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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A Year to Celebrate
December 18, 2024As 2024 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the milestones we’ve reached in the Literacy Program. This is our 40th year of hard work, growth, and heartfelt celebrations—proof that our learning community is thriving!
This fall, our third annual Fall Family Festival was our best-attended yet. Over 330 guests joined us at El Gabilan Library for an afternoon of games, crafts, and stories. The highlight? More than 500 books found their way into...
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40 Years of Literacy at Salinas Public Library
October 30, 2024Forty years ago, the California State Library launched the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS). With seed money from the state, 27 libraries ---including Salinas Public Library--were awarded grants to bring Adult Literacy programming to their communities. This was the first statewide initiative in the country to recognize Literacy as a core library service. Now, there are 106 programs providing tutoring services at 635 branches across California.
Over the past four decades, CLLS funding has...
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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...
Adult Learning & Literacy Upcoming Events
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Library Closed for Holiday
Dec 24 2024 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
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Library Closed for Holiday
Dec 25 2024 - 12:00am to 11:45pm -
Library Closed for Holiday
Jan 1 2025 - 12:00am to 11:45pm -
JSL - Independent Studies Winter Computer Class
Jan 7 2025 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm Independent StudiesIn this self-paced course you decide your area of focus and we give you the time, materials and...