Adult and Family Literacy Services
Learner-Centered Scheduled services both in person and virtual.
Who are we?
Fresno County Public Library Literacy Services is a partnership of adult learners and their families, specially trained local volunteers, literacy services staff and library staff.
What do we do?
We offer free literacy services for individuals experiencing low literacy and their families. Adults must be able to retain information. All Family Literacy programs' parents or caregivers must participate in and be engaged.
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Adult Literacy:
Fresno County Adults who utilize our services meet with specially trained tutors to develop skills in reading, writing, spelling, and math.
Adult Learning One on One- Learner-Centered Scheduled
- Individual
- Working on at least one goal
- Routinely meeting in person or online (occasionally over the phone)
- Intentional Learning
- Common Goal
- Some examples:
- Citizenship Study Groups
- Written DMV Study Groups
- Book Clubs
- Conversation Groups
- Resume Building Sessions
Family Literacy:
As an extension of our Adult Literacy program, we offer specialized activities and education for our Adult Learners and their families.
- Families learning together
- Adults must participate
- Children ages 0-18 are welcome
- Remote learning
- Families pick up materials from nearest library
ESL- English Learning/English for Anyone:
Practice listening, speaking and writing English in a safe welcoming environment with other Adult Learners. For English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), in addition to one-on-one tutoring, Conversation Circles are an opportunity for Learners to practice their conversational skills. Facilitated by trained volunteers, these small groups (up to 8 individuals) meet for one to two hours a week in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere.
Mobile Literacy Aprendizaje Móvil:
The Mobile Literacy unit is based on the West Side of Fresno County, travelling to communities like Biola, Cantua Creek, Firebaugh, Five Points, Halfway, Kerman, Mendota, Oro Loma, Riverdale, San Joaquin, and Tranquility. Mobile Literacy staff is bilingual in English and in Spanish. Workshops for families promoting early literacy, learning, and parenting skills are offered in addition to the services offered above. Call 559-301-6097 for more information.
Upcoming Events
A library card for every learner is a small step in lifelong learning.
The Literacy Services office is located on the first floor of the Central Branch library. Hours vary based on programs and projects.
Our mailing address
Fresno County Public Library
Literacy Services Center
2420 Mariposa St.
Fresno, CA 93721
Contact:
Deborah Bernal, Literacy Coordinator
(559)
600-9240
How can you help?
Contact us about exciting volunteer opportunities.
How do we do the work?
With the help of dedicated volunteers and partners sites.
Volunteers are interested in working with adults and their families to reach "Adult learners'" goals.
We are always looking for volunteers who are interested in making a difference in our community.
Our guiding ethos
Ask questions
Figure out what time people want and are able to meet.
Understand the power of "YET" (i.e. "We are not there yet")
This is what we can do right now.
Based on our ethos, we practice "learning and growing" seasons.
Learning seasons
There are many learning opportunities. We have programs on various subjects and topics both public and private, published, and unpublished learning opportunities.
Routinely check our calendar to see what we are up to.
Growing seasons
Allow our adult learners to apply what they have learned. Having the chance to reflect and apply the skills they have acquired during the learning season allows adults to become lifelong learners. They realize that they are ready for the next step, the next book, adult school, pursuing their high school diploma, going for the new job.
It is during the growing season that we encourage our learners to evaluate their next steps in their lifelong learning process.
