All Libraries Closed on January 20, 2025

All Ventura County Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Todas las sucursales de la Biblioteca del Condado de Ventura estarán cerradas el lunes 20 de enero en conmemoración del Día de Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Piru Library closed on Tuesday, January 14

The Piru Library is closed due to a Public Safety Power Shut-Off (PSPS).

La Biblioteca Piru está cerrada debido a una interrupción del suministro eléctrico por motivos de seguridad pública (PSPS).

Adult Literacy

Two people reading at a desk.

READ Adult Literacy invites adult learners to practice basic reading, writing, and English skills through free one-on-one tutoring appointments and drop-in conversational groups. 

This core library service is professionally engaged, supports families, learner-driven, community-focused, and volunteer-supported. It partners with adults over the age of 16 to achieve lifelong learning goals, build confidence for gainful employment, engage with library services, and share love for literacy with friends and family.

There is a significant need for tutoring—over 8.5 million California adults (28%) read at or below the second-grade level. Enrolled adults experience successes like learning the alphabet, reading a book for the first time, getting a job or a better job, sharing a book with a child, getting a diploma, voting, and volunteering in the community.

READ is supported by and a proud member of California Library Literacy Services, which creates opportunities for individuals, families, and communities across California. READ is also made possible by the Ventura County Library Foundation and its donors.

Get Help Now

Call us to enroll an adult learner at (805) 677-7160.

Volunteer Today

Visit VolunteerMatch for full position descriptions:

  • Adult Literacy Tutor - Ventura County Library Locations

  • English Language Learner (ELL) Tutor - Ventura County Library Locations

  • Incarcerated Youth Tutor (ages 18-25) - Ventura County Probation Juvenile Facilities

  • Math Tutor for Adults

  • Digital Literacy Tutor - Computer Helper - Bilingual Spanish/English Preferred 

Apply at READ@ventura.org. Call anytime for more information at (805) 677-7160.

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Career Online High School

Ventura County Library's Career Online High School (COHS) allows adults to earn an accredited high school diploma and career certificate online. A limited number of scholarships are available to qualified adults looking to advance their careers, prepare for workforce entry, or continue their education.

Visit the COHS website for more information and to apply today. Career Online High School is generously supported by the Ventura County Library Foundation and its donors.