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Partners in Reading (PAR): Adult and Family Literacy

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PAR Mission

PAR is dedicated to improving the lives of adults by supporting them in basic reading, writing, language, technology, and life skills to engage with greater confidence in all areas of their lives.

Donate to PAR

Donate to PAR through the SJPL Foundation. Please write "PAR, Partners in Reading" in the "Where to Give" section and select "Other".

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Address

150 E San Fernando, San Jose, CA 95112

Pam Cornelison
Pam Cornelison
Manager
pamela.cornelison@sjlibrary.org

Contact

1-408-808-2361


   

Hours

Monday 9 AM - 8 PM
Tuesday 9 AM - 8 PM
Wednesday 9 AM - 8 PM
Thursday 9 AM - 8 PM
Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM
Sunday Closed

  Holiday Closures

A tutor and her learner practice reading.

Become a Partners in Reading Learner

Adults can receive free one-to-one or small group tutoring to improve their basic reading, writing and technology skills. Find out how to become a PAR learner! Call 1-408-808-2361

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Volunteer Tutors Needed

Share your reading and writing skills to enrich the lives of adults in San José. PAR provides free training, learning materials and resources. Learn how to change someone’s life.

father and his son practicing writing

Family Literacy Service

Partners in Reading works with local organizations to provide parenting workshops, literacy materials, children’s books and more!

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Partners in Reading - Digital Literacy

Improve your computer and technology skills! Partners in Reading provides coaches to teach basic computer skills and show students how to use programs to build job skills.

man learning English with his tutor as he points to words in a book

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Learn, practice, and speak English with others in ESL classes. PAR provides free ESL classes for all levels in the fall and spring semesters.

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Meet Tutors and Learners

Our tutors and learners share their stories.