Literacy at Santa Monica Public Library
The Library's Literacy Education for Adults & Families (LEAF) program includes literacy services for all ages. All programs are free and open to the public. For more information on any of these programs, use the contact information listed.
Adult Literacy Tutoring
Volunteer literacy tutors work one-on-one with adult learners in a library setting. Tutors meet with learners once or twice per week to work on learning goals in 1 to 2 hour sessions. For more information, call (310) 458-8603 or email us at literacy.program@santamonica.gov. Information on how to become an adult literacy tutor can found at VolunteerMatch.
Career Online High School
The Santa Monica Public Library offers a limited number of scholarships for Career Online High School (COHS). Funded by the California State Library and the Friends of the Santa Monica Public Library, the program offers adult students the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate. The program is self-paced and each credit is designed to be completed in one month. Students can take up to 18 months to complete the 18 credit program. Learn more here or contact Barbara Fleeman at barbara.fleeman@santamonica.gov or (310) 458-8630.
Citizenship Classes
The Santa Monica Public Library hosts a series of Citizenship classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. Classes are free and students must be 18 years or older to attend. Community parents and SMMUSD parents have priority enrollment. Classes run from August through June. Enrollment is through the Adult Education Center, located at 2510 Lincoln Blvd., Room 203, Santa Monica, 90405. Contact Olga Saucedo at (310) 664-6222, ext. 76203 or osaucedo@smmusd.org to enroll. Additional Adult Education Center classes: https://www.smmusd.org/cms/lib/CA50000164/Centricity/Domain/2919/ADL-ED.Brochure.pdf
ESL Classes
The Santa Monica Public Library hosts an ongoing series of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes taught by Adult Education Center instructors. Classes are free and students must be 18 years or older to attend. Community parents and SMMUSD parents have priority enrollment. Classes run from August through June. Enrollment is through the Adult Education Center, located at 2510 Lincoln Blvd., Room 203, Santa Monica, 90405. Contact Olga Saucedo at (310) 664-6222, ext. 76203 or osaucedo@smmusd.org to enroll. Additional Adult Education Center classes: https://www.smmusd.org/cms/lib/CA50000164/Centricity/Domain/2919/ADL-ED.Brochure.pdf.
Reading-2-Go
Take books wherever you go. Now available for checkout, Reading-2-Go kits are themed backpacks that contain a set of five early literacy books and a CD, DVD, or toy. Kits include suggested activities to extend learning. Available in English, Spanish, and Amharic. Just search 'Reading-2-Go' in the Library's catalog.
ReadyRosie
The Library has partnered with ReadyRosie to share powerful games and expert videos that support you and your child in their learning. Sign up for free access to their site and to receive a weekly playlist of videos that connect fun activities with serious learning opportunities. Register today at ReadyRosie.com/register and use code SMPL.
Tech & Tasks - starting April 7, 2023
Need a little help? Stop by the Tech & Tasks program to receive one-on-one help from volunteer tutors, who assist with reading, writing, and technology related tasks. Get help with completing online forms and applications, resume writing, device assistance, improving reading skills, using email, downloading ebooks, and much more. Thursdays, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Main Library's second floor Tutoring Center.