Updated October 2026
Building Adult Skills for Everyday Success
Emerging Quality Standard Rating
Our Adult Services programs support personal growth, literacy, and community connection. Whether you want to improve your reading and language skills with our Adult Literacy and ESL programs, discover new interests through workshops, or attending educational talks, we offer resources and opportunities for everyone.
With expert guidance and a welcoming space, we're here to help you learn, connect, and grow at any stage of life.
Overview
Focus
Developing and strengthening reading, writing, and English skills for adults to reach personal and professional goals.
Action Items
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Expand workforce-focused ESL modules to help adults build English skills for the workplace.
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Strengthen integration with Literacy & Learning Centers to support learning opportunities for adults and their children.
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Expand the collection, analysis, and sharing of adult program data to improve services, demonstrate impact, and guide future programming priorities.
Hallmark Programs
Adult Literacy
(Reading & Writing)
San José Public Library
Quality Standards:
Emerging
184
Programs
1,137
Attendance
-3%
Change in %
English as a Second Language (ESL)
San José Public Library
Quality Standards:
Emerging
2,344
Programs
19,927
Attendance
+2%
Change in %
Key Outcomes
Over 57%
of ESL learners left the program with significantly improved English skills.