Mission 
Sonoma County Library Adult Literacy Program provides one-to-one tutoring for English speaking adults who wish to improve their reading and writing skills.  Our program is learner-centered – we work with the adult learner in accomplishing his/her goals.

Location
The Adult Literacy one-to-one program is available system-wide at all branches. The Adult Literacy Office is located inside the Central Santa Rosa Library on the second floor.

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Services we offer

One-On-One Tutoring

• Literacy Assessment
• Goal setting
• Tutor Matching
• Basic Reading and Writing - Students work individually with a tutor for a minimum of two hours per week.
• Family Literacy - Introduces reading as a family value to adult learners enrolled in our one-to-one tutor program with children 0-13 years old in their household. Expands family-based literacy instruction and access to quality, age-appropriate reading materials for members of the adult learner's household.
• Easy English materials in Resource Library

Tutor Support

• Tutor training
• Instructional support in Resource Library
• Curriculum support
• Expert skills and resource training
• Ongoing tutor coaching and support

Small-Group Instruction - In-Library

• Let’s Talk: English Conversation Circles
  • Adult Literacy Office - Central Santa Rosa Branch
  • Northwest Regional Library: Mondays, 6:30pm to 8:00pm
• Digital Literacy Instruction
  • Laptop instruction and practice
  • Specialized software to use in house (phonics, etc.)
  • In-house computer and/or tablet use
• Reach Your Goals Classes
  • Small group instruction focused on specific Roles & Goals skills for adult learners who have completed literacy assessment.

Small Group Instruction - In Community

• Outreach Adult Basic Education and ESL Classes in Sonoma County Jails through Sheriff’s Department.
• Outreach ESL Classes at Graton Day Labor Center
• Outreach ESL Classes sited at local schools
  • Burbank Elementary
  • Target expansion to other sites in FY19

Writing & Publishing

• SCL Literacy Publications/Learner Writing Collections
• Easy English Times publications

Referrals

• Referrals to other adult education resources in the community
• Transition assistance to continuing education