Author: Literacy Volunteers-HBPL

Do you, or someone you know, want to prepare for the Citizenship Interview and Test?

 Adult Literacy will be offering 10-week Citizenship classes at Central Library on Sundays starting May 18th. Classes are free and open to the public.

 Registration is required. Go to https://forms.gle/PKfbsW8KW5yaBg3n8 to register or contact Literacy at 714-375-5102 or literacy@surfcity-hb.org for more information.

Esperanza M. became a U.S. citizen last week after taking the 10-week Citizenship Exam Preparation class! Offered at both Central and Oak View Branch Libraries, this popular class prepares adults for the interview and exam which includes questions about U.S. history and civics.  So far, this fiscal year, 11 adults have become U.S. citizens after taking this class at the library.  These life-changing successes would not be possible without the trained volunteers who teach the Citizenship Exam Preparation classes and provide practice sessions.  A big thank you to volunteers Ned, Alice-Marie, Sharon, Mike, John, Monica, Tom, Jacki and Julie!

Citizenship Class series at Central Library:

Saturdays January 13 – March 16, 2024  10 am – 12 pm

All levels are welcome and materials will be provided.

To register, please complete the form: https://forms.gle/NnzBQTCfpyanRHuP7 

Please share with anyone you think might be interested!

HBPL’s Adult Literacy Program is generously supported by people like you.  

In this season of giving, please consider continuing your support for this much-needed library service by mailing your tax-deductible donation to “Literacy Volunteers HBPL” today or go online to Network for Good to donate. 

In the past year, your generous donations have allowed us to: 

• Add more than 500 books to our collection – books written below the fifth-grade level so our adult learners can develop reading skills. 
• Provide over 100 workbooks to learners. 
• Purchase materials that help people struggling with dyslexia. 

Materials and supplies for our free one-on-one tutoring, workshops, and citizenship classes for adults – all provided by a staff of trained and dedicated literacy volunteers are urgently needed to assist learners in improving their basic English literacy skills all year round.  

Your donation to Literacy Volunteers-Huntington Beach Public Library, a nonprofit volunteer organization, will provide an adult learner with the resources that are the first steps to increased literacy. 

Please mail your tax-deductible donation to “Literacy Volunteers HBPL” today or go online to donate at Network for Good. 

For more information about HBPL Adult Literacy Program, please see https://hbpl.libguides.com/adult-literacy 

Literacy Volunteers, Huntington Beach Public Library Nonprofit 501(c)(3) federal tax ID number: 33-0374566 

Did you know that the literacy program at the Oak View Branch Library site began in November 1993?  For 30 years, volunteer tutors have been working with hundreds of adults and families in Huntington Beach to improve their literacy and English language skills.  These strengthened skills lead to adult learners being able to fill out forms, read to their children, apply for better jobs, and get involved with the community. Literacy participants, the Literacy Board, and staff marked this 30^th anniversary early at Celebration Night in August.  If you missed the event, here are a few pictures. Come by the Oak View Branch Library during the months of November and December and check out the mural that celebrates this big milestone with pictures, writings, newspaper articles, and more!

Adult Literacy offers free tutoring to help you reach your academic goals. Meet one-on-one with a volunteer tutor 1-2 times per week, based on your availability, and get help preparing for a high school equivalency certificate. All study materials are provided.

If you or someone you know might be interested, call Adult Literacy at 714-375-5102 or email us at literacy@surfcity-hb.org for more information.