The Literacy Project

The Cambridge Public Library Literacy Project is for adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills. The program coordinator creates individualized courses of study with each student and matches him or her with a trained volunteer tutor. Tutorials meet once or twice a week at the Central Square Branch, from September to May, with ongoing support available from the coordinator.

We emphasize speaking, reading and writing and recognize the importance of the student life experience in the learning process. Computer literacy is integrated into some literacy tutorials. We welcome both native and non-native English speakers from many cultural backgrounds.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the Literacy Project

Click here for a volunteer tutor job description.

Click here for volunteer tutor application forms.

Words of Wisdom from Tutors Past

What students say about the Literacy Project

Click here for information about other Cambridge Adult Basic Education Programs

For more information about the Literacy Project please call (617) 349-4013

For information about other local adult education programs and volunteer opportunities, you can also call:

Massachusetts Adult Literacy Hotline
weekdays 6 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
1-800-447-8844
http://www.sabes.org/hotline.htm