Thank you for Supporting Local Adult Literacy in 2023!Our September 30 fundraiser book fair was a success! More than 40 volunteers made the event possible, and almost 70 households, neighborhoods, and other groups donated books. Anne Arundel County loves to read! We sold thousands of books to local bibliophiles, raising much-needed funds for our free adult tutoring programs. This year, County Executive Steuart Pittman, Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien, Westfield Assistant Manager Jennifer Ernest, and Discoveries Library Manager Rachel Myers joined us. They were welcomed by Literacy Council volunteers and AACLC high school diploma graduate Jessica Whitehead. After the event, we donate the remaining books. This year, they will go to Books for International Goodwill, local children, D.C. Books to Prisons, and the library at Jennifer Road Detention Center. Thank you for supporting our book fair and local adult tutoring programs!
Our third-annual fundraiser BOOK FAIR was held on Saturday, September 30, at Westfield Annapolis Mall. Many thanks to the mall for donating its Community Room and Crate & Barrel Court space for this fun event. Discoveries: The Library at the Mall partnered with us, and Chic fil A Annapolis Mall surprised our volunteers with a generous free lunch.
The community came out in huge support! We sold hundreds of books in a wide variety of genres, fiction and nonfiction.
Our raffles were a hit — thank you to our in-kind donors who made five wonderful gift baskets possible. The money we raised means we can help low-income adults pursue their goals in literacy, math, diploma studies, ESL learning, and more. Our students receive free assessments, tutoring, and materials to help them achieve their educational goals. A tremendous team effort and lots of community support made this event a success! More than 40 volunteers prepared for and put on the book fair; 70+ households, neighborhoods, and other groups donated books; and 16 sponsors or in-kind donors supported us. Thank you! Thank you to County Executive Steuart Pittman and Councilwoman Lisa Rodvien for joining us at the book fair. See our latest news! Check out our Instagram for updates on our work in Anne Arundel County and announcements of upcoming volunteer opportunities and events.
Our SponsorsMany thanks to the sponsors supporting the book fair and our free tutoring programs for adults in Anne Arundel County! A special shout-out to Discoveries: The Library at the Mall and its wonderful staff for their support for a third year. Silver Sponsor |
WHAT’S NEW
There are exciting things going on at the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council. We’ve hit the highlights here, but be sure to join our mailing list so you won’t miss any of our newsletters or announcements.
Endowed Fund for the Literacy Council Recently Established at the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County
Annapolis, Maryland, October 2023 — A Nonprofit Agency Endowment Fund for the Anne Arundel County Literacy Council (AACLC) has been established at the Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County. This … Read more
AACLC Offers New Hi-Lo Readers for Adult Students
This summer, the Literacy Council acquired a range of hi-lo reading books for our adult students. Original, unabridged works by best-selling authors and gifted writers, they are designed to help new readers find pleasure in reading.
Online tools are available for some of the books to enhance the learning experience and stimulate discussion.
So that tutors can also read the books, we have two copies of each title. These books are available for loan to you and your student!
Please contact Jane to request a book.
We have the following titles and plan to order more if we receive positive reviews from students and tutors.
Levels indicate the grade level for the book. Level 4.5 is about halfway through the 4th-grade level, equivalent to at least halfway through Laubach 4. If your student is using Laubach 3 materials, he or she may enjoy a level 2 – 3.5 book.
Book Fair 2023: Here’s the Scoop plus Raffle Details!
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Our third-annual fundraiser Director’s Message September 2023
We’re days away from our September 30 book fair. Please share with students, neighbors, and friends — we’ll be inside the mall, outside Crate & Barrel and Discoveries Library with 100s of … Read more
Resources and Activities for our Tutors and Students
English Conversation Club by AACPL (online) Monday, September 18, 7 pm – 8:30 pm An online gathering to practice speaking English for adults. All are welcome. Preregistration required. Sign up … Read more
Tutors Help Inmates Pursue Educational Goals at Jennifer Road Detention Center
Pictured above, tutors Janet LaBella, Michael Green, and Vicki Jordan (left to right) are dedicated Jennifer Road Detention Center tutors. By Michael Green, Literacy Council Tutor, Assessor, and Board Member … Read more
Director’s Message August 2023
As back-to-school season arrives, we have plenty of news to share, including a couple of exciting training opportunities. This summer, some of our students achieved significant goals — high school … Read more
Recent News About Education, Reading, & More (Summer 2023)
ProLiteracy Offers Citizenship Collection for Test Takers Visit ProLiteracy’s citizenship webpage for information on four courses available through its Education Network that tutors can use to help students prepare for and pass … Read more