Latest Past Events

29th Annual Community Spelling Bee

Marist College Student Center 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie

This fun-filled annual event brings high school and college students, and adults of all ages together for a friendly competition that supports basic literacy instructions for adults and reading enrichment for children.   Become a Sponsor Become a Speller  

New Volunteer Orientation

Port Jervis Free Library 138 Pike Street, Port Jervis

Join us to find out what it's like to be a volunteer with Literacy Connections! We’ll give you an overview of our history, the issue of illiteracy, and points to remember when working with adults who cannot read. Our most pressing current volunteer needs are tutors (to work one-on-one with basic readers or English language […]

New Volunteer Orientation

Newburgh Free Library 124 Grand Street, Newburgh

What will your New Year's resolution be? How about getting more involved in your community? Make a Difference this New Year and become a tutor, no previous experience is necessary! Find out what volunteering for Literacy Connections is all about! We’ll give you an overview of our history, the issue of illiteracy, and points to […]