Family Literacy Day – Fire Safety
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIKDPS will be here to show families how to protect themselves in the event of a fire. Enjoy safety demos, giveaways, and fun literacy & gardening activities. Plus, we’ll be reading “Alphabet Rescue” for story time and everyone can take home free books from the KPL Mobile Library. Family Literacy Day is in the Read... Read more »
Portage Creek Community Clean Up
1204 Bank St. Bank Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesCalling all volunteers! Join the Kalamazoo River Watershed Council and a team of community members on Sunday, September 22, from 12pm-3pm for a clean up of the Portage Creek. Volunteers may choose to get into the water or stay on land. There are four land areas that will be divided to split up the work.... Read more »
Literacy in Your Community
Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch 7265 W. Main St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesEveryone 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 »
Tutor Training Orientation
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIAt new tutor orientation, you will learn about the KLC’s mission, vision, services, and programs. We will also outline what you can expect from the tutor training sessions. The KLC’s tutor orientation and training sessions are hybrid, so you may choose to participate in person or online. To sign up, please fill out the form here.... Read more »
Tutor Training Parts One & Two
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIThis is the training that is required to become a certified reading tutor with the KLC. You will learn how to teach adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger reading series, plus effective strategies for tutoring and engaging native English speakers and English language learners. These sessions are hybrid, so you can choose to... Read more »