Families

Family Literacy at OC Read

OC Read's Family Literacy programs are created especially for adults and families who are building their reading, writing, or English skills. Whether you are just beginning your learning journey or want to keep practicing, our free programs are here to support you.

You do not need to be enrolled in Adult Literacy Tutoring to join Family Literacy. If you are not able to attend regular tutoring, you can still become a Family Literacy learner and participate in these hands-on, skill-building events with your children or other family members.

Programs are welcoming, fun, and designed to help learners of all ages grow their literacy skills together.

To join, call us at 714-566-3070 or email readoc@occr.ocgov.com.

2025-2026 Family Literacy Workshops

Below are some of the fun and educational Family Literacy events happening 2025-2026. For a full list and calendar, please visit our OC Read Events Calendar.

Helping Families Grow Literacy Skills Together

If you are working on your reading, writing, or English skills, these programs are for you and your family. You can attend with your loved ones and learn together. Even if you do not have time for OC Read's other tutoring options, you can still enroll in Family Literacy and come to these special events.

Our programs are designed to:

Help adults and families improve basic reading and writing skills
Practice English in fun, real-world ways
Build community through shared learning

Upcoming Programs

OC Read Day (Summer & Fall)
Try out fun mini-versions of our most popular workshops! These events happen twice a year.

Family Game Night
Play games that build reading, writing, and communication skills. Open to all ages--come learn and play together!

Healthy Habits
Guest speakers share tips about health topics like teeth, vision, and general wellness. These sessions help families stay healthy and support each other.

Nature Literacy Series
Learn about animals and the environment through hands-on activities. Some sessions include math practice too.

Songwriting Workshop
Learn how to write your own song! A guest teacher will help you write lyrics and explore your creativity with words.

Mood Calendar Workshop
Learn about emotions and how to manage them. Create a calendar to track feelings and talk about emotional wellness with your family.

Read With Me
For adults with young children: practice reading together and build good reading habits at home. Great for supporting early childhood literacy.

Stress Awareness Workshop
During Stress Awareness Month, learn helpful ways to manage stress and take care of your mental health.

Family Craft and Bulletin Board
Take home a craft kit that includes simple instructions, plus a reading or writing activity. Kits are available for enrolled and eligible learners. You can also contribute to our OC Read learning community by interacting with the bulletin board in our OC Read center (Tustin Library, DVD Room area).