Kalamazoo Literacy Council
Edison: Place Matters!
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin 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 »
Family Literacy Day – Celebrating our Fathers
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us monthly on the first Wedneday as we celebrate multi-generational learning! Held in the Read and Seed community garden and outdoor classroom, each event features fun activities designed to encourage a love of learning for parents and kids alike. In June, play literacy-themed games, enjoy delicious treats, create a cool garden-themed gift for Dad,... Read more »
Family Literacy Day – Celebrating our Mothers
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThe Read and Seed community garden is back for the 2022 season! Join us on Tuesday, May 3 for the kick off of Family Literacy Days. Parents and their kids will enjoy fun multi-generational activities designed to strengthen literacy skills and foster a love of lifelong learning. Bring the littles and enjoy story time about... Read more »
Supporting Refugees Through ESL Instruction
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesPlease join us for a special workshop where a panel of our experienced ESL instructors will answer questions and provide teaching strategies for those who want to tutor adult English Language Learners. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who's interested in supporting refugees as they adapt to their new environment to learn about serving... Read more »
2021 Read and Seed Harvest Festival
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us in the Read and Seed community garden and outdoor classroom for a fun day of literacy activities. This free event will feature Literacy Hopscotch, storytime, pumpkin painting, garden sign art, treats, and more! Families from the KLC and Goodwill Industries are invited to enjoy the festivities as we harvest fresh goodies from our... Read more »