Onslow Literacy Council Inc.

03/28/2026

12/31/2025

Closing a chapter, but the story continues. 📚✨

The Onslow Literacy Council is officially closing its doors today, December 31, 2025. We are so proud of every student who found their voice and every tutor who gave their time.

The journey doesn't stop here! For continued support, please reach out to our partners:

🔹 Adult Literacy/GED: | (252) 808-2020​ https://www.carteretliteracycouncil.org/
🔹 Hispanic/Latino Services: (Onslow Hispanic Latino Association)​ https://ohlanc.com/

Thank you, Onslow County. Keep reading, keep growing! 💙

12/30/2025

Think low literacy is a small issue? 🤔 The truth is, millions of adults right here in the US struggle with reading and writing. Let's not underestimate the need in our community! 💪 At Carteret Literacy, we're working to change this. Want to be part of the solution?
➡️ Volunteer your time to directly support learners 🖐️📚
➡️ Donate to fuel our programs 💸💖
➡️ Share this post to spread awareness about the real impact of low literacy. 📢
➡️ What are your thoughts? Post below! 👇

12/29/2025

📢 Word of the Day: Salubrious! 🍃 Ever notice something that's good for your health or well-being? 😊 That's "salubrious" - healthy; promoting health or well-being. 🍎
📖 Growth starts with literacy! 📚🧠 Understanding words like "salubrious" helps us identify and describe things that contribute to our physical and mental health. 🗝️✨ Reading exposes us to information about healthy habits, natural remedies, and environments that promote well-being. 💪📚
Join Onslow Literacy in empowering our community to make informed choices for a healthier and happier life through the power of knowledge! 🔓💖 Want to help us cultivate a more health-conscious Onslow County? 🤔
➡️ Volunteer your time to help others access information about health and well-being through literacy resources! 💚📖
➡️ Donate to support programs that provide access to books and materials promoting healthy lifestyles! 💖💸
➡️ Share this post to encourage awareness of things that are good for our health! 📣❓
➡️ Can you think of something "salubrious" in your daily life? Share your healthy habit! 👇
Let's build a community that values and actively promotes health and well-being for everyone! 🌟

12/23/2025

Poor health outcomes linked to a lack of literacy, like increased chronic diseases, are often preventable. 😔 The Onslow Literacy Council is working to ensure everyone can understand health information and access services. Get involved and make a difference:
➡️ Volunteer your expertise to tutor adults 👩‍🏫
➡️ Donate to support our outreach efforts 🙏
➡️ Share this post to spread awareness about health literacy 📢.
➡️ What's a time you realized the importance of understanding health information? Share your experience below! 👇
Let's build a healthier Onslow County, one reader at a time!

12/22/2025

📢 Word of the Day: Reprobate! 😈 Ever hear of someone completely unprincipled or bad? 🖤 That's "reprobate" - an unprincipled person; depraved. 💀
📖 Growth starts with literacy! 📚🧠 Understanding words like "reprobate" allows us to clearly identify and describe individuals who lack moral principles and engage in wicked behavior in literature and life. 🗝️✨ Reading exposes us to narratives exploring the consequences of moral decay and the importance of ethical conduct. 💪📚
Join Onslow Literacy in empowering our community to understand the significance of strong moral principles and to advocate for ethical behavior through the power of language and knowledge! 🔓💖 Want to help us build a more principled and responsible Onslow County? 🤔
➡️ Volunteer your time to help others explore themes of morality and ethics through reading and discussion! ⚖️📖
➡️ Donate to support programs that provide access to literature highlighting the importance of character and integrity! 💖💸
➡️ Share this post to encourage reflection on moral principles and responsible behavior! 📣❓
➡️ Can you think of a "reprobate" character from a book or historical event? What were the consequences of their actions? 👇
Let's build a community that values integrity and strives for ethical conduct in all aspects of life! 🌟

12/18/2025

❓📖💧 "Reading cultivates curiosity and a thirst for knowledge." - Unknown ✨
Right here in Onslow County, NC, we see how opening a book can spark a desire to learn more about the world around us! Onslow Literacy is dedicated to nurturing that curiosity within our community.
Help us cultivate curiosity and a love for learning in Onslow County:
➡️ Volunteer to help others discover the joy of reading and the questions it inspires! 🤔
➡️ Donate so we can provide the "water" – books and literacy resources – that quenches that thirst for knowledge in Onslow County. 💖
➡️ Share this message to encourage everyone in our community to dive into the world of reading and learning! 🗣️
➡️ Post a comment about something you became curious about after reading a book! 👇
Let's grow a community of curious learners together in Onslow County! 💪

12/16/2025

Worried that focusing on the basics will hold older students back? 🤔 Actually, the opposite is true! If they can't read the words, they can't access any of the material. 🔑 Building those foundational reading skills is the key to unlocking grade-level content and future success! 🚀 Onslow Literacy helps bridge those gaps. ➡️ Volunteer your time to directly support learners 🖐️📚
➡️ Donate to fuel our programs 💸💖
➡️ Share this to highlight the importance of a strong literacy foundation at any age.
➡️ What subjects become easier with stronger reading skills? Post your thoughts! 👇