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The What, Who, Where, When and Why of
Pasadena READS

 

  

What                                                                                            

 

  Pasadena READS is Pasadena Public Library’s literacy program.
English-speaking adults in the Pasadena area can get basic literacy tutoring in reading, writing, and math.
Tutoring is free of charge to anyone over the age of 17 and out of high school.
Pasadena READS tutors are volunteers who have completed our 14-hour training course.

 

Who

 

  Anyone over age 17 who wants a tutor, call (626) 744-4034.
Anyone over age 18 who wants to be a tutor call (626) 744-4034.
Contact us <rjaquez@cityofpasadena.net>

Where

 

  The Pasadena READS Office is at La Pintoresca Branch Library (1355 N. Raymond Ave, Pasadena). For a map and driving directions, Click:[ Yahoo! Maps ]

Public transportation options are also available.
Tutors and learners may meet at La Pintoresca Branch Library, Central Library, (285 E. Walnut St., Pasadena--for a map and driving directions, click Yahoo Map & Driving Directions) and other branches during their normal business hours, or at other sites throughout the community.

  

When

 

  Pasadena READS Office hours are: Monday—Thursday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or by appointment.
Voicemail is available 24 hours a day at (626) 744-4034.
Tutors and Learners set their own meeting times and locations.

  

Why

 

  Estimates show that between one fifth and one third of Americans are at the lowest levels of literacy.
In Pasadena, between 20,000 and 41,000 adults cannot read a newspaper, follow the directions on a bottle of medicine, or fill out a job application.
Illiteracy affects people from all social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds.

  

11/07/2007