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The Kern Literacy Council
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Empowering Kern County Literacy Education since 1966

​Board of Directors
Katy Perez, President
Christina Blaine, Vice President
​Pearl Daley, Secretary 
Jameson Shepherd, Treasurer
Jared Crabtree, Former President
Claudia Lopez
​Dr. Vernon Harper
​Dr. Alice Hays
Lisa Kerr
​​Tina Posey
​Valorie Sill
Executive Director, Ian Anderson, MPA 
Student Testimonials

"I was babysitting my grandson. He was in the third grade and asked me to help him with his school work and, unfortunately, I could not help him. That was my breaking point, I have to thank the Kern Literacy Council for changing my life."

- Ana

"The Kern Literacy Council helped me pass my citizenship test."

-Mariah

Transforming Lives Through Literacy

Kern Literacy Council provides free tutoring services to Kern County residents. We match volunteer tutors and students to attain the best outcome possible. If you are in need of tutoring, or would like to be a volunteer, please contact us at 661-324-3213 or click "Become a Tutor" at the top of the page. 
Mission:  Empowering individuals to improve the quality of their lives through literacy and education.
Programs:    Basic Education Tutoring Services
                       ESL Education Courses
                       U.S. Citizenship Classes
                        GED/High Completion Tutoring 
                        Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Kern County
                       Laundromat Literacy
                        Book Vending Machine Program
Kern Literacy Council 

​Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday 
9 am to 4pm

Closed:
Fri., Sat., Sun.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Comes to Kern County