Second Start Literacy Program PDF Print E-mail
Location: Covina Public Library, Literacy Area (upstairs)

The Literacy Program provides adults and children with free student-centered instruction in reading, writing and speaking to help them reach their full potential at school, work, home and in the community. Professionally trained volunteer tutors are carefully matched with children and adults who wish to improve their literacy skills.

All students are tutored in one-to-one settings and get individualized reading instruction twice per week. Students thrive with the caring attention of one person who serves as both a tutor and a role model. Students are motivated and their self-esteem improves dramatically after a few tutoring sessions.
Funding Sources: CLLS Grant ( California Library Literacy Services) and the Friends of the Covina Public Library.

For more information about the Second Start Literacy Program,  contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (626) 384-5280.

Interested in Becoming a Volunteer Tutor?
  • All volunteers are carefully screened and receive the proper training to become exceptional tutors for the program.
  • Volunteers work one-on-one with an adult or a child needing assistance in reading, writing and speaking.
  • Tutoring sessions are for one hour, twice per week.
  • Tutors can schedule tutoring sessions back to back in one day.

For volunteer opportunities, visit http://californialibraries.volunteermatch.org or call the literacy office at (626) 384-5280.