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Adult Learning

Welcome to San Mateo County Libraries Adult Learning!

We offer reading and writing help for adults, opportunities to learn English and guidance on working towards citizenship.

Questions? Give us a call at (650) 323-0362 or email us!

Adult Learning Services

1:1 Adult Literacy Tutoring

Free individual tutoring! Improve your reading and writing skills, access GED resources, job prep and more. Ages 18+.

English Classes

Learn English in a free in-person or online class taught by a certified instructor. Practice skills for everyday life!

Citizenship Classes

Practice the 100 Civics questions provided by the USCIS office with an instructor in a free in-person class.

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Adult Learning Events and Resources

Get a Diploma Online

We offer a fully accredited online high school diploma and career certification program through Career Online High School.

ESL Book Club

Join other language learners as you read simple English books and discuss them together.

Conversation Clubs

Practice your English skills with fluent speakers and other language learners in a small group. Open to all skill levels.

Volunteer Opportunities!

Make a difference by helping adult learners build their reading and writing skills. Explore our volunteer opportunities and be part of a welcoming learning community!

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Make a difference in an adult learner’s life! Volunteer to help someone build their reading and writing skills—no teaching experience needed. Just two hours a week for at least six months can have a lasting impact.

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English Conversation Club & ESL Book Club , opens a new window

Help members of our community practice English in a fun and safe environment. Come chat about interesting topics, bond with members of your community and lend your fluent English skills to help language learners improve their speaking and reading.

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Adult Learning Online Resources

Learn With Cell-Ed / Aprenda con Cell-Ed

Learn job skills, English and more—all from your phone! Aprenda habilidades laborales, inglés y más, ¡todo con su teléfono!

Learn a New Language with Pronunciator

Dive into one of the 163 offered languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music and more. Learn at your own pace.

News for You

Newspaper articles in simple English on current events & more to help you read, write, speak & understand English.

ProCitizen

ProCitizen can help you prepare for the Civics, Reading and Writing portions of the Naturalization Test.
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