LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — As California Library Week is marked this week, the Lake County Library is preparing to train a new group of volunteers in its Literacy Program.

The Lake County Library Literacy Program will host a springtime new tutor training on Wednesday, April 16, at the Redbud Library, located at 14785 Burns Valley Road in Clearlake.

The training is free and will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided, along with training materials at no cost.

Tutors are in high demand at the Library Literacy Program, with more volunteer tutors needed in the Clearlake area, bilingual tutors for the English as a Second Language Program, and tutors available and willing to tutor at the Lake County Jail.

A recent survey of adult skills indicated 26% of Lake County adults have literacy skills at level one or below.

Many adults want to improve their reading and writing skills so they can access better jobs, further their own education, advocate for their children, and overall improve their way of life.

Through hard work and perseverance, adult learners can change their own, and their family’s lives, for the better. Becoming a tutor can help someone to a better future.

No experience is needed, and ongoing support and workshops are provided for tutors. Upon completion of the training, tutors will be matched with adult learners in a variety of settings around the county.

Those who would like to help adults improve their literacy skills are encouraged to attend.

Hosted by Literacy Program Coordinator Georgina Marie Guardado and facilitated by Lake County Literacy Coalition Board Member Pam Klier, participants will learn useful techniques for teaching adults to read and write.

Learn more about the Literacy Program online at https://www.lakecountyca.gov/836/Literacy-Program. 

For more information or to register for tutor training, please call 707-263-7633 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..