PAR News
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StoryCorps came to the library the week of January 9, 2012 to record stories. Many PAR learners and tutors told their stories. Maarnet and Virginia are shown here after they recorded their story.
Celebrating PAR's 22 Years of Achievements
With the help of trained community volunteers, San José Public Library's adult literacy program has been:
- Working to Connect, Inspire and Engage adults with low literacy
- Enabling them to develop reading, writing and computer literacy skills
- Helping them to build self-confidence and live life more fully
Read PAR's fact sheet (PDF) for more detail.
Community Needs
There are an estimated 277,000 residents (16%) in Santa Clara County and 153,000 in San José who are at the "Below Basic" level of reading, writing and understanding; unable, for example, to interpret a TV Guide schedule or understand a simple pamphlet of information. As many as 282,000 more in San José are identified as functioning at the "Basic" level; although able to read simple materials, they are unable to understand a map or identify the nutritional value of certain foods when reading reference information. Learn more (PDF)
Looking Ahead
Partners in Reading looks forward to the next 22 years; expanding its service to address the overwhelming need for improved reading, writing, critical thinking and computer skills. Read more (PDF)
Learn more about how you can help through donating time as a volunteer tutor or by giving financial support.
