Literacy Center

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Literacy Center

Since 1984, Blanchard Community Library's adult literacy program, Building English Skills Together (BEST), has been providing flexible and practical educational opportunities to support adult literacy in Santa Paula.

BEST supports adult learners improve reading, writing, and conversational English. We also help to prepare for high school equivalency tests and to use computers and other digital tools.

One-on-one tutoring and small group sessions are available year-round. They are led by trained and dedicated volunteers committed to helping our learners achieve their goals.

Building English Skills Together Book Discussion

Become a better reader and improve your conversational English. Practice reading aloud and speaking with other English language learners every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact: Literacy Programs Director, Misty Finch for more information

ESL Classes:

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The library offers two ESL classes. Level 1 supports adult learners who possess little to no English proficiency. Level 2 is offered to adult learners who have a good command of English and would like to advance their skills further. A TESOL-certified instructor teaches both classes. Classes and supplies are free. Walk-ins are welcome.

Contact: Adult Literacy Coordinator, Olivia Molina

Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors

Conviértete en un poderoso agente de cambio en la vida de tus hijos y tu comunidad

Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors ayuda a los padres a desarrollar habilidades de liderazgo y conocimiento a través de entrenamiento en persona, promueve el bienestar familiar y resultados positivos en niños de 0 a 5 años de edad.

El programa consiste en 5 sesiones interactivas que ayudan a los padres a construir bases sólidas para sus hijos en lectura, matemáticas, tecnología y salud. Los padres se apoyan unos a otros y hacen de lo que aprenden parte de su vida diaria.

Regístrate en línea o llama al 805-525-3615 Ext 202 para más información.

Formulario de registro en español

Become a powerful agent of change in the lives of your children and community

Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors builds parent leadership skills and knowledge through in-person training to promote family well-being and positive outcomes for children 0-5 years of age.

The curriculum consists of 5 interactive sessions that assist parents in building strong foundations for their children in reading, math, technology, and health. Parents support each other in making what they learn a part of daily life.

Registration Form in English

Email us to join any of our programs!

Website Accessibility Statement

Blanchard Community Library (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

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The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

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