Adult Literacy Resources and Activities March 2025

Odenton Library will be closed March 10 – April 6 for branch improvements.

Resource Page for Affected Federal Workers in AA County

A centralized hub for support information, including Workforce Development hiring events and information.

211 Maryland

Help is a call or text away.

For anyone facing difficulties, dialing 2-1-1 connects callers with trained health and human services personnel who provide guidance and help with a range of needs, from utility assistance to legal guidance to mental health help.

211 help is available in more than 100 languages. Please see 211md.org to know all that the service offers. Calls are confidential, and there is a texting option as well.

Community Resource Information on our Website

The Community Resources page on our website at icanread.org features an organized list of government and community resources available to residents of Anne Arundel County. It includes websites and phone numbers for government departments and services, library resources, education, employment, immigration, and food assistance.

The Community Resources page is available in Spanish.

En Español: Recursos comunitarios.

Anne Arundel County Food Pantry & Resource List

This resources page, published by the Anne Arundel County Food Bank and updated regularly, provides information on where to find free food and basic necessities throughout the county. Pantry locations, contact numbers, and hours are included. Visit the resources page to download a pantry map that lists food, baby, and senior pantries all over Anne Arundel County.

Anne Arundel County Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA)

The OMA engages with multicultural communities in Anne Arundel County to connect, inform, and elevate the county’s diverse voices. It provides guidance on family preparedness for immigrant families.

Annapolis Immigration Justice Network

Connects Anne Arundel County residents to immigration legal counsel and related support services. aijnetwork.org

OIC of Anne Arundel County ESL Classes

Free virtual ESL classes at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. Call OIC’s partner, the Center of Help (Centro de Ayuda), at 410-295-3434 to enroll.

Language Exchange at Brooklyn Park Library

Wednesday, March 19, 6 – 7:30 pm.

https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-177435

and Wednesday, April 16, 6 – 7:30 pm.

https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-177436

AACPL Virtual Conversation Club — held online

(hosted by Maryland City at Russett Library)

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. See each event link for registration details. Club is open to library patrons throughout Anne Arundel County.

Thursday, March 27, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

https://www.aacpl.net/event/english-conversation-club-virtual-178422

also scheduled for Thursday, April 24, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

https://www.aacpl.net/event/english-conversation-club-virtual-178424

and Thursday, May 15, 6:30 – 7:30 pm

https://www.aacpl.net/event/english-conversation-club-virtual-178425

AACLC’s English Conversation Group in Eastport

tentatively scheduled for Monday, March 31, 5 pm – 7 pm
Seeds 4 Success office

The group is most suited to Spanish speakers, and space is limited to 15 people. The evening features a welcoming atmosphere, enjoyable conversation, games, and light refreshments. Literacy Council tutors or students should email Wendy if they plan to attend.