Children K-6
Family Literacy Program
Monthly family-oriented education program offered to Adult Literacy Services participants that encourages learners to engage and apply literacy skills from their tutoring sessions. Each program is designed to include a children’s story-time followed by a theme-related hands-on activity. Learners will gain confidence in supporting their children’s learning through reading, playing, and singing. The program will provide a welcoming introduction to all our library services. Families will also be able to build their own home libraries with books provided at each program.
Imperial County Free Library has teamed up with Bright by Text to send free activities, games, and resources right to your cell phone. Messages are targeted to your child’s age and include information on child development, language and early literacy, health and safety, behavioral tips, and more.
To sign up, simply text the word “FAMILYPLACE” to 274448* or follow the weblink below. You will receive two to five short text messages per week, and each message provides a link for more information. To sign up additional children, simply text “FAMILYPLACE” to 274448 an additional time for each child.
Earn your high school diploma ONLINE!
Imperial County Free Library's Career Online High School (COHS) offers adults the opportunity to earn an accredited high school diploma and a career certificate. You can advance in your career or take the next step in your education once you graduate. The Library supports you from enrollment to graduation so that you can achieve your goals.
The library's program provides a limited number of scholarships to qualified adult learners who are looking to expand their career opportunities, prepare for workforce entry or continue their education. To be considered for the program, applicants will successfully complete an online self-assessment and prerequisite course, followed by an in-person interview.
Once enrolled in the program, COHS pairs each student with an online academic coach, who provides the student with an individual career path, offers ongoing guidance, evaluates performance and connects the student with the resources needed to master the courses. Students will be given up to 18 months to complete the program.
FAQs
Career Online High School (COHS) is an online high school diploma and career certification program available through the Imperial County Free Library. This program offers scholarships to a limited number of qualified students.
Imperial County residents (at least 18 years of age) who wish to earn their high school diploma and have a Imperial County Free Library card in good standing.
Enrollment is limited and the demand is expected to be high. Adults must successfully pass an online self-assessment and prerequisite course, as well as an in-person interview to become an applicant in the program.
Career Online High School is a program offered through Imperial County Free Library as a free service to the community and to fulfill its mission of supporting lifelong learning. Funds for this program have been made available through grants from the CA State Library and the Serra Regional Cooperative Library System. Students should demonstrate their commitment to completing the program through their effort and time spent on coursework. Scholarships are limited. Successful completion of the prerequisite course does not guarantee a scholarship will be awarded. If you request a transcript from one or more of your U. S. high schools or colleges, there will probably be a fee of around $5 to $15 that is your responsibility to pay.
No. This is not a GED program. Successful graduates will earn a high school diploma and a career certification through an accredited online high school.
Unfortunately all coursework is in English and students should be comfortable listening, reading, and understanding English.
While both the GED and the high school diploma are important, there are several differences between them; among the most significant is the fact that some colleges, institutions and organizations require a high school diploma and may not accept the GED. In addition to providing a high school diploma, COHS gives students the benefit of earning a career certificate and completing additional job preparation documents and training.
Through COHS, students may earn a certificate in the following areas:
- Childcare and Education
- Certified Protection Officer (Security Officer)
- Office Management
- Certified Transportation Services (Trucker/Commercial Driver)
- Homeland Security
- General Career Preparation
- Retail Customer Service Skills
- Food Service and Customer Service Skills
Students will be given up to 18 months to complete the program, which will consist of 18 credits. Students accepted into the program may transfer up to 14 credits from their former high school. Depending on how many credits the student is able to transfer, the program can be completed in as few as five months.
Courses are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with internet access.
Your academic coach will connect you with a certified instructor, who will provide you with additional academic support when needed.
Please contact our Literacy Coordinator to discuss your options. Students will need to complete at least 10 hours of coursework per week on a computer with internet access. If computer access is a problem, we will work with you to identify a library or community location where you might be able to complete your work. We may also be able to lend you a laptop and wifi hotspot to participate in the program.
Learn More
To learn more about this program, please email monicareyes@co.imperial.ca.us and our enrollment team will contact you.