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EXPLORE YOUR LITERACY NEEDS!

Learn more with the adult literacy resources below.

RCLS Digital Library Resources

  • CloudLibrary
  • Enki
  • Kanopy
  • New York Times
  • ProQuest - eLibrary

Adult Basic Education

  • Adult Schools and Community College Directory – A list of adult education options in Riverside County.
  • Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) - Free online classes for a variety of topics, (literacy, computer help, and job help).
  • Grammar Book – The online version of The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
  • Learning Chocolate - A website to learn vocabulary in English (and other languages!) that includes audio and games.
  • Math Planet - A math site that gives explanations and videos on different math subjects (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, etc.).
  • News for You – An online newspaper that takes current news and shortens and makes the language easier to understand. Includes activities and games.

Basic Computer Skills

  • Digital Unite - Technology guides on digital topics (British
  • Typing Club - Online typing site with hundreds of lessons.
  • Typing - A typing website that covers beginner to advanced levels, as well as beginner tech readiness and career prep.

Citizenship

English as a Second Language (ESL)

  • Burlington English - Self-led online classes to learn English Reading/ Writing/ Listening/ Speaking skills > Email [email protected] to enroll.
  • Using English - English idiom explanations.
  • WordReference – A translation dictionary for a few languages (Arabic, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Swedish).
  • Looking for other resources? Call us at 951-685-6901 with any questions about other resources.

Financial Literacy

  • FDIC - Money-Smart - An educational program that helps people of all ages enhance their financial skills and create positive banking relationships
  • MoneyGeek - A financial handbook with a large variety of information about all aspects of finances, including insurance, credit cards, and loans.
  • Practical Money Skills for Life – Financial literacy games and lessons.

Health Literacy

  • Nourish - Online Resource with information about healthy lifestyles and food choices.
  • USAGov Health - The official website of the U.S. government that focuses on helping people understand government services and information.
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture - USDA-sponsored website that offers credible information to help you make healthful eating choices.

Job Help

  • Riverside County Workforce Development - A county division that helps job seekers with employment, education, training, and support services
  • Career One Stop - A job search website from the U.S. Department of Labor that has a variety of free online tools, information and resources