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Literacy Mid-South Literacy Mid-South is a non-profit organization that provides literacy resources to learners of all ages and backgrounds.

Located in Memphis, TN, we are dedicated to creating a city that reads together and learns from one another! The mission of Literacy Mid-South is to provide literacy resources for learners of all ages and backgrounds. Member of ProLiteracy, www.proliteracy.org

If you are a parent, teacher, or tutor of anyone with dyslexia and would like to learn more about how to better support ...
10/13/2026

If you are a parent, teacher, or tutor of anyone with dyslexia and would like to learn more about how to better support their learning, this is the opportunity for you! On October 20th, Pam DeMato, Executive Director of will host an informative webinar to provide tutors, teachers, and parents with tips and tricks on how to best meet your learner's needs. This webinar is free to anyone who would like to attend! 🫶

To RSVP: https://bit.ly/LMSSLCWebinarOct20

We are excited to welcome Dr. Kelly S. Copeland to our team as the Tutor901 Program Director. Dr. Copeland brings a weal...
10/13/2026

We are excited to welcome Dr. Kelly S. Copeland to our team as the Tutor901 Program Director. Dr. Copeland brings a wealth of school-based experience to our work, having served as an Assistant Principal, Dean of Academics, and classroom educator and holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Carson-Newman University. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the LMS team!

To read more about Dr. Copeland: https://www.literacymidsouth.org/meet-the-team

Last Sunday, we were excited to participate in the Memphis Grizzlies Read to Achieve initiative through their Literacy F...
10/08/2026

Last Sunday, we were excited to participate in the Memphis Grizzlies Read to Achieve initiative through their Literacy Fair. Read to Achieve is focused on encouraging children to read, increasing access to books and literacy resources, and making reading engaging for students and families. The program brings together schools and community partners to support those goals. The Literacy Fair during the Grizzlies Open Practice was one part of that work, connecting families directly with books, literacy activities, and community resources!

We are excited to announce that Literacy Mid-South received a $4,500 check from the Grizzlies to highlight us as we enter into the first year of a literacy partner with Read to Achieve! 🐻📚🏀

Looking for a fun way to give back? We have several opportunities to volunteer at Lit Events all across the city. After ...
10/08/2026

Looking for a fun way to give back? We have several opportunities to volunteer at Lit Events all across the city. After all, nothing is more fun than putting smiles on faces by handing out free books! Check out the link below to sign up for a Lit Event near you and help forward our mission of literacy for all. 📖💯

https://bit.ly/LMSVolunteer26

We are proud to welcome 16 new inductees to the National Adult Education Honor Society! These hardworking and dedicated...
10/06/2026

We are proud to welcome 16 new inductees to the National Adult Education Honor Society! These hardworking and dedicated learners excelled in three categories: attendance, cooperation, and work ethic an they were nominated by several partner organizations including , , , in addition to LMS. Each of these inductees showed incredible determination, a positive attitude, and a commitment to their learning-- all while balancing job and family responsibilities. Please join us in congratulating them! 🎉🙌

Are you a passionate literacy advocate who wants to advance our mission across Shelby County? Join LiteracyCorps! 📚🙌Lit...
10/02/2026

Are you a passionate literacy advocate who wants to advance our mission across Shelby County? Join LiteracyCorps! 📚🙌
LiteracyCorps volunteers serve 300 hours between October and July promoting various literacy activities at several different locations across the city. Interested? We have the following opportunities available:

- LiteracyCorps Lit Street Team Volunteer (4 openings)
- LiteracyCorps Lit Street Team Volunteer at Bert Ferguson Community Center (1 opening)
- LiteracyCorps Powered by Reading Partners Volunteer Tutor (7 openings)
-LiteracyCorps Adult ELL Volunteer Tutor (3 openings)

If accepted, LiteracyCorps Volunteers are offered a $3,000 AmeriCorps living allowance based on the 300-hour service term and the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award upon successful completion of service.

Apply here: https://literacymidsouth.bamboohr.com/careers

Dr. Odum's Bookshelf October Theme: Celebrating Hispanic Voices! 🏵☀🪇This month’s selections celebrate the stories, cultu...
10/01/2026

Dr. Odum's Bookshelf October Theme: Celebrating Hispanic Voices! 🏵☀🪇

This month’s selections celebrate the stories, cultures, and experiences of Hispanic authors and communities, exploring themes of family, identity, perseverance, and belonging through a range of memorable voices and perspectives. These books were selected for a wide age range and many were written by Hispanic authors. To honor Hispanic Heritage, pick one of these up at Memphis Public Libraries!

Read more about Dr. Odum's October selections and find library check out links here: https://www.literacymidsouth.org/news/welcome-to-dr-odums-bookshelf-msg4c

Lit Summer 2026 — That's a wrap! ☀📚⚾Summer is officially over, but that won't stop us from reflecting on all that we acc...
09/29/2026

Lit Summer 2026 — That's a wrap! ☀📚⚾

Summer is officially over, but that won't stop us from reflecting on all that we accomplished! After 10 years, this was the last summer of our Literacy Corps programming due to federal changes in the AmeriCorps program. We are so grateful for every corps member, their contributions over the years, and our partners for welcoming them into their communities.

This work would not have been possible without our AmeriCorps volunteers, and we are proud of their incredible work.

Want to be the most popular person at the Lit event? Give away free books! 📚 🙌 At a Lit Event, Literacy Mid-South bring...
09/24/2026

Want to be the most popular person at the Lit event? Give away free books! 📚 🙌

At a Lit Event, Literacy Mid-South brings books directly into community spaces so children, families, and adult readers can choose free, new books to take home. These events help make literacy more accessible by meeting people where they already gather and by connecting families with books, information, and Literacy Mid-South resources in a welcoming, low-pressure way.

We are looking for dedicated volunteers to help us run the book choice giveaway table at Lit Events throughout the year. As a volunteer, you would help set the table up, help readers choose books, and make the table feel welcoming, organized, and joyful.

Interested? We have several Lit Event opportunities coming up! Learn more here: lmsreads.org/volunteer

Address

66 S. Cooper Street
Memphis, TN
38104

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+19013276000

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