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Project Read

San Mateo City Public Library. Literacy Project

Offers a literacy program for functionally illiterate English-speaking adults.

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 diploma

Eligibility:

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 program

How 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