Welcome to Partners in Reading

The mission of Partners in Reading is to enrich the lives of adults through reading, writing, technology, life skills, critical thinking, as well as English language learning; equipping them to achieve their goals and participate more fully and with greater confidence in all areas of their lives.

 

What Does Partners in Reading Do?

We provide free one-to-one and small group tutoring for adults whose reading or writing skills are below the ninth grade level. To qualify as a learner, an adult needs to speak and understand English at a conversational level. Tutoring is provided by trained volunteers at the King Library, a San José Public Library system branch, or another public site in San José. Tutors and learners are required to make a six-month commitment to meet three hours per week.

 

 

Established in 1989, Partners in Reading (PAR) has trained over 3,478 volunteer tutors and served over 4,328 adult learners. As a member of California Library Literacy Services, we are part of a statewide network of over 100 public libraries providing adult literacy instruction. We work cooperatively with other literacy providers, social service agencies, and community groups.

 

Be a Volunteer Tutor

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Questions? Contact Volunteer Services at (408) 808-2181 or volunteer.sjpl@sjlibrary.org

 

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