In September, the staff of The Reading Program matched 24 new tutor-learner pairs! We are excited to support our students, and we appreciate the dedication of their very special volunteers. Currently, there are over 100 tutor-learner pairs actively meeting in the Santa Clara County Library District, and these fabulous students are improving their reading and writing skills every day. What kinds of subjects have Reading . . . more »

Get involved and share the gift of reading. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 16% of adults (ages 16 and over) in Santa Clara County lack basic literacy skills*. However, you can make a difference by helping adults improve their basic reading, writing and life skills. Someone like you is helping another person unlock the door to greater opportunity at your local . . . more »

September 8 is International Literacy Day, and it was first celebrated in 1966. The focus of International Literacy Day is to bring awareness to the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Some 775 million adults lack minimum literacy skills around the world. For over 40 years now, UNESCO has been celebrating International Literacy Day by reminding the international community that literacy is a . . . more »

Do you want to change a life? If so, give the gift of reading. Help adults improve their basic reading, writing and life skills. If you are interested in this opportunity, then we invite you to attend one of our orientations and trainings. For the dates and locations of these events, please see our w