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Project Read
San Mateo City Public Library. Literacy Project
Description:
Offers a literacy program for English-speaking adults, age 16 or over, living or working in the area served, who have a desire to learn to read, write and communicate better. The program offers goal-directed, basic literacy tutoring in small groups or one-on-one until students are able to enroll in other educational resources in the community. Students are assigned to a small group or volunteer tutor who has received 18 hours of instruction in teaching basic reading and writing. The tutor and student meet twice a week at the library or another site in the community. Volunteer tutors are needed. Trainings are offered throughout the year.Location
Public Transit:
SAMTRANS stops within 3 blocks, CALTRAIN station within 5 blocks.
55 West 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Mateo, CA 94402
37.5622109
-122.326903
Education
Service Options
Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
Accessibility Options:
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled Restroom
- Elevator
- Ramp
- Wheelchair
Services
Fees:
None, but donations welcome.Audience:
English-speaking adults, age 16 or over, lacking high school diplomaEligibility:
English-speaking adult, age 16 or over, who wants to improve reading, writing and communication skills and is not currently enrolled in another adult education programHow to Apply:
Apply by phone to set up an appointment for an assessment of skills or to volunteer. Students may have to wait for a tutor match.Service Wait Estimate:
Varies according to availability of tutors.Service Areas:
- Burlingame
- Hillsborough
- San Mateo