Everyone needs to read to excel at work, teach their kids, and keep their families healthy. The Kalamazoo Literacy Council offers free tutoring and classes to adults who struggle to read. Our programs are designed to strengthen reading, writing, spelling, and comprehension skills so adults are empowered to reach their goals. On October 30, join... Read more »

On Tuesday, February 18, the Kalamazoo County Board of Commissioners will read a proclamation during its regular Board meeting honoring the life and work of Albert White. White served the Kalamazoo community for over five decades, from the 1870s until 1930, earning his journeyman status as a stone mason and bricklayer at the age of... Read more »

The community is invited to join the Kalamazoo County Department of Health & Community Services (HCS), Kalamazoo Literacy Council, and Western Michigan University for a special program to commemorate the life and legacy of Albert J. White. White, an African-American mason born in the 1800's, is responsible for some of the city's iconic landmarks including... Read more »

Help beautify a new learning and play space in the Edison neighborhood! The Albert White Literacy Trail is a 1/8 mile stretch along the Portage Creek between Alcott and Reed St. It is home to the Literacy Lane street mural and a Little Free Library and is the future home of a Story Walk and... Read more »