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WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE COMPUTER-ASSISTED LEARNING CENTER (CALC) HOUSED IN THE HILO PUBLIC LIBRARY HAS DISBANDED AS OF JUNE 2020.

The COMPUTER-ASSISTED LEARNING CENTER

CALC, housed in the Hilo Public Library, was started in 1991 as the state's first library-based, computer-assisted, adult literacy resource site.

CALC Mission:

Provide free access to learning resources and tutoring services to help adults acquire and/or improve their skills in

  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Math
  • Computer Use
  • High-school Equivalency
  • College Preparation
  • English as Second Language
  • Resume Preparation

Why Be Literate?

There are many reasons to become skilled with reading, writing, computers, and mathematics. A big one is the monetary value employers place on literate employees. The weekly take-home paycheck of an employee with a college degree is over 2.25 times that of a person without a high school degree. Persons without a high school degree are almost 3 times more likely to be unemployed than those with a college degree. Learn more facts about literacy in the U.S. and elsewhere at our internet resources page.

Become a Student


It's easy to become a student at CALC! All you have to do is show up! NO fees; it's free. For more information, visit our becoming a CALC literacy student page.


Donate!

CALC is a 501(c)3 nonprofit literacy project. We welcome all donations in the form of money or in-kind services and contributions. Visit our donate page for details.