Literacy Plus A free service of the Hayward Public Library offering tutoring for adults, a family literacy program and homework help for first to fifth grade children.

Our Mission Statement:

The main goal of Literacy Plus is to provide for our learners’ emerging literacy needs through goal-directed, learner-centered tutoring. In addition we: * Support family learning through our Families for Literacy and Early Learning for Families programs. * Support the learning efforts of all participants by providing the best possible training for volunteer tutors. * Help empower learners so they may accomplish their goals and realize their dreams.

Teach Someone to Read! FREE TRAINING! Tutor Orientation Tuesday April 3, 2012 6-8 p.m. Tutor Orientation Wednesday April 4, 2012 11-1 p.m. Tutor Orientation Monday April 9, 2012 6-8 p.m. Tutor Training Saturday April 14 & 21, 2012 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Tutor Orientation Tuesday September 4, 2012 6-8 p.m. Tutor Orientation Wednesday September 5, 2012 11-1 p.m. Tutor Orientation Monday September 11, 2012 6-8 p.m. Tutor Training Saturday September 15 & 22, 2012 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.      Forty million adults in America have trouble reading. But with help, they can learn. Volunteer tutors from Hayward Public Library's Literacy Plus program are proving that every day.      Since 1986, Literacy Plus has helped over 2,500 adults to read. As a result, they became citizens, earned driver's licenses and G.E.D. degrees and voted for the first time. Their increased skills resulted in higher self-esteem, better jobs and the ability to help their children succeed.      If you have a few free hours a week and want to help, become a volunteer tutor. It can change someone's life--and your life, too! Tutoring sessions are once or twice a week and can take place during the day, evening or weekend, depending on your availability. The next free training is listed above, or see our calendar lists for future training classes.      Tutors must be at least 18, read at the 12th grade level, write and spell correctly, speak English clearly, and be able to participate fully in the tutor training class. For more information, call (510) 881-7912 or Email us at: literacyplus@hayward-ca.gov

Shake, Rattle and Read!      Come join the Literacy Plus Council for an evening of fun in support of the Literacy Plus program. On Saturday, March 31st from 6-9 pm, come to Stonebrae Country Club located at  23 Country Club Drive on top of the Hayward Hills and enjoy a fantastic view, a wide selection of hors d’oeuvres, come meet Elvis, listen to rock and roll music and participate in a silent auction and raffle. Tickets are $30 per person in advance or $35 per person at the door with all proceeds going to support the library’s literacy programs. Tickets can be purchased at the Hayward Public Library or call Literacy Plus 510-881-7910. Learn to Read FREE!  Do you or someone you know have trouble... ... reading to a child? ... reading the paper? ... writing checks? ... filling out job applications?      Literacy Plus can help. A trained tutor can teach those who qualify one-to-one, for free.      You can get free tutoring if: • You are 18 or older • You are out of high school • You can speak English • You read below 8th grade level • You never went to college      To find out more, call (510) 881-7910, or Email literacyplus@hayward-ca.gov