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What is Families for Literacy?

OC Read's Families for Literacy (FFL) offers programs centered around adult learners in their roles as a parent and as a non-parent, such as their own role as a child, grandparent, or sibling. FFL programs include workshops, intergenerational events, and more—all to inspire a lifelong love of learning and propel learners and their family members of all ages toward a thriving and successful future. 

  • Summer & Fall Family Literacy Day: A twice-a-year intergenerational celebration of literacy that includes a special guest educator, local community partners, and engaging literacy-based crafts and activities.  
  • Read With Me: A series of reading workshops for caregivers of young children who want to build literacy into their home reading habits. This series occurs once a year.
  • Quarterly Workshops: Family Literacy staff hosts quarterly programs for enrolled and eligible adult learners and their family members based around a specific theme. Learn about cooking, finances, wellness, and more!
  • Outreach Storytimes with the Mobile Library: Family Literacy staff works alongside OCPL’s Mobile Library and community resource centers to conduct outreach storytimes. Outreach storytimes include songs, fingerplays, and dynamic books that model interactive reading skills and encourage caregivers and young children to read together at home. 
  • Community Events: Family Literacy staff regularly attend events hosted by community organizations, schools, and family resource centers to share OC Read services.  
  • Summer Family Literacy Day 2024 - bookmark looming
  • Summer Family Literacy Day 2024 - community partner table
  • Summer Family Literacy Day 2024 - welcome table
  • Summer Family Literacy Day 2024 - sensory station
  • Summer Family Literacy Day 2024 - adventures in living science animal show
  • Summer Family Literacy Day 2024 - sensory table closeup
  • Summer Family Literacy Day 2024 -family crafting activity table

Want to learn more about upcoming Family Literacy programs? Check out our Literacy Events Calendar for all the latest program descriptions and information about how to register. 

Literacy Events

Who is eligible?

Family literacy programs are open to anyone who:

  • Is already enrolled in OC Read and has goals related to their role within their family.
  • Are eligible for adult literacy services but not yet enrolled, and are attending family literacy programs intending to eventually enroll.

If you are interested in becoming an adult learner with OC Read, please visit the Learners page for more information. Or call (714) 566-3070 to speak with a literacy coordinator.