Literacy volunteers help newcomers find their place

Literacy volunteers help newcomers find their place

For someone learning a new language, a library can be more than a place to borrow books. At the South Chula Vista Library, it can be a place to practice saying the words that make everyday life a little easier — asking a question, filling out a form, talking with a child’s teacher or simply having a conversation without being afraid of making a mistake. The library’s adult literacy program provides free English-language instruction, conversation…