One-to-One Tutoring

• Adults who want to improve their basic reading, writing and/or speaking skills meet with a trained volunteer.
• Instruction is based on each individual's pace, level and goals.
• Examples of some common goals include being able to read to a child, pass the driver's license test, write a letter, talk with neighbors or get a better job.
• Meet Greg, an adult learner in a library literacy program who shares his story.
• Pairs meet at their local library once or twice a week for one to two hours. They meet at a time that is good for them.
• Sign-up! Visit the Literacy Office at the Civic Center Library, call (925) 373-5507 or email literacy@livermoreca.gov.

English Conversation Groups

• Adults who want to practice speaking English meet with a small group at the library.
• Learn together with other adults and a friendly, trained volunteer. Make new friends.
• All levels welcome.
• No sign-up needed, just come.
• Groups meet many different days and times. Please visit our English Conversation Groups page for the current schedule.

Become a Literacy Volunteer

• Literacy Volunteers are interested in meeting new people and making a positive contribution to our community.
• No previous experience necessary. 
• Key qualities include being friendly and respectful. Please see Literacy Volunteer Job Description for more details.
• Literacy Volunteer Trainings are scheduled throughout the year.
• For more information or to sign-up for training visit the Literacy Office at the Civic Center Library, call (925) 373-5507 or email literacy@livermoreca.gov.

Cost

Free! Literacy Services and materials are provided free of charge as a service of the library.

Literacy Office Hours

Monday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.