Adult Services
Inspiring Lifelong Learning
Our Adult Services programs support personal growth, literacy, and community connection. Whether you want to improve your reading and language skills with our Adult Literacy and ESL programs, discover new interests through workshops, or attending educational talks, we offer resources and opportunities for everyone.
With expert guidance and a welcoming space, we're here to help you learn, connect, and grow at any stage of life.
Program Statistics & Outcomes
Adult literacy and ESL supports are vital for empowering individuals, enhancing employability, and fostering greater community engagement, ultimately leading to improved quality of life for San Jose's diverse residents.
Quality Standards
Emerging
5,107 Library Programs
34,131 Attendees
Key Outcomes
- Ensure all families, especially underserved ones, have access to early education programs supporting school readiness, social-emotional, and cognitive development
- Provide ongoing training for early childhood educators
- Use data and assessments to guide program effectiveness and improvements
Adult Literacy and ESL
With almost 30% of all SJPL adult programming identifying as Literacy or English as a Second Language (ESL) focused, it's clear that the community has both a need and desire for Adult Literacy and ESL programming.
Quality Standards
Emerging
1,436 Programs
12,532 Attendees
Program Outcomes
- Not applicable for FY 23/24
Notes
- Literacy programs are a key component of library offerings, including ESL programs, conversation clubs, book clubs, and other reading and writing-focused activities.
- In FY 24/25, Adult Literacy and ESL will refocus on supporting the Children and Youth Services Master Plan in the Poco Way/Mayfair and the Santee/Seven Trees demonstration areas.
Program Locations Map
