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.
More info or Mock Interview: (831) 758-7916
Individual Tutoring
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
More info: (831) 758-7916
Families For Literacy
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.
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)
Adult Learning & Literacy News
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Summer Fun with Literacy!
July 3, 2024Literacy celebrated the Summer Solstice and official start of the season with a fun-filled Stress-Free Summer Festival at El Gabilan Library. The program was open to the public and attendees enjoyed tacos, shaved ice, yoga, an obstacle course, games, puzzles, crafts... suffice to say we got Summer off to a great start!
All of our Adult Literacy participants with children aged 0-18 can take advantage of our regular Families For Literacy (FFL) services. These...
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Happy Holidays!
December 18, 2023It hasn’t been all work & no play in the Literacy Program over the last few weeks of 2023. Don’t worry, we are working hard on the new Computer Class curriculum, and on making sure the Citizenship Preparation materials are up to date for our program re-launch in January, but we’ve also taken the opportunity to look back and celebrate the achievements of our learners.
In November, we celebrated our Families For Literacy (FFL)...
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Happy Digital Inclusion Week!
October 5, 2023In acknowledgment of Digital Inclusion Week we invite you to share information about our free, digital literacy program. Salinas Public Library has been offering computer classes since 2007. Since then, the Literacy Program's commitment to digital inclusion has evolved into a full roster of Computer Classes for all levels. In partnership with Loaves, Fishes & Computers, the Literacy Program was able to gift over 160 low-income program participants with their own refurbished Chromebook on...
Adult Learning & Literacy Upcoming Events
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Virtual | Author Talk: Silvia Moreno-Garcia
1950s Hollywood: Every actress wants to play Salome, the star-making role in a big-budget movie about the legendary woman whose...
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EGL - Beyond Basics Computer Class
Oct 9 2024 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm Beyond Basics Computer ClassJoin our 10- week Beyond Basics Computer Class. Enhance your transferable skills by becoming proficient in...
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CCL | Honrando a nuestros seres queridos: Un taller del Dia de los Muertos
Oct 9 2024 - 5:00pm to 6:30pmEl Día de los Muertos es una de las tradiciones más representativas de México. Tiene un significado muy especial, pues...
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CCL- Clase de Ciudadanía Presencial
Oct 10 2024 - 5:30pm to 7:00pmClase de Ciudadanía Presencial en la Biblioteca César Chávez. Esta clase es para adultos que estudian para su entrevista de...