Carpinteria library launches online high‑school program, expands ESL and literacy services
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Library staff reported a new Carpinteria online high‑school program with 100% scholarships funded by the California State Library, partnerships for an ESL class and bilingual computer classes in January 2026, and a literacy tutoring waiting list of about 12 learners.
Carpinteria's library presented program updates on Nov. 10 that include the launch of a Carpinteria online high‑school diploma program with full scholarships funded by a California State Library grant and partnership with Smart Horizons Career Online Education.
Library staff said outreach and partnership work remains active: a Mexican consulate event on Oct. 24 drew approximately 300 attendees, three classrooms from Carpinteria High School visited the library (56 students) and 27 new library cards were issued at that visit. Staff also reported a waiting list of roughly 12 learners seeking one‑on‑one literacy tutoring and plans to hold a tutor orientation in the coming weeks.
On adult education, staff said Santa Barbara City College's School of Extended Learning has agreed to pilot an additional ESL class and bilingual basic computer classes in Carpinteria starting January 2026, with child‑care support discussed as part of outreach to encourage participation.
Councilmembers encouraged broader publicity for library offerings and praised volunteer tutoring; the council received and filed the monthly staff report by motion.