Adult Learning & Literacy Services
Career Online High School:
The Altadena Library District, in partnership with the California State Library and Smart Horizons Career Online Education, offers adults an opportunity to earn an accredited high school degree and a career certificate through Career Online High School.
Career Online High School (COHS) is a flexible program for working-aged individuals who desire to expand their career opportunities, prepare for the modern economy or continue their education. To be considered for the program, interested adults must successfully complete an online assessment, prerequisite course, and attend an in-person interview.
Qualifications:
- 19 years of age or older
- A resident of Altadena or a neighboring community
- Possess an Altadena Library District Library card in good standing. (Register for a library card today – Signup is quick and easy!)
Have questions? Please call Bob Lucas Memorial Library Manager Diana Wong at 626-798-0833 ext 102 or email literacy@altadenalibrary.org for more information.
To get started, take your preliminary assessment by visiting https://ca.careeronlinehs.org/ or by clicking the button below!
Adult Literacy Program & ESL:
Funded in part by a grant from the California State Library, the Adult Literacy Services program, “Let’s Read Altadena,” of the Altadena Library District has been serving the residents of Altadena since 1988. Instruction is provided by volunteer tutors who have completed a self-paced, online tutor training course. Literacy is currently housed at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library and Literacy Center.
Literacy Tutoring (One-on-One): Learners are matched with a tutor for regularly scheduled study sessions. Working with a tutor can help:
- Improve reading skills
- Learn to write better
- Increase reading comprehension
- Enhance speaking/pronunciation
- Gain basic computer skills
- Reach other goals such as preparing for a written driver’s license test or writing a resume
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes: Classes are designed to help those obtain basic English fluency. Classes are held Mondays through Thursdays mornings at 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Bob Lucas Memorial Library (2659 Lincoln Avenue).
Conversation Club: This weekly club on Thursdays at 10:30am is a great opportunity to chat with other English language learners in a relaxed and comfortable environment. You will pick up new vocabulary, improve your English fluency, and sharpen your pronunciation skills.
There is no fee for tutoring or for ESL classes. Speakers of other languages may receive tutoring once they have mastered basic spoken English or may join our ESL class for beginners. To be eligible for tutoring, the participant must be able to complete the intake form by him or herself in English.
Want to become a participant in any of the above programs? Fill out the following form or call (626) 798-0833 extension 102.
Interested in Becoming a Tutor?
Tutors empower adult learners by teaching basic reading, writing and functional literacy skills. After completing a self-paced, online training module and being matched with a learner, tutors and learners meet 1 to 2 hours per meeting at least once a week at the library or other location based on their own schedules. The Library requires a minimum commitment of six months.