Adult Literacy Services
Carmen's Story
My name is Carmen and I have been in the program more than 3 years. I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I met my tutor, Carol, and Stephanie before I was in the program at a lunch event. They were nice and told me to call. They told me the program and books were free. That was good for me. I did not read English before I started, but now I want to write my own story. I want people to know where my family and I came from and what we can do. I think that helping other people makes you feel better about yourself. So, I talk to others about the program and becoming a tutor. I think, why not? The worst is they just say no, but they might say yes!
When I first started in the literacy program, I could not read English and I could speak only a little. I was shy and scared. Now I am happy and want to learn more! I want to study business, and I have an idea to turn my art into posters to teach children. I want to stay in the program so I can learn more vocabulary and work on my writing.
Now I can go shopping for food, read medicine labels, talk on the phone and make appointments. I won a learner award called Writer-to-Writer, and I feel good about myself. My husband thinks it’s good to be in the program because now I can take care of the house, pay bills and run things. I hope to learn more about the computer in the future.
I think the literacy program is way more than just reading and we are lucky to have it. Thank you for the literacy program.
Is to provide a second chance for adults in reading, writing and
math.
Literacy skills allow fulfillment of personal goals for family
enrichment, employment opportunities and community involvement.
Tutoring is available in basic literacy skills, including reading, writing and introductory computer lessons.
Improve Your Literacy Skills
If you or someone you know would like to learn to read or write better, call Adult Literacy Services at Lodi Public Library. A trained tutor will provide confidential one-to-one tutoring in reading, writing and basic computer skills. To register as a learner in the program, you need to:
- Be 16 years of age or older
- Be able to speak some English
- Be able to work with your tutor at least two hours per week
As an adult learner, you will:
- Get free and confidential tutoring in reading, writing and basic computer skills
- Work one-on-one with a trained tutor
- Meet at a time and place convenient for both of you
Call Lodi Adult Literacy Services at 209-333-5554 to register for our program, and begin now to build a better future.
Additional resources available at the Adult Learning Center.
Help the Adult Literacy Program
Support your Adult Literacy program by purchasing books on our Amazon.Com Wish List.
Become a Tutor
Make a difference in someone's life...volunteer as a literacy tutor with Adult Literacy Services at Lodi Public Library. The program trains volunteer tutors to help adult learners improve reading, writing and other basic literacy skills.
Upcoming Tutor Workshop
Your Lodi Public Library is offering a Volunteer Tutor Training workshop, February 18th from 9am - 5pm. Learn more.
Ongoing support for tutors is provided through in-services , staff support, and tutor mentoring. Learn more about being an Adult Literacy Tutor.