Adults

The Beaumont Library District offers services and programs to adults of all ages. We provide literacy tutoring, DMV practice classes, a book club, and a wide range of other programs and events. 

Book Clubs

  
The Beaumont Library Book Club meets at 10 am on the 1st Tuesday of the month via Zoom. Visit the library or call us to register and get the Zoom link info.

The Short Fiction Book Club meets from 6:15 pm - 6:55 pm on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Register for this program on our online calendar.

The Graphic Novel Book Club meets at 6 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Register for this program on our onlie calendar.

Career Online High School 

Career Online High School, a fully accredited online school district, is committed to preparing students for careers and post-secondary career education by delivering high-quality, supportive, and career-based online education. Email julia.schumacher@bld.lib.ca.us 
for more information.


Adult Literacy & ESL Services

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Our Mission: 
The Beaumont Library Adult Literacy Program helps adults acquire the basic skills they need in reading, writing, and English language proficiency (ESL). Through one-to-one tutoring, English conversation classes, and English literacy classes, we enable participants to achieve success in work, life, family and community roles.

Adults interested in enrolling as learners or volunteering as tutors should contact the Adult Literacy Program office at 951-922-5816 or beaumont.learning@bld.lib.ca.us

Program Elements:     

   One-on-one Tutoring

o    Learners will be invited to an Intake Interview to gather information regarding learning goals, skill level, and availability for tutoring.

o    Tutors will be provided with training and all materials necessary to successfully providing weekly tutoring, including ongoing support from peers and literacy staff.

•    English Conversations Classes 

o    Beginners: Mondays and Saturdays @ 3:30 PM

o    Advanced: Select Tuesdays @ 4:00 PM beginning January 17, 2023

•    English Literacy Class 

o    Beginners: Mondays @ 4:30 PM  

No registration is required and all programs are FREE of charge

Eligible Adult Learners are:

  • At least 18 years old and not enrolled in high school
  • Dedicated to improving their English reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills
    1. For their future
    2. To help their children succeed in school
    3. To find better employment
    4. To function independently
    5. To achieve their personal goals
  • Often able to do some reading and writing, but not enough to participate effectively in today's rapidly changing world
  • Are reliable and consistent in their attendance
  • Are able to give 90 minutes on a weekly basis to attend tutoring

Eligible Volunteer Tutors: 

  • Read, write, and speak fluently in English
  • Are at least 18 years old
  • Are able to give 90 minutes on a weekly basis for tutoring
  • Are able to give additional time for lesson planning
  • Are reliable and consistent in their attendance
  • Have good listening skills 
  • Are flexible and nonjudgmental
  • Have patience and empathy
  • Are willing to try new things
  • Need no previous teaching experience
  • Are ready to change someone’s life!

Be Part of a Success Story!
 The following are just a few examples of successful outcomes for adult learners:

  • Earned a GED
  • Got a job for the very first time
  • Read to their child for the first time
  • Entered community college
  • Wrote a letter to a long-lost relative
  • Wrote a poem to a spouse
  • Discovered reading glasses were key
  • Requested and got a promotion
  • Entered a college teaching program

Resources For Veterans 
Visit https://bld.lib.ca.us/149/Resources-For-Veterans for resources for Veterans.