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LITERACY SERVICES

Providing free reading, writing and/or English-speaking instruction to adults in our community.

LITERACY EVENTS

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GED Classes

September 6,2024 | 9:00am - 11:00am

Open to Solano County residents, 18 years or older. Workbook included.REGISTRATION REQUIRED.Email Bette Bogart in our literacy office: bbogart@ci.benicia.ca.us OR call 707-746-4341 to register.
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ESL (English as a Second Language): Beginning Level Class

Sep 16th | 10:00am - 11:00am

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ESL (English as a Second Language): Multi-Level Class - Intermediate & Advanced

Sep 16th | 11:10am - 12:00pm

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Shut Up and Write!

Sep 16th | 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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ESL (English as a Second Language): Beginning Level Class

Sep 17th | 10:00am - 11:00am

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ESL (English as a Second Language): Students' Conversation Group

Sep 17th | 11:10am - 12:30pm

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ESL (English as a Second Language): Multi-Level Class - Intermediate & Advanced

Sep 18th | 10:00am - 12:00pm

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STAFF PICKS

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LITERACY NEWS


GED Classes


Sep 13, 2025

Open to Solano County residents, 18 years or older. Workbook included.REGISTRATION REQUIRED.Email Bette Bogart in our literacy office: bbogart@ci.benicia.ca.us OR call 707-746-4341 to register.

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GED Classes


Sep 12, 2025

Open to Solano County residents, 18 years or older. Workbook included.REGISTRATION REQUIRED.Email Bette Bogart in our literacy office: bbogart@ci.benicia.ca.us OR call 707-746-4341 to register.

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GED Classes


Sep 06, 2025

Open to Solano County residents, 18 years or older. Workbook included.REGISTRATION REQUIRED.Email Bette Bogart in our literacy office: bbogart@ci.benicia.ca.us OR call 707-746-4341 to register.

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WHAT IS THE ADULT LITERACY & ESL PROGRAM?

The California Literacy Campaign (CLC) was created in 1984 by the California State Library to provide literacy instruction to anyone “over 16 years of age, out of school, and reading on less than a 6th grade level.” In 1987, the Benicia Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program was created to serve the literacy needs of adults in our community. At present, 105 public library-based literacy programs are active in our state.

The Adult Literacy & ESL Program has expanded beyond the initial mission of 1:1 volunteer tutoring services for English speaking adults who need help with reading. The ESL program offers a wide range of ESL classes, along with resume assistance, conversation help, and more. Visit here to learn more.

Please register for any of our Literacy services by calling 707-746-4341 or by emailing Bette Bogart at bbogart@ci.benicia.ca.us

How You Can Make a Difference

  • Become a volunteer tutor with the program.
  • Let us know if your business has unused space that can accommodate tutoring sessions.
  • Make a financial donation to the program. The generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations allows us to better serve the community. Checks should be made payable to Adult Literacy & ESL Program and sent to: Adult Literacy & ESL Program, Benicia Public Library, 150 East L Street, Benicia, CA 94510
  • If you are a large corporation, encourage your employees to volunteer as tutors.
  • If your business has a Human Resources department or area that displays business cards or fliers, display our outreach cards.

Other ways to help:

  • Promotion of our services among employees
  • Donating in-kind services such as printing and advertising
  • Collecting staff contributions for Adult Literacy & ESL Program
  • Organizing special events benefiting the Adult Literacy & ESL Program
  • Sponsoring Adult Literacy & ESL Program events or services

Lastly, include the Adult Literacy & ESL Program in your estate planning. We are happy to speak with you or your estate planning professional about opportunities for planned giving to the Adult Literacy & ESL Program.

"Become a volunteer tutor with the program. Adult learners are in real need of volunteers to aid them in building and bettering their skills. "

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