What Is Berkeley Reads?
Berkeley Reads is the adult literacy program of the Berkeley Public Library for adults who read at 8th grade or below. We offer a variety of services to English-speaking adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills. Most adult literacy students participate in one-to-one tutoring with trained volunteers; we also offer family literacy programming for students with small children, computer-assisted learning, small group instruction, periodic workshops and student leadership opportunities. Services are always FREE and confidential.
Get Free One-on-One Tutoring
Call 510-981-6299 and schedule an initial intake to register for our program. To be eligible for Berkeley Reads, an adult must:
- Be 16 years or older
- Speak English comfortably over the phone and in person
- Not be enrolled in high school
Office Hours
- Call 510-981-6299 to arrange office visits and literacy staff appointments. (Central Library office is located in a staff-only area on the 2nd floor.)
Computer Lab Hours
- Central Library - 3rd floor / Electronic Classroom
- Tuesday 10:00am-5:00pm, drop-in/scheduled sessions
Program Staff
- Library Literacy Program Coordinator
- Library Literacy Program Assistant
- Family & Health Literacy Instructor
- Family Literacy Class Instructor
- Tutor Trainer
Be a Volunteer Tutor
To become a Volunteer Tutor, call 510-981-6299 or email at libraryberkeleyreads@cityofberkeley.info. Quarterly tutor trainings take place in January, March, June, and September.