Since 1984, Literacy for All of Monterey Park (LAMP) has been a leader in adult and family literacy programs.  We improve human lives by providing high-quality, learner-centered literacy services to the San Gabriel Valley at no cost. Trained volunteers in one-to-one, small group, and classroom settings provide tutoring and instruction. Our volunteer teachers and tutors are highly skilled and successful.  As of March 31, 2010  they have helped 1000 adults become United States citizens and  7,521 children and adults improve their reading and writing skills.

Our primary grant awards come from California Library Literacy Services (CLLS), the California Department of Education, and a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Over the years, LAMP has partnered with several businesses and organizations to expand services and literacy awareness not only in Monterey Park but the entire San Gabriel Valley.

Some of our partners and supporters have included: Alhambra Unified School District, Starbucks, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Regal Entertainment/Edwards Cinema, Hollywood Video, Baskin-Robbins, The Law Offices of Eng and Nishimura, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Monterey Park Rotary, Soroptomist of Monterey Park/Rosemead, Monterey Park Lions, LAMP Optimist, Monterey Park Chamber of Commerce, Kaiser Permanente,  California State University Los Angeles, Pitzer College of the Claremont College, Clipper’s Foundation and AmeriCorps. ,

LAMP has helped people with a variety of goals such as:

• Getting a job
• Reading books to their children
• Becoming U.S. Citizens
• Pursuing higher education
• Feeling more confident

LAMP is always open during library hours. To contact our office, email us, call (626) 307-1251, or visit us in person at:

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
318 S. Ramona Avenue
Monterey Park, CA 91754