Riverside County Library System's Literacy Services

Riverside County Library System's Literacy Services 📖 We provide FREE tutoring to help adults improve their English reading, writing, English-speaking, and basic digital literacy skills.

Riverside County residents can seek help at two literacy center sites:

WESTERN COUNTY
Program Headquarters
Louis Robidoux Library
5840 Mission Blvd, Riverside, CA 92509
(951) 685-6901
Contact: Juventino Romero or Ursula Garcia

DESERT
Desert Literacy Office
200 Civic Center Mall, Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-2580
Contact: Leticia Garcia

ANNUAL FACTS:
175 Tutors Trained
150 Students Matched
60 Fam

ilies Served
10,000 Instructional Hours
600 Talent and Support Hours
3 Staff Members
Population of Area Served - 760,000
Number of Literacy Sites/Centers - 3

COMMUNITY PARTNERS
The program is sponsored by the California State Library Families For Literacy Grant. The Riverside County Library Literacy Program's Community Partners assist us in making Riverside County a more literate community. Our Partners:
California Library Literacy Services
County of Riverside/EDA
Riverside County Office of Education
United Way of the Inland Valleys
Riverside County Health Department - Early Childhood Immunization Program
Starcrest Industries - Perris

Coming Up This Week:Monday, 6/15- Quick Reads Club on Zoom from 5-6:30 PMTuesday, 6/16-Wednesday, 6/17- Civic Circle on ...
06/16/2026

Coming Up This Week:

Monday, 6/15
- Quick Reads Club on Zoom from 5-6:30 PM

Tuesday, 6/16
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Wednesday, 6/17
- Civic Circle on Zoom from 10-11:30 AM
- Walk-In Tutoring at West Lit from 4-6 PM
- Beginner English Conversation Club on Zoom from 4:30-6 PM

Thursday, 6/18
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Friday, 6/19
- Beginner English at West Lit from 10-11:30 AM
- Short Stories Society on Zoom from 4-5:30 PM

Saturday, 6/20
CENTER CLOSED

Swipe to check out our Summer 2026 Learning Sessions! While most classes are full, folks are invited to join our waitlis...
06/12/2026

Swipe to check out our Summer 2026 Learning Sessions! While most classes are full, folks are invited to join our waitlist.

This month, join us in honoring LGBTQIA+ voices and stories by checking out these books!
06/11/2026

This month, join us in honoring LGBTQIA+ voices and stories by checking out these books!

Coming Up This Week:Monday, 6/8- Quick Reads Club on Zoom from 5-6:30 PMTuesday, 6/9-Wednesday, 6/10- Civic Circle on Zo...
06/09/2026

Coming Up This Week:

Monday, 6/8
- Quick Reads Club on Zoom from 5-6:30 PM

Tuesday, 6/9
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Wednesday, 6/10
- Civic Circle on Zoom from 10-11:30 AM
- Beginner English Conversation Club on Zoom from 4:30-6 PM

Thursday, 6/11
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Friday, 6/12
- Beginner English at West Lit from 10-11:30 AM
- Short Stories Society on Zoom from 4-5:30 PM

Saturday, 6/13
- Beginner English Conv. Club at West Lit from 10-11:30 AM
- Walk-In Tutoring at West Lit from 2-4 PM

Join the Summer Reading Adventure at your library. This season, readers of all ages are invited to explore new stories, ...
06/08/2026

Join the Summer Reading Adventure at your library. This season, readers of all ages are invited to explore new stories, discover exciting programs, and make reading part of their summer journey. Visit your local Riverside County Library System branch to get started.

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Únete a la Aventura de Lectura de Verano en tu biblioteca. Esta temporada, se invita a lectores de todas las edades a explorar nuevas historias, descubrir programas emocionantes y hacer de la lectura parte de su aventura de verano. Visita tu sucursal local del Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Riverside para comenzar.

June is all about Antoine de Saint-Exupéry! Rediscover a story that speaks to readers of all ages with its timeless wisd...
06/05/2026

June is all about Antoine de Saint-Exupéry! Rediscover a story that speaks to readers of all ages with its timeless wisdom and heartfelt simplicity.

See you this Saturday, 06/06! We'll be having our bi-annual one-day literacy tutor training. Get a crash course on how t...
06/04/2026

See you this Saturday, 06/06! We'll be having our bi-annual one-day literacy tutor training. Get a crash course on how to help adult learners with their learning journey.

If you have passion, patience, and flexibility, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Sign up for our tutor training before it's too late!

Coming Up This Week:Monday, 6/1- Quick Reads Club on Zoom from 5-6:30 PMTuesday, 6/2-Wednesday, 6/3- Civic Circle on Zoo...
06/03/2026

Coming Up This Week:

Monday, 6/1
- Quick Reads Club on Zoom from 5-6:30 PM

Tuesday, 6/2
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Wednesday, 6/3
- Civic Circle on Zoom from 10-11:30 AM
- Walk-In Tutoring at West Lit from 4-6 PM
- Beginner English Conversation Club on Zoom from 4:30-6 PM

Thursday, 6/4
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Friday, 6/5
- Beginner English at West Lit from 10-11:30 AM
- Short Stories Society on Zoom from 4-5:30 PM

Saturday, 6/6
- Literacy Tutor Training Parts 1-3 on Zoom from 10 AM-3 PM
- Beginner English Conv. Club at West Lit from 10-11:30 AM
- Walk-In Tutoring at West Lit from 2-4 PM

Summer is here, and so is the Summer Reading Adventure at your library. Celebrate the season with books, activities, and...
06/03/2026

Summer is here, and so is the Summer Reading Adventure at your library. Celebrate the season with books, activities, and programs designed for the whole family. Stop by your local Riverside County Library System branch and be part of the adventure.

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El verano ya está aquí, y con él llega la Aventura de Lectura de Verano a su biblioteca. Celebre la temporada con libros, actividades y programas diseñados para toda la familia. Visite su sucursal local del Sistema de Bibliotecas del Condado de Riverside y forme parte de la aventura.

Jubilant June is here! Taking a moment to take pride in our team, classes, and community this month.
06/03/2026

Jubilant June is here! Taking a moment to take pride in our team, classes, and community this month.

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5840 Mission Boulevard
Riverside, CA
92509

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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