| LOCATION |
SERVICES OFFERED / HOURS |
| Alameda County |
ALAMEDA CITY LIBRARY
Alameda Reads
2203 Central Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
Christine Bruso, Coordinator
Jordana Elderts, Coordinator
Main (510) 865-2454
Fax (510) 865-0157
Email jelderts@ci.alameda.ca.us OR cbruso@ci.alameda.ca.us
Web site www.ci.alameda.ca.us/literacy
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ABE
Adult Literacy
Computer Classes
Informal ESL
Pre-GED
Tues - Fri from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and speak English.
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ALAMEDA COUNTY LIBRARY
Write to Read Program
2450 Stevenson Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538-2326
Sherry Drobner, Director
Main (510) 745-1480
Ms. Drobner (510) 745-1484
Fax (510) 754-1494
Email sdrobner@aclibrary.org
Web site http://write2read.aclibrary.org/
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Adult Literacy - One on one tutoring
Computer Classes
ESL Reading and Discussion Group
Family Literacy and Services
Inmate Literacy - Juvenile
Small Group Classes
Writing and Book Groups
Mon - Thurs from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Higer Level reading and discussion groups meet during the day from to
Program is county-wide and offers small group classes in Fremont, Union City, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, Albany and Newark.
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ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Albany Adult School
601 San Gabriel Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
Mary AnnLebar, Office Manager
Main (510) 559-6580
Web site www.albany.k12.ca.us
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Adult Literacy - No
Computer Classes - Fee
ESL
Mon & Fri from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tues, Wed, Thurs from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
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BERKELEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Berkeley Reads
1125 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
Linda Sakamoto-Jahnke, Coordinator
Main (510) 981-6299
Fax (510) 549-3057
Email lsakamoto@ci.berkeley.ca.us
Web site www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org/system/literacy.html
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ABE
Adult Literacy
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Learner Leadership Workshop
Pre-GED
Mon, Wed - Fri from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tues from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and speak English fluently.
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HAYWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Literacy Plus
835 C St.
Hayward, CA 94541-5120
Cynthia Breeden, Program Coordinator
Main (510) 881-7910
Fax (510) 293-5093
Email literacyplus@ci.hayward.ca.us
Web site www.myreality.com/literacy
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring.
Computer-Assisted Learning
Family Literacy and Services
Mini Learning Center (after-school homework program) - For children in first through fifth grades attending school in the Hayward area.
Pre-GED - Upon request.
Small Group Classes
Mon - Fri from 8: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older, read below eighth-grade level, speak English, and not be enrolled in school.
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HAYWARD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Hayward Adult School
22100 Princeton St.
Hayward, CA 94541
Karen Angarano, Principal
Main (510) 293-8595
Fax (510) 727-1139
Email kangaran@husd.k12.ca.us
Web site www.haywardadult.k12.ca.us
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Adult Literacy - Offered through the Learning Center.
Adults with disabilities - No
Apprenticeship - No
Citizenship
Computer Classes
Counseling
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
GED
Health Workshops - No
High School Diploma
Job Training
Older Adult Program
Parenting Workshops
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sat from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Students must be 171/2 or older.
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LIVERMORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Livermore READ Project
1188 S. Livermore Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550
Jean Hardin, Literacy Coordinator
Main (925) 373-5507
Fax (925) 373-5503
Email jahardin@ci.livermore.ca.us
Web site www.ci.livermore.ca.us/library/literacy.html
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Adult Literacy
ESL - One-on-one tutoring.
GED
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Mon, Tues from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older, read below eighth-grade level, and not be enrolled in school. ESL students must be in the U.S. permanently.
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OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Second Start Adult Literacy
1801 Adeline St., 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
Norma Jones, Director
Joyce Wong, Coordinator
Main (510) 238-3432
Fax (510) 238-6934
Joyce (510) 238-6931
Norma (510) 238-6933
Email wongjm@oaklandlibrary.org or jonesnj@oaklandlibrary.org
Web site http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/services/SecondStart/
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring and small groups.
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Small Group Classes
Mon, Tues, Wed from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thurs from 2:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Fri from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and make an appointment before going in. Will accept students who are enrolled in school.
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OAKLAND UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Oakland Evening Adult School
750 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94606
Brigitte Marshall, Acting Principal
Main (510) 879-4020
Fax (510) 879-4829
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Adult Literacy
Computer Classes - Fee, Registration fee $8, plus $5 for materials.
Counseling
Distance Learning ESL
ESL
Family Literacy and Services - English language tutoring.
GED
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older. There is a $13 fee for some of the classes
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SAN LEANDRO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Project Literacy
300 Estudillo Ave.
San Leandro, CA 94577
Main (510) 577-3945
Fax (510) 577-3967
Web site www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us/sllibraryprojliteracy.html
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring and small groups.
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Pre-GED
Workplace Literacy
Tues - Fri from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mon and Sat from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and read below eighth-grade level.
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UC BERKELEY EXTENSION
New Learning Clinic
2222 Harold Way
Berkeley, Ca. 94720
Diana Wu, Acting Chair
Main (510) 643-8727
Alternate phone (510) 642-5496
Direct (510) 643-9878
Email dwu@unex.berkeley.ca/ askeducation@unexberkeley.edu
Web site www.unex.berkeley.edu/dept/edu
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Adult Literacy
Assessment and remediation in reading, writing, math, spelling, study skills, academic self-esteem, language, dyslexia, non-verbal learning, social and organizational skills - Fee
ESL
Vocational Training
Mon - Thurs from 2:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
For children, adolescents and adults with learning issues.
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| Contra Costa County |
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY
Project Second Chance
1750 Oak Park Blvd.
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Susan Lynn, Director
Main (925) 927-3250
Fax (925) 646-6461
Email slynn@ccclib.org
Web site www.cclib.org/psc/psc.html
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ABE
Adult Literacy
Book Club
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Pre-GED
Mon - Fri from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Students are evaluated to ensure they get proper placement.
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RICHMOND PUBLIC LIBRARY
LEAP - Literacy for Every Adult Program
325 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Rodney Ferguson,
Main (510) 307-8084
Fax (510) 620-6585
Email rferguson@richmondworks.org
Web site www.richmondlibrary.org/leap.htm
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Adult Literacy
Computer Classes
Small Group Classes
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| Lake County |
LAKE COUNTY LIBRARY
Adult Literacy Program
1425 N. High St.
Lakeport, CA 95453
Mary Ann O'Neil,
Main (707) 263-7633
Fax (707) 263-6796
Email maryo@co.lake.ca.us
Web site www.co.lake.ca.us/library/library.html
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Adult Literacy
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| Marin County |
MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY AND SAN RAFAEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Marin Literacy Program
1100 E St.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Barbara Barwood, Tutor/Student Coordinator
Main (415) 485--3318
Fax (415) 485-3112
Direct (415) 485-3400
Email bbarwood@marinliteracy.org
Web site www.marinliteracy.org
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Adult Literacy
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Inmate
Mobile Units (MLLS)
Pre-GED
Workplace Literacy - Fee
Mon from 1 to 7 p.m.
Tues - Thurs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and not enrolled in school.
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| Napa County |
NAPA CITY AND COUNTY LIBRARY
Adult Literacy Program
580 Coombs St.
Napa, CA 94559-3396
Frances Williams Houser, Director
Main (707) 253-4283
Fax (707) 253-4615
Email fhouser@co.napa.ca.us
Web site www.co.napa.ca.us/library
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Adult Literacy
ELL
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
Pre-GED
Mon - Sat from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wed, Thurs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and not enrolled in school.
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| San Francisco County |
CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO
Alemany Campus
750 Eddy St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
Gary Tom, Dean
Main (415) 561-1875
Alternate phone (415) 561-1878
Fax (415) 561-1882
Web site www.ccsf.edu
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Adult Literacy - For non-native English speakers.
Computer Classes
ESL
ESL Literacy
VESL
Mon - Thurs from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Fri from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Students must take a placement test. Non-credit courses are free for residents of California. Credit courses are fee-based.
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SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Project Read
100 Larkin St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
Randall Weaver, Director
Main (415) 557-4388
Fax (415) 557-4375
Email projectread@sfpl.org
Web site www.projectreadsf.org
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring.
Book Club
Computer-Assisted Learning
Family Literacy and Services
Mon - Fri from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older and speak English.
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| San Mateo County |
JEFFERSON UNION HIGH SCHOOL
Adult Education Division
699 Serramonte Blvd.
Suite 100
Daly City, CA 94015
Marion Parashis, Registrar
Allen Sinor, Director, Adult Education Division
Main (650) 550-7878
Fax (650) 550-7879
Email asinor@juhsd.k12.ca.us
Web site www.juhsd.k12.ca.us/aed/index.htm
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ABE
Adult Literacy
ESL - Family Literacy program.
GED
Health Workshops
High School Diploma
Job Placement
Older Adult Program
Parenting Workshops
Pre-GED
Vocational Training
Mon - Fri from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older.
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MENLO PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY
Project Read
800 Alma St.
Menlo Park, CA 94025-3460
Alice Bradshaw, Tutor/Student Coordinator
Main (650) 330-2525
Fax (650) 327-7030
Email projectread@literacynet.org/aabradshaw@menlopark.org
Web site www.pls.lib.ca.us/www.menloparklibrary.org/pread.html
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Adult Literacy
Computer-Assisted Learning
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
Small Groups
Workplace Literacy
Mon - Fri from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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REDWOOD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Project Read
1044 Middlefield Road
Redwood City, CA 94063
Kathy Endaya, Director
Main (650) 780-7077
Fax (650) 780-7004
Email endaya@plsinfo.org
Web site www.projectread-redwoodcty.org/
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Adult Literacy
Computer-Assisted Learning
ESL
Family Literacy and Services
Inmate
Kid Tutoring Kids
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat, Sun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students must live in Redwood City.
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SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARY
San Mateo County READS
2415 University Ave.
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Joan Sykes-Miessi, Program Director
Main (650) 323-0362, Ext. 224
Fax (650) 322-3106
Email sykes-miessi@plsinfo.org
Web site www.smcl.org/services/literacy/index.html
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Adult Literacy
Classes at Community Organizations and Workplaces - Small literacy classes at drug rehab organizations in East Palo Alto.
Computer Classes
Mon - Thurs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older, read at or below eighth-grade level, and speak English.
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SAN MATEO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Project Read
1100 Park Place
San Mateo, CA 94403
Caroline Beverstock, Literacy Program Coordinator
Main (650) 522-7848
Fax (650) 522-7801
Email beverstock@plsinfo.org
Web site www.projectread.org
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring and small groups.
Computer Classes
ESL
Family Literacy and Services - Mostly ESL.
Pre-GED
Mon - Wed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thurs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and able to communicate in English.
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| Santa Clara County |
SANTA CLARA CITY LIBRARY
Read Santa Clara
1098 Lexington St.
Santa Clara, CA 95050-5443
Shanti Bhaskaran, Literacy Coordinator
Main (408) 615-2957
Fax (408) 249-2486
Email sbhaskaran@ci.santa-clara.ca.us
Web site www.library.ci.santa-clara.ca.us
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ABE - One-on-one tutoring.
Adult Literacy
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Pre-GED
Mon, Wed from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tues, Thurs, Fri from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
ABE students must be 18 or older, read below eighth-grade level, be conversant in English, be able to meet in Santa Clara, and commit to two hours of tutoring per week for a minimum of six months.
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SANTA CLARA COUNTY LIBRARY
Vision Literacy
540 Valley Way
Milpitas, CA 95035
Pat Lawson-North, Director
Main (408) 262-1349
Fax (408) 956-9384
Email plnorth@visionliteracy.org
Web site www.visionliteracy.org
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring and small groups.
Computer Classes
Family Literacy and Services
Health Workshops
Inmate
Pre-GED
Mon - Fri from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older, read below ninth-grade level, speak conversational English and not enrolled school.
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| Solano County |
BENICIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
Benicia Adult Literacy and ESL Program
150 East L St.
Benicia, CA 94510
Lynne Price, Literacy & ESL Program Coordinator
Main (707) 746-4341
Fax (707) 747-8122
Email lynne.price@ci.benicia.ca.us
Web site http://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/literacy/services/literacy_services.html
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ABE
Adult Literacy - One-on-one tutoring
Computer Classes - Offered to students and tutors.
ESL - One-on-one tutoring and small groups.
Family Literacy and Services - To students enrolled in Literacy and ESL programs only.
GED
Pre-GED
Mon - Thurs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Fri from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Students must be 16 or older and live or work in Benicia. ESL groups meet Tue, Fri from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
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| Sonoma County |
SONOMA COUNTY LIBRARY
Adult Literacy Program
Third and E Streets
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Ruth Maloney, Program Assistant
Main (707) 544-2622
Fax (707) 544-2681
Email rutmal0100@yahoo.com
Web site www.sonoma.lib.ca.us/lit.html
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Adult Literacy - One-on-one instruction.
Computer-Assisted Learning
Family Literacy and Services
Inmate Literacy
Pre-GED
Tues - Fri from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sat from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Students must be 18 or older and not enrolled in school.
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