Tutors Join Our Facebook Group
Facebook Group for Tutors is Active The Literacy Council has started a Facebook Group for AACLC Tutors to share ideas, resources, and solutions. The group is titled “AACLC Tutors.” Tutors are … Read more
Maggie Gosewisch
Director’s Message March 2025
Please plan to join us at two exciting happenings coming up in May and June.
Our Annual Appreciation Dinner returns after a prolonged pandemic hiatus this May 1! We’ll host a tutor and student celebration with a buffet dinner at Woods Church in Severna Park.
On June 5, the Annapolis Rotaract Club will host its Rock the Dock fundraiser to benefit the Literacy Council at the Annapolis Maritime Museum.
Check out this post for details about these fantastic opportunities to celebrate and support all we do.
Happy National Reading Month,
Jane
Save the Dates!
Literacy Council Appreciation Dinner
Thursday, May 1, 6 – 8 pm
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church, Severna Park
A celebratory gathering and buffet dinner for tutors and their students.
Invitations are coming soon via email.
FREE for tutors and students
Thank you!
ProLiteracy has supported the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council through its Literacy Opportunity Fund. The grant we received will allow us to better serve Anne Arundel County adults who are … Read more
Thank you!
Five Below Gambrills manager LaToya facilitated a donation of dozens of items to Annapolis children & families. Thank you, Five Below & Small City Big Dreams! Through a partnership with … Read more
Welcome to the Literacy Council!
Another enthusiastic training class joined us at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church on February 15. Many of these new tutors are already matched with students. Lots of thoughtful, helpful hands make … Read more
Adult Literacy Resources Feb. 2025
Adult Literacy Resources and Activities February 2025
Odenton Library will be closed March 10 – April 6 for branch improvements.
AACLC’s English Conversation Group in Eastport
tentatively scheduled for Friday, February 24, 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.
Learn & Celebrate Black History
At the Library
Anne Arundel County Public Library celebrates Black history with various events at multiple branches. Activities include music and dance performances, movie screenings, book talks, and history presentations. Visit the library’s website at www.aacpl.net/blackhistory for a schedule of in-person and online offerings.
By Borrowing Books from AACPL 📚
Many books of African American authors, interest, history, and culture are available at the library. Visit https://www.aacpl.net/blackhistory to review AACPL’s Black History Month booklists for ideas.
At the Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum
Sacred Spaces Exhibit
Now through December 30
Artist Jabari Jefferson “brings Maryland’s Black history to life through transformed discarded materials and digital technology.” The exhibit, Sacred Spaces, opened on February 8 and will run through December 30. The Banneker-Douglass-Tubman Museum is located at 84 Franklin Street in downtown Annapolis, just off Church Circle.
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Director’s Message February 2025
Great news — we welcomed seventeen new tutors ready to do good work in our communities this month!
Please check out all the resources we’re sharing to celebrate Black history or provide community support.
Happy Black History Month,
Jane