Anne Arundel County Literacy Council

08/27/2026

Less than a month until our 2026 book fair at Annapolis Mall on Saturday, 9/26, 10 am – 4 pm! Thousands of books in all genres: $1 paperbacks, $2 hardbacks, $5 new & notable titles, $25 fill-to-the-top tote bags, raffle baskets & more! All proceeds benefit our FREE adult tutoring programs. icanread.org/bookfair

08/17/2026

Volunteer with us! Sign up now for our October 17 new tutor training session. We'll cover literacy, math, ESL, and high school diploma prep tutoring. Email Jane at [email protected] to reserve a spot.

08/14/2026

📌 Low literacy costs the US economy over $300 billion a year in lost earnings, lower workplace productivity, higher crime, and more government assistance.

ADULT EDUCATION WORKS!
Increasing a person's literacy skills by just one level makes them 50% less likely to live in poverty.
👏 In adult education programs nationwide, 47% of adult learners made gains in skills over the course of a year...
🔥 More than 80% of our students made progress on individual goals in 2025/26.
😊 Visit icanread.org for more information about our programs or to refer an adult learner. Call us at 410-269-4419 to enroll or inquire.

08/13/2026

Also in July, the Literacy Council was honored to accept a gift from Sherwood Forest neighbors through the community's Giving Tree Project. Friends and neighbors gathered for a social occasion and donated funds to support the Literacy Council's work. We are grateful for this kind and generous gift.

08/13/2026

In July, the Morning Fitness Club at Heritage Harbour in Annapolis raised funds for our free programs. The Club is committed to regularly contributing to the welfare of humans & animals in the Annapolis community. Thank you, Heritage Harbour supporters!

08/12/2026

Check out our latest newsletter for training & events news, an update on why adult education works, and our student success rate. https://conta.cc/4wdU5tq

08/07/2026

☀️ In August, these local public libraries are collecting books inside each branch in specially labeled donation boxes for our book fair:
*Broadneck
*Busch Annapolis
*Eastport-Annapolis Neck
*Crofton
*Odenton
*Severna Park
Thank you, , for your support!
📚Email [email protected] to arrange for convenient book drop-offs near you until August 31st. All proceeds benefit our FREE adult education programs.

08/03/2026

07/31/2026

😊 Volunteer with us! Sign up now for our October 17 new tutor training session. We'll cover literacy, math, ESL, and high school diploma prep tutoring. Email Jane at [email protected] to reserve a spot.