Calaveras County Literacy Program

We provide free, one-on-one, in-person tutoring for adults who:

• Are 16 or older 
• Are not currently enrolled in another education program 
• Want to improve reading and writing skills
• Complete a short assessment 

You’ll be paired with a trained volunteer tutor for personalized, learner-driven sessions.

What to Expect:

• Meet 1–2 times per week
• Sessions last about 1 hour 
• Held at participating library branches 

We offer free in-person GED support with a tutor.
   - One-on-one guidance tailored to your needs 
   - Help build skills in tested subjects 
   - Computer-based GED practice tests available at the library 
   - Referrals to official testing locations 
 

Build confidence using computers and technology in everyday life.
   - Learn basic computer skills 
   - Use Microsoft Office programs 
   - Search the internet effectively 
   - Navigate online forms and resources 
 

Our Family Literacy program supports adult learners and the children in their lives.

To participate, the parent or caregiver must be (or become) an adult literacy learner in the Calaveras County Literacy Program.

What we offer:

   - Family-friendly literacy events 
   - Free books to build your home library 
   - Activities for all ages that combine literacy and fun 
   - Resources to support learning at home 
 

We are working to expand literacy services to all Calaveras County library branches.

Availability depends on tutor capacity and scheduling.

Current and developing locations include:
   - Angels Camp
   - Arnold
   - Copperopolis
   - San Andreas
   - Mokelumne Hill
   - Murphys
   - Valley Springs
   - West Point

Please contact us to find the nearest available location and schedule.
 

Help adults in Calaveras County reach their reading, writing, and life goals.

Become a Tutor

   - Work one-on-one with an adult learner
   - Flexible schedule (1–2 sessions per week) 
   - No teaching experience required 

Apply Today

   - Volunteer Application

Have questions? Call us at (209) 754-6006.
 

Phone: (209) 754-6006
Email Us: Click here to submit email

Reach out to learn more, schedule an assessment, or get connected with a tutor.
 

Funded through the California Library Literacy Services Adult Literacy & Family Literacy Grants, Calaveras County Sheriff’s Adult Detention Facility & Probation Departments, and the Calaveras County Health & Human Services Agency. With additional support from the Calaveras County Friends of the Library.