them prepare, practice, and understand the test-taking process.
Other Services
Learning Labs
All learners are welcome to use the Literacy Annex where they will find learning labs equipped with computers and programs to work independently, meet with a tutor, practice enw skills, and work toward their goals. Cubicles are also reserved on the second floor of the library for independent study or meeting with tutors.
Families for Literacy (FFL)
Learners with children 0-5 years old may participate in workshops and activities that encourage a love of reading and make the home a literacy-rich environment through hands-on, literacy based activities.
Lifelong Learning
Literacy Services provides on- and off-site workshops and trainings for educators, literacy professionals, tutors, and customized group presentations that offer an understanding of current practices in literacy, library resources, program development and management.
Outreach Services
Bookmobile - Our mobile library offers the opportunity to do outreach, book giveaways, and conduct literacy-based programs throughout Escondido.
Born to Read - Volunteers visit mother at Palomar Hospital to welcome new babies, let parents know about services offered, and present babies with their first book.
If you have questions about any of these programs or services: