Brunswick County, NC Literacy Council

05/12/2026

The Count Down is On...
..and we only have 3 team spots left for the Brunswick County Literacy Council’s 36th Annual Adult Spelling Bee!

If you’ve been thinking about signing up, now’s the time to make your move before the last spots disappear.

Grab a coworker, friend, spouse, neighbor, any group of two can form a team. 

Whether you’re a spelling champion or just in it for the costumes and bragging rights, it’s guaranteed to be a fun night out.

Join us on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 for:

🐝 Friendly competition

🎶 Live music

🛍 A HUGE silent auction

🥂 Beverages & hors d’oeuvres

Most importantly, proceeds directly support Brunswick County Literacy Council’s work helping adults across the county build the literacy skills they need to succeed.

Register your team today before the final spots are gone!

Cheer Loud. Win Pizza. 🍕🐝

Don’t want to spell? No problem! Come bee part of the audience!

For just a $5 donation, you can enjoy the fun, cheer on your favorite team, and take part in an evening of live music, beverages, hors d’oeuvres, and plenty of spelling drama.

Even better? The team that brings the largest, loudest cheering section will win a pizza party for 12. So bring your crew and your best cheering voice.

04/14/2026

Join us for an unforgettable literary tasting event at Bridgewater Wines + Dines Leland! Explore wines from around the world, each inspired by the places Hemingway lived, traveled, and wrote about. Here's what you get:

24 curated wines (YES, 24!)
Light grazing bites
Literary tasting cards & gift
Raffle baskets

Just $60/person! Spaces still available. Reserve today! https://bcliteracy.org/wine

03/31/2026

Join the Brunswick County Literacy Council for WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT WEEK! A series of four FREE workshops designed to build confidence with money, technology, and everyday life skills. Attend one session, two, three, or all four! Register at https://bit.ly/3NZf96F or call 910-754-7323.

Looking to make a difference in your community? Brunswick County Literacy Council invites you to attend an upcoming Volunteer Orientation and Tutor Workshop.  Whether you’re interested in becoming a tutor or using your talents in other volunteer roles, this is a great opportunity to learn how you...

03/24/2026

Don't forget about our used book sale tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25, 2026 5 pm to 7 pm at Mavericks Pointe Bar & Grill in Sunset Beach!

Elin Hildebrand? Check! Colleen Hoover? Yep. Tom Clancy? You bet. Janet Evanovich? Absolutely! James Patterson? Of course! Are you a wine enthusiast? An Art lover? We’ve got books you’ll love! Plus non-fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, much, much more!

Mavericks Pointe Bar & Grill is locally owned and operated and has excellent burgers!

01/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Kathi Moore! 🎉

Kathi is the winner of our book-themed gift basket giveaway. We hope you enjoy every page and treat inside!

To everyone who donated, shared, and cheered us on: thank you. Your generosity made our end-of-year campaign a success and directly supports the mission of the Brunswick County Literacy Council—empowering adults with the reading and life skills they need to thrive.

01/01/2026

Last Chance to Give in 2025...and it's tax-deductible!

Dear Friend,

As the year comes to a close, there’s still time to make a meaningful, tax-deductible gift that changes lives through literacy.

Your support helps adults in Brunswick County gain the reading skills they need to support their families, build confidence, and create brighter futures for themselves and their children. Every gift—no matter the size—makes a real difference.

As a special thank-you, every $50 donated is your last chance to be entered into our final drawing for a Book-Themed Gift Basket (250 value), which will be drawn on Friday, January 2. It’s a small bonus, but the impact of your generosity will last far beyond the holidays.

If you’ve been meaning to give, this is the moment.

Make your year-end gift today and help open new chapters for adult learners. Donate today! https://bit.ly/4porkHF

With heartfelt thanks,

Melissa Warren
Executive Director
Brunswick County Literacy Council

12/29/2025

Your Gift Builds Readers, and Leaders

Too many adults in Brunswick County missed the chance to build strong reading skills — not because they didn’t care, but because life got in the way. Some left school early to support their families. Others grew up without books at home or struggled without learning support.

When adults gain confidence as readers, everything changes. Parents read bedtime stories with pride. Grandparents help with homework for the first time. Families rediscover the joy of reading together.

Watch our Readers are Leaders video series: https://bit.ly/4axGs0Z

This week: Every $50 donated gets you an entry into a drawing for a Book-Themed Gift Basket valued at $250. The drawing will take place on Friday, January 2, at 5:00 p.m.

Your gift supports adult literacy and helps break the cycle for future generations.

Donate today and change a family’s story. https://bit.ly/4porkHF

12/22/2025

What do you see in these numbers?

The Takeaway:
Low literacy isn't just a personal struggle; it's a profound, systemic barrier that fuels cycles of poverty and limits opportunities within our entire community and country. These statistics show that literacy is directly tied to economic stability and public well-being. The connection between not being able to read proficiently and facing job instability or incarceration is undeniable.
The good news is that these numbers represent solvable problems, not just daunting facts. The Brunswick County Literacy Council (BCLC) is actively disrupting these cycles.
By supporting BCLC, you are investing in:
Second Chances: Directly impacting the 70% statistic by funding GED programs for justice-involved adults.
Economic Stability: Helping people leave the 28% in poverty by providing the foundational reading and financial skills needed for better jobs.
A Healthier, More Involved Community: Lifting the 1 in 5 statistic by empowering neighbors to participate fully in life, from reading medication labels to voting.
Your donation is not charity; it is essential community support. It’s the difference between a statistic and a success story.
Help us turn these critical numbers around, one student at a time.
➡️ Donate today and be a piece of the solution: https://tinyurl.com/BCLCGivingTuesday

12/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who has supported our end-of-year giving so far!

Adult literacy is key to stable employment and breaking cycles of poverty. Help us provide the resources and materials that allow us to provide adult learning opportunities!

We are a small but mighty organization where donations of any size create a significant impact!

Donate: https://tinyurl.com/BCLCGivingTuesday

12/15/2025

Congratulations, Julie McClure, for winning our wine basket last week! And a HUGE thank you for supporting Brunswick County Literacy Council!