Hawaii Literacy

Volunteer opportunities

bookmobile

Our Bookmobiles travel weekly from the Wai‘anae Coast to Kalihi-Palama and the surrounding Honolulu to provide families with access to books, educational materials, and hopefully, a life-long love of reading and learning. We visit after-school programs, affordable housing developments, transitional housing, and shelters. During the summer, we also stop at various Summer Fun sites.

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Availability

Monday – Saturday

Location

O’ahu, Hawaii Island

Family literacy libraries

The Family Literacy Program is comprised of two libraries/community centers for all residents of Kuhio Park and Mayor Wright Homes. In addition to checking out books (many of which have been donated), patrons can participate in weekly story hour, and literacy activities, and receive help with homework.

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Availability

Monday – Saturday

Location

Open to public housing residents only

Kuhio Park Towers (KPT) Family Library
1475 Linapuni Street, Tower A – Suite #117 and Suite #118
Mayor Wright Homes (MWH) Family Library
566 N. Kukui Street, Building 25A

english language learners

Hawaii Literacy offers free classes for adults in English and gaining language skills related to real-life situations. Our program is designed to be an open environment supporting anyone needing assistance from a variety of skill levels, backgrounds, and commitment levels. Students may come as needed, or on a consistent basis. Services are available for speakers of all abilities - from beginners to advanced.

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Availability

Monday – Friday

Location

Online

In-Person

English for Chuukese Speakers
West O’ahu Christian Church
94-420 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797

English for Marshallese Speakers
West O’ahu Christian Church
94-420 Farrington Hwy
Waipahu, HI 96797

digital literacy

Hawaii Literacy offers free basic computer classes for adults related to real-life skills. Our program is designed to be an open environment supporting anyone needing assistance, whether it is drop-in computer hours or scheduled weekly classes, all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome.

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Availability

Monday – Friday

Location

Kuhio Park Towers (KPT) Family Library
1475 Linapuni Street, Tower A – Suite #117 and Suite #118
Mayor Wright Homes (MWH) Family Library
566 N. Kukui Street, Building 25A

office help

Data entry, computer work, filing, reception, etc., at our Honolulu office)