Our Adult Literacy program offers services to help adult improve their English reading, writing, speaking and Math skills. The Adult Literacy program is free and open to all adults ages eighteen and older.  

• One-on-one Tutoring- Trained volunteer tutors will work in a one-on-one setting with learners to help them achieve their specific educational goals. Registration is required.  

• Intermediate to Advanced Conversation Class- The Conversation Class is intended for students who have an intermediate to advanced proficiency skill level of English. The conversation class is held concurrently in person at the Central library and online via Zoom.  

ESL Services 

Our Adult ESL program offers services to help adults learn to read, write, and speak English. The Adult ESL program is free and open to all adults over the ages eighteen and older.  

• One-on-one Tutoring- Trained volunteer tutors will work in a one-on-one setting with learners to help them achieve their specific educational goals. Registration is required. 

• ESL Conversation classes-ESL classes are intended to introduce English language concepts and skills to students with limited to no English language speaking skills.  

Mixed level classes are available at the Central Library, Casa Verdugo Library, Montrose Library, and Library Connection @Adams Square. Registration is Required. Please contact the Literacy Center at 818.548.6450 for current class schedule.   

Services for both ESL and Literacy Students  

• Technology Clinic- Students can make an appointment to receive assistance with a personal digital device. Appointments are 45mins in length and available at the Central Library. Registration is required.  

• Technology Loan Program- Surface Pro Laptops are Now Available for checkout through the Literacy Center. Participants must be eighteen years or older and enrolled in GCC Garfield campus or Literacy Center classes. Proof of enrollment is required. Laptops may be checked out for three weeks at a time of the duration of a GCC Garfield Campus semester. Checkouts are limited to one laptop per household. Must be in good standing with the library to participate.  

 For more information, please contact us at (818) 548-6450 or literacy@glendaleca.gov 

• English Conversation Lounge- The English Conversation lounge is intended to provide a space for students to practice their English speaking and writing skills in a relaxed and comfortable environment. This is an ongoing program, walk ins are welcome, no registration required. 

• English Computer Basics Class I (Open to the public)- In this class adults will learn the basics of how to navigate a computer using a Surface Pro laptop. Class is held in English. Registration is required. Please contact the Literacy Center at (818) 548-6450 for current class schedule.  

• Citizenship Classes (Open to the public)- Students learn the English, Civics, and History requirements to pass the test and become a United States Citizen.  Registration is required. Please contact the Literacy Center at (818) 548-6450 for current class schedule. 

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Having issues with this form or want more information? Please contact the Literacy Center by calling (818)548-6450 or sending an email to Literacy@GlendaleCA.org.

Our Services

• Adult Literacy Program

• Adult ESL Program

• Citizenship Classes

• Computer Classes

• Nature Literacy To-Go

• Technology Loan Program

Open Hours & Contact Information

Our Staff

Our Instructors

Learners

• Lifelong Learner Role

• Worker Role

• Family Member Role

• Community Member Role

Volunteers

Resources

• Literacy Resources for Tutors and Learners

• Library Resources for Adult Learners