Adult Learning & Literacy

Computer Classes

Computing for Beginners

Foundational computer class with staff and volunteer support.

Classes: Fridays & Saturdays @ Cesar Chavez Library

Sign up: HERE

Beyond Basics Computer Class

Build transferable skills by focusing on the most useful Google Apps: Gmail, Docs, Sheets and Slides.

Classes: Wednesdays @ El Gabilan Library

Open Lab: Tuesdays and Thursdays @ John Steinbeck Library

Sign up: HERE

Independent Study

Your choice of fun and practical project-based lessons that bring together the best of Google’s free applications.

Classes: Tuesdays @ John Steinbeck Library / Thursdays @ John Steinbeck Library

Open Lab: Tuesdays and Thursdays @ John Steinbeck Library

Sign up: HERE

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Citizenship

Citizenship Resources

Preparation: Materials, in-person & online classes, referrals and support. English & Spanish language options. See Calendar for class schedule.

Mock Interviews: Online, in-person or over the phone. English & Spanish language options. Call to schedule.

Class Sign up

More info or Mock Interview: (831) 758-7916

Individual Tutoring

Learner-centered, individual instruction in all subject areas to meet your goals. Wait list.

High School Equivalency
Standardized Testing
Reading Instruction
Writing Instruction
ESL

Sign up

More info: (831) 758-7916

Families For Literacy

Services & resources for Literacy Program participants with children aged 0-18 at home.

Monthly Family Time: Gather & Grow
Family Reading Circle
Special Events
Kindle Program

Gather and Grow is a monthly, themed, play and activity time for all the family. Parents will join in the fun and younger children enjoy crafts and educational activities related to the monthly theme. Teens can earn community service hours by working with their siblings.

Our Family Reading Circle is a fun-packed five-week program designed to inspire a love of reading & learning in the home. Caregivers share strategies around supporting their children's academic success, while their children enjoy a range of crafts, activities, games and in-class visits around four weekly themes. All families receive books to build their home libraries, and a Kindle Fire HD tablet!

Sound like fun? Contact us for info on all upcoming Families for Literacy programs!

Stress-Free Summer Check-ins is a weekly, themed check-in and activity time for the entire family. Parents will join in the fun while younger children get hands on with educational material related to the weekly theme. Teens can earn community service hours by working with their siblings! We rotate between El Gabilan Library and Cesar Chavez Library to give everyone an opportunity to attend. Wednesday 3, 10 y 17.

Sign up

More Info: (831) 758-7916

Volunteer with the Literacy Program

Have you ever sent an email? Great! You can help! We are looking for friendly volunteers to support adults as they get online and learn about the digital world. We provide the materials, resources and instruction, you provide the support and enthusiasm our participants need to begin their journey. Classes are in-person and online throughout the week. This is a great opportunity for Service Learning or High School Community Service hours!

Do you want to build relationships and share your interests and skills? Our learner-centered one-on-one tutoring program needs passionate individuals who want to support adult learners as they strive to achieve their goals. Tutoring can cover any subject area, but our most common requests are for reading and writing assistance, high school equivalency support and help to improve English language skills. This opportunity is both in-person and online so don't let your zip code stop you for getting in touch!

Becoming a citizen is complicated - you can help! We offer in-person and online citizenship preparation classes in both English and Spanish. We provide all study materials, instruction and referrals to local agencies. You provide support to fellow members of the community in crossing the final hurdle to citizenship. This highly rewarding opportunity is appropriate to Service Learning or High School Community Service hours, as well as longer term volunteers.

Don't see anything you like? Don't worry! From supporting our Families for Literacy events and programs to helping out with administrative tasks in the office, we offer a variety of flexible volunteer opportunities. If you prefer occasional work, you can join our email list for special event support and volunteer to your own schedule. Bilingual (Spanish/English) volunteers are always appreciated, but this is not a requirement.

For information click HERE to register your interest, or contact Susanne (susannec [at] ci.salinas.ca.us / (831) 758-7929)