English Language Learning
Adult and Family Literacy Services
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| Adult Literacy Services at the Simi Valley Public Library provides free, one-on-one literacy tutoring program that helps English speaking adults improve their reading and writing skills so they can reach their potential as workers, parents, community members and lifelong learners. |
Regular Hours |
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| Monday | 5-7p |
| Tuesday | 5-7p |
| Wednesday | 5-7p |
| Thursday | 5-7p |
| Friday | 5-7p |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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In our Literacy Program staff members along with carefully selected volunteer tutors work closely with learners who are seeking to either better their current English skills or become proficient with English as a second language. Both Adult Literacy Students and English as a Second Language students meet with Literacy Program staff in order to go through a short assessment; this helps us figure out how to best tailor the program to the needs of our learners and to match our learners with a tutor who is most suited to help them. These assessments can be done in the language in which you are most comfortable.
Once a student has been matched with a tutor, they will work together to build a set of goals and a roadmap of what they are hoping to accomplish as part of their learning experience.
Our literacy lab is equipped with a collection of books and workbooks to help our learner's skills grow.
For Learners
Do you want to improve your reading and writing in English? Our tutors can help you read and write better English. We can also help prepare you for high school equivalency diploma tests and citizenship.
We offer free tutoring for adults ages 18 and over. Learners are provided a friendly, supportive environment, where their needs and goals are valued. Each learner studies with a trained volunteer tutor. All services are free and confidential.
Call (805) 433-2977 or email [email protected] to make an appointment.
For Volunteers
Do you want to share your love of reading? The Adult Literacy program at the Simi Valley Public Library needs volunteer tutors to help adults improve their reading, writing and speaking skills. We can train you to work with adults in one-on-one sessions to tutor them in reading and writing. No experience is necessary—only a love of reading, a desire to help and the ability to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering. Must be at least 18 years of age to become a tutor.
Call (805) 433-2977 or email [email protected] to make an appointment.
In our ESL program, Adult English Language Learners can improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills with the help of a one-on-one tutor. All languages are welcome and services are free and confidential.
For Learners
The Simi Valley Public Library offers:
• Free, one-on-one tutoring for adult English learners, ages 18 and over.
• Small Conversation groups with up to six students, to practice English speaking and listening skills, led by an ESL tutor. All groups are free!
We can also help prepare you for high school equivalency diploma tests, citizenship, and vocational training.
Call (805) 433-2977 or email [email protected] to make an appointment.
For Volunteers
Volunteer tutors are needed to help adult English language learners improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills. We provide free training for volunteers. No experience is necessary; only a love of reading, a desire to help, and the ability to commit to at least 6 months of volunteering is required. Must be at least 18 years of age to become a tutor.
Call (805) 433-2977 or email [email protected] to make an appointment.
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