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  • The Right to Literacy

    Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch 315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    You're invited! Join us as we gather in celebration of the Declaration for the Right to Literacy. We will bring together community leaders, advocates, and partner agencies in the spirit of literacy being a right that everyone deserves. The evening will feature several speakers including Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri, KPS Superintendent, and Dr. Grace Lubwama, CEO... Read more »

  • Edison: Place Matters!

    Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    Join the Kalamazoo Literacy Council for a special session that takes a deep dive into Edison and reveals surprising facts about the neighborhood where we live, work, and play. This engaging session is facilitated by Dr. Karika Parker, University/Community Fellow, who is also leading the EDisON "Education is On" initative.Participants will learn about the history,... Read more »

  • Rules & Tools: Supporting Struggling Readers

    SLD Read 5250 Lovers Lane Suite 100LL, Portage, MI

    New training opportunity! Presented in conjunction with our Right to Literacy partners at SLD Read, this dynamic 6-hour session is designed to offer usable tools and techniques that support reading, writing, and spelling instruction and intervention services. The training is broken down into three components: Phonological Awareness, Spelling Rules, and Red Words. Phonological Awareness: Includes... Read more »

  • The Right to Read Documentary Screening

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    Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch 315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    The Right to Literacy – a local collaborative dedicated to achieving a fully literate community that works together to empower all individuals to achieve their full potential – invites you to a free screening of the documentary “The Right to Read” on Wednesday March 8 from 5:30 – 7:30 at the Kalamazoo Public Library in the Van... Read more »

  • Health Fair

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    420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI

    You're invited to the Health Fair! Join us on Friday, April 14, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. for a health literacy fair, where you will enjoy lots of free giveaways and learn about important, helpful services from community partners such as: WMU Homer J. Stryker School of Medicine WMU Bronson School of Nursing Smile Savers Urban Exposure... Read more »