Observed each year on August 9, (and sometimes on the first Saturday in November) bibliophiles get to celebrate on National Book Lovers Day! A day for all those who love to read, National Book Lovers Day encourages you to find your favorite reading place, a good book (whether it be fiction or non-fiction) and read the […]
High school students, college students, and adults of all ages: join us for this fun, lighthearted Spelling Bee to support adult and family literacy services in the Hudson Valley. We'll have prizes, costumes, friendly competition, and more bee-related puns than you can shake a sting at. Hope to see you at this important FUNdraiser! 28th […]
Walk with us to support a society in which all people can read, write, and reach their potential. Let's celebrate Literacy Week with a walk over the beautiful and historic Walkway over the Hudson. The walk will commence at the West Plaza at the Highland end of the bridge. Free parking is available. Registration: […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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!
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 […]
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 […]
Dutchess County Agency Partner Grant | Dyson Foundation | New York State Department of Education | United Way of the Dutchess-Orange Region
United Way of Columbia-Greene Counties | Dollar General Literacy Foundation | Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation | Ulster Savings Charitable Foundation | The generous donation of Friends of Literacy, Spelling Bee Sponsors, and Individual Donations.
