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  • Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium

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    WMU-Fetzer Center 2251 Business Ct., Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    Welcome to the 2024 Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium! The theme of this year's event is "50 Years of Empowerment Through Literacy," as we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary of providing free basic literacy services to adults who struggle to read. At the symposium, attendees will enjoy engaging presentations and skills building workshops... Read more »

  • Albert J. White Proclamation

    201 W. Kalamazoo Ave. 201 W. Kalamazoo Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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 »

  • Albert J. White Commemoration

    Kzoo County Dept. of Health & Community Services 311 E. Alcott St., Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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 »

  • Albert White Literacy Trail Earth Day Clean Up

    Bryant St.

    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 »

  • a poster with images of children and text for family literacy day on May 28th

    Family Literacy Day

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

    It's garden season again! Families are invited to join the Kalamazoo Literacy Council in the Read and Seed community garden for fun in the sun. We will learn about gardening, healthy eating, and of course, reading! Enjoy fun activities, a Story Walk, and take home books from the Kalamazoo Public Library. All are welcome.  Contact... Read more »