Taylor County Literacy Council

09/04/2026

Thank you Medford United Methodist Church!

Our August mission project was "The Imagination Library", started in Taylor County by the Literacy Council. Our goal at the Medford United Methodist Church is mission outreach into our community.

09/03/2026

"We are proud to announce that the Taylor County Literacy Council has been selected to receive a grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation. This support will help us with our Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Taylor County and other CARES through Literacy initiatives. Thank you to the Green Bay Packers Foundation for investing in our community and helping us continue to make a difference."

08/27/2026

2026 Leap Into Literacy Mini-Grants
Help us promote literacy among children, adults, and families in our schools or community
Taylor County Literacy Council

Basics:
Taylor County Literacy Council will be accepting applications from individuals and/or organizations in our countywide schools or community.

Mini-Grant will be awarded four times a year, with submission deadlines of January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1.

Mini-Grants are available at $100.00

Taylor County Literacy Council will determine how many mini-grants will be given each application period based on funding availability.

Literacy projects could be to help teach/promote: reading, math, mental health, financial, etc

Application information can be emailed to Taylor County Literacy Council President Joseph A. Greget at [email protected] or [email protected]

Proposals should include:
Your name and organization
Title of the Project
Description of the Project Goals and how this will help literacy
Timeline of Procedures and Activities
Number of Participants
Budget

For more information please contact me:

Joseph A. Greget
President of the Taylor County Literacy Council
Director of Student Services for Medford Schools
715-748-2316 ext 3324

08/26/2026

Rest in Peace Dolly. Thank you for Loving Literacy and Kids ❤️

Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Taylor County is made possible through donations, grants, and collaborative efforts among the Taylor County Literacy Council, Kiwanis of Medford, Medford Schools, and Fulcrum Foundation.

This monthly book program will be open to any enrolled children from birth up to five years of age who reside in Taylor County.

Here is our registration link for families who have a child who is age and residence eligible. Upon registration a child will receive their first book in approximately 8 weeks.

WITAYLOR at https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/WITAYLOR/

Thanks for helping promote literacy among children and families in your household, our schools, and throughout Taylor County.

08/06/2026

Kiwanis of Medford donated $1,000 toward our Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Taylor County program.

Kiwanis and Taylor County Literacy Council are excited to partner together in helping promote this program helping bring books every month to children from birth up through four years of age.

08/01/2026

07/21/2026

Christmas in July was a fun morning with Santa Mac, Medford Firefighters, Rudolph's friends, Paw Patrol Pups saving Christmas, Books for Kids, and more family fun.

Taylor County Literacy Council would like to thank Santa Mac, Medford Fire Department, Broadway Theatre, Kraft Kuddly Kritters, Medford Schools, our volunteers, and all of the 200+ children and families who came today.

07/21/2026

Christmas in July
Tuesday July 21, 2026
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Medford Fire Department

RSVP Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848ADAB29A4F58-64112142-christmas

Activities:
Free Family Event
Tour Medford Fire Department
Rudolph's Friends from Kraft Kuddly Kritters
Storytime with Santa Mac from the International Santa Claus Hall of Fame
Christmas Books
Kids Christmas Movies on the Large Screen
Christmas Board and Card Games
Photos with Santa and Medford Firefighters
Books as Christmas Present for each Child

Presented by: Medford Fire Department, Medford Schools Summer School, and Taylor County Literacy Council