The Peninsula Library System is committed to lifelong learning. Our libraries offer free tutoring throughout the county for adults with low literacy who want to improve their reading, thus enriching their lives at home, at work, in their communities, and with their families. To find a program near you, review the list below and contact the appropriate group.
We welcome volunteer tutors! All training and materials are provided. Contact the group near you from the list below to find out about the next training session for tutors and help change a life.
Phone: 650-330-2525
Email: projectread@menlopark.org
Areas Served: South San Mateo County & North Santa Clara County (Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View)
Service Focus: Adult literacy (one-to-one), including reading, writing, and pronunciation; English as a Second Language classes at the Belle Haven branch; computer literacy lab; and weekly conversation club.
Phone: 650-780-7077
Email: rclrad@redwoodcity.org
Areas Served: Redwood City, unincorporated Redwood City, North Fair Oaks
Service Focus: Adult and youth literacy (one-to-one and small group instruction); teen tutoring and mentoring; family literacy and enrichment.
Phone: 650-522-7848
Email: projectread@cityofsanmateo.org
Areas Served: Burlingame, Hillsborough, San Mateo (open to residents and those who work in these communities)
Service Focus: Adult literacy (reading and writing).
Phone: 650-829-3871
Email: cordova@plsinfo.org (adult literacy) or ulrichf@plsinfo.org (services for children and families)
Areas Served: North San Mateo County (San Bruno, South San Francisco, Daly City, Colma)
Service Focus: Adult literacy (one-to-one tutoring in reading, writing, and spelling); financial literacy for adult learners; Learning Wheels (mobile literacy outreach program for families).
Phone: 650-323-0362
Email: adultliteracy@smcl.org
Areas Served: Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside.
Service Focus: Adult literacy (small group and individual tutoring for English language learners and native speakers alike, aged 16 years or older, who want to improve their ability to speak, read, and write in English).