29th Annual Community Spelling Bee - POSTPONED, new date TBA
2020-03-24 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Marist College Student Center, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
This fun-filled annual event brings together high schoolers, college students, and adults of all ages for a friendly competition that supports basic literacy instruction for adults and reading enrichment for children. Come join the fun! For more information, visit our website.
This event has been postponed. New date TBA.

Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
2020-10-26 08:00 - 2020-10-30 17:00 | NY, United States
Join us virtually this Halloween season for a scavenger hunt fundraiser! For $7, you get a copy of the hunt list when it is released on October 26th. You have until October 30th to take selfies with all of the items and send us your completed photo log, and remember – the first person to send us the full list wins! The winner will be announced on October 31st. You can participate from anywhere in the world! Click on the event website below or right here (https://givebutter.com/LitconHalloween) to purchase your hunt list.

Giving Tuesday
2020-12-01 | NY, United States
Literacy Connections of the Hudson Valley invites you to become a Friend of Literacy!
By becoming a Friend of Literacy, you are helping children become better readers and helping adults learn to read, write, and reach their potential.
Please, for this #GivingTuesday December 1st, consider becoming a Friend of Literacy by donating!
Click here to donate

Christmas Scavenger Hunt
2020-12-16 10:00 - 2020-12-23 12:00 | NY, United States
Join us virtually this Christmas for a Christmas-themed scavenger hunt!!
Get your list for $7!
Lists will be sent out after Wednesday December 16th!
You will have until December 23rd to find and take pictures with as many items as you can!
The person who finds the most items wins!!
Remember to Like our event on Facebook and share our page – the more people that join the hunt, the bigger the prize!

Live Reading of The Night Before Christmas
2020-12-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Facebook Live, NY
On Christmas Eve night at 7 pm, we will be doing a live reading of The Night Before Christmas.
Grab your kerchief and your cap and settle in with us before your long winter’s nap!

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-01-14 18:00 - 19:30 | NY, United States
Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write? 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 remember when working with adults who cannot read. Our most pressing current volunteer needs are for tutors (to work one-on-one with basic readers or English language learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners). You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training. And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing. Please join us in helping people to read, write, and reach their potential! Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students.
This meeting will take place online via Zoom. To register, email Marian at mthompson@literacyconnections.org,

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | NY, United States
Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write? 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 remember when working with adults who cannot read. Our most pressing current volunteer needs are for tutors (to work one-on-one with basic readers or English language learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners). You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training. And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing. Please join us in helping people to read, write, and reach their potential! Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students.
This meeting will take place online via Zoom. To register, email Rachel at Rsalin@literacyconnections.org

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-02-25 15:00 - 16:00 | NY, United States
Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write? 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 remember when working with adults who cannot read. Our most pressing current volunteer needs are for tutors (to work one-on-one with basic readers or English language learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners). You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training. And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing. Please join us in helping people to read, write, and reach their potential! Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students.
This meeting will take place online via Zoom. To register, email Heather at colgreene@literacyconnections.org

New Volunteer Orientation
2021-03-18 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-22 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-06-17 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-07-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-08-19 15:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-16 15:00 - 16:00 | NY, United States
Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write? 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 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 learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners). You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training. And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing. Please join us in helping people to read, write, and reach their potential! Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students.
This meeting will take place online via Zoom. To register, email Heather at colgreene@literacyconnections.org

In Person Tutoring Returns!
2021-07-01 | NY, United States
The snow has all melted, the trees and flowers are blooming, and Literacy Connections is going back to In-Person Tutoring!

It has been a long difficult road but with warmer weather and vaccine rollout, we are finally on the road to normal. For us here at Literacy Connections, that means in-person tutoring. We have been incredibly grateful to all of you who have stuck with us as we’ve traversed the difficult waters of online tutoring. Now we are finally shifting back to our normal, we know meeting with your students is something that you missed, and we’re so happy that the time has come to get back to it.

New Volunteer Orientation
2022-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Literacy Connections Main Office, 504 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Do you like the idea of helping someone learn to read and write? 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 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 learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners). You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training. And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing. Please join us in helping people to read, write, and reach their potential! Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students.
This orientation will take place at our main office in Poughkeepsie. To register, email Samantha at colgreene@literacyconnections.org

Last Day to sign up for Tennis Fundraiser!
2022-05-08 | NY, United States

New Volunteer Orientation
2023-01-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Newburgh Free Library, 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY, 12550, United States
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 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 learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners). You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training. And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing. Please join us in helping people to read, write, and reach their potential! Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students.
To register click here.
Learn more about us by clicking here!

New Volunteer Orientation
2023-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Port Jervis Free Library, 138 Pike Street, Port Jervis, NY, 12771, United States
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 learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners). You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training. And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing. Please join us in helping people to read, write, and reach their potential! Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students.
To register click here.
Learn more about us by clicking here!

29th Annual Community Spelling Bee
2023-03-28 | Marist College Student Center, 3399 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
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

Free ESL Class Registration | Registro gratuito de clases de ESL
2023-07-03 11:30 - 13:30, 2023-07-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Middletown Thrall Library, 11-19 Depot Street, Middletown, NY, 10940, United States
English as a Second Language (ESL) programs offer students the chance to learn English or improve their English language skills. Anyone 18+ is welcome to join any class for Free. You must register before starting the classes! Registration begins July 3rd at 11:30 AM.

Classes Begin July 8th at 10:00 AM at the Middletown Thrall Library.

Los programas de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) ofrecen a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender inglés o mejorar sus habilidades en el idioma inglés. Cualquier persona mayor de 18 años puede unirse a cualquier clase de forma gratuita. ¡Debes registrarte antes de comenzar las clases! La inscripción comienza el 3 de julio a las 11:30 a. m.

Las clases comienzan el 8 de julio a las 10:00 a. m. en la biblioteca de Middletown Thrall.

Registration Online | Registro en línea

Free ESL Class Registration | Registro gratuito de clases de ESL
2023-07-06 11:30 - 13:30 | Middletown Thrall Library, 11-19 Depot Street, Middletown, NY, 10940, United States
English as a Second Language (ESL) programs offer students the chance to learn English or improve their English language skills. Anyone 18+ is welcome to join any class for Free. You must register before starting the classes!

Classes Begin July 8th at 10:00 AM at the Middletown Thrall Library.

Los programas de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) ofrecen a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender inglés o mejorar sus habilidades en el idioma inglés. Cualquier persona mayor de 18 años puede unirse a cualquier clase de forma gratuita. ¡Debes registrarte antes de comenzar las clases!

Las clases comienzan el 8 de julio a las 10:00 a. m. en la biblioteca de Middletown Thrall.

Registration Online | Registro en línea

Free ESL Class | Clases de Ingles Gratis
2023-07-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Middletown Thrall Library, 11-19 Depot Street, Middletown, NY, 10940, United States
English as a Second Language (ESL) programs offer students the chance to learn English or improve their English language skills. Anyone 18+ is welcome to join any class for Free. You must register before starting the classes! Classes begin July 8th at 10:00 AM.

Classes Begin July 8th at 10:00 AM at the Middletown Thrall Library.

Los programas de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL) ofrecen a los estudiantes la oportunidad de aprender inglés o mejorar sus habilidades en el idioma inglés. Cualquier persona mayor de 18 años puede unirse a cualquier clase de forma gratuita. ¡Debes registrarte antes de comenzar las clases! Las clases comienzan el 8 de julio a las 10:00 AM.

Las clases comienzan el 8 de julio a las 10:00 a. m. en la biblioteca de Middletown Thrall.

Registration Online | Registro en línea

New Volunteer Orientation
2023-07-13 12:00 - 14:00 | Literacy Connections Main Office, 504 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
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 learners) and small-group teachers (for English language learners). You don’t have to be a teacher already to volunteer – we will provide training. And there are other ways to help us promote literacy if teaching isn’t your thing. Please join us in helping people to read, write, and reach their potential! Orientation is required for anyone wanting to work with students.
Learn more about us by clicking here!

New Volunteer Orientation
2023-08-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson, NY, 12534, United States
Discover the Joy of Volunteering volunteer with Literacy Connections!
Are you passionate about helping others learn to read and write? At Literacy Connections, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with essential literacy skills and unlocking their full potential.
Our organization has a rich history of making a difference in tackling the issue of illiteracy in our communities. Now, we invite you to be part of this life-changing mission by joining our team of dedicated volunteers.
Whether you’re an experienced educator or a newcomer to teaching, we welcome all who share our commitment to promoting literacy. Our comprehensive training program ensures that you’re equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a profound impact as a tutor or small-group teacher, guiding basic readers or English language learners.
Not inclined towards teaching directly? No worries! There are various ways to contribute and support our cause. By becoming a part of our literacy-promoting community, you’ll play a crucial role in transforming lives and opening doors to brighter futures.
To get started on this rewarding journey, all you need to do is register for our orientation. During this session, we’ll provide you with valuable insights into working with our students and empower you with the tools to create meaningful learning experiences.
Join us in spreading the joy of literacy and making a real difference in someone’s life. Together, let’s inspire the love for reading, writing, and learning. Register now by emailing Heather at colgreene@literacyconnections.org.
Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those seeking to read, write, and achieve their dreams. Be a catalyst for change – volunteer with Literacy Connections today!
Remember to Like and Share on Facebook and Instagram!

Free Citizenship Workshop!
2023-08-19 11:00 - 15:00 | Howland Public Library, 313 Main st, Beacon, NY, 12508, United States
Free Citizenship Workshop

Join us for a Naturalization Workshop hosted by Citizenshipworks in partnership with the Office of New Americans and GMHC at Howland Public Library in Beacon! If you’re looking to become a U.S. citizen, this workshop is designed to assist you in completing the N-400 application and provide a free legal review of your application. Our experienced team will guide you through the process, answer your questions, and ensure that you have all the necessary information and documents. Don’t miss this opportunity to receive expert guidance and support on your path to citizenship.
Register For the Citizenship Workshop Now!

Struggling with English while trying to gain citizenship? Sign up for a Free English Tutor now! Our experienced tutors provide personalized sessions, catering to your needs. From grammar to speaking and writing, we’ll help you excel. Get one-on-one attention, constructive feedback, and flexible scheduling. Don’t let language barriers hold you back. Join our Free English Tutor program today and master English with confidence!

New Volunteer Orientation
2023-10-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Literacy Connections Main Office, 504 Haight Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601, United States
Discover the Joy of Volunteering volunteer with Literacy Connections!
Are you passionate about helping others learn to read and write? At Literacy Connections, we are dedicated to empowering individuals with essential literacy skills and unlocking their full potential.
Our organization has a rich history of making a difference in tackling the issue of illiteracy in our communities. Now, we invite you to be part of this life-changing mission by joining our team of dedicated volunteers.
Whether you’re an experienced educator or a newcomer to teaching, we welcome all who share our commitment to promoting literacy. Our comprehensive training program ensures that you’re equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to make a profound impact as a tutor or small-group teacher, guiding basic readers or English language learners.
Not inclined towards teaching directly? No worries! There are various ways to contribute and support our cause. By becoming a part of our literacy-promoting community, you’ll play a crucial role in transforming lives and opening doors to brighter futures.
To get started on this rewarding journey, all you need to do is register for our orientation. During this session, we’ll provide you with valuable insights into working with our students and empower you with the tools to create meaningful learning experiences.
Join us in spreading the joy of literacy and making a real difference in someone’s life. Together, let’s inspire the love for reading, writing, and learning. Register now by emailing Carrie at clandi@literacyconnections.org.
Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of those seeking to read, write, and achieve their dreams. Be a catalyst for change – volunteer with Literacy Connections today!
Remember to Like and Share on Facebook and Instagram!
