The literacy programs directed by the Carlsbad City Library has some new specialized digs in its new space recently opened as part of the Carlsbad City Library System..
Previously, the literacy program was operated out of rented quarters that limited its offerings as well as the number of students and adults it could serve. Now with the new space that the city spent over $6.1 million on, is a testament of the commitment of not only the city of Carlsbad but of its citizens and especially the remarkable library system.
The adult literacy program was founded in 1984 and was coupled with the Centro de informacion for library and language education founded in 1991. These two programs will operate in its new building. The Centro de Informacion has a number of computers, a reading and audiovisual collection of over 8000 items and also has a homework zone for the students.
Over 1500 people have already taken the literacy program in the library system and it has trained over 1200 tutors who have enthusiastically volunteered in the programs.
The adult literacy program provides private tutoring and now has a new computer room that will greatly expand its literacy program as well as various rooms for specialized group learning.
The new centers focus will be on early childhood as well as family literacy and homework assistance for elementary and secondary students
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