It's never too late to start learning! Get involved with Literacy Mid-South and learn something new! There's a whole world out there to discover.
Help an adult student learn to read or help with a special event. There are many ways to help us start a reading revolution!
If you or your organization is helping to create a Reading/Learning Community in the Mid-South or you need additional resources to make your program flourish, join us! We can help.
The mission of Literacy Mid-South is to create a community actively engaged in continuous learning.
A fusion of two prominent community organizations, Literacy Mid-South originally combined the individual, direct service of the Memphis Literacy Council with the citywide campaigns and community resources of Mid-South Reads. Using these initial goals as building blocks, the organization expanded to be the hub of literacy in the Mid-South by providing resources and training to organizations, schools, churches, community groups, and individuals. Programs are structured to combat the lack of educational resources throughout Memphis both at the individual and community level. In the few short years since its inauguration, Literacy Mid-South has become the core collaborator for literacy and education in the Memphis community.
Literatini: Straight Up Fun for a Good Cause!
The Memphis Daily News presents
Literatini
Straight Up Fun for a Good Cause! Come take in live music as you sample martinis and delicious food and bid on amazing auction items. 20% of all sales at Booksellers the night of the event benefit Literacy Mid-South. This year, there will be a very special "Wine Pull" where attendees can win great prizes and great wine!
Last year's event sold out several days early, so be sure to get your tickets while they are still available.
Thursday, June 13th
6:00pm-9:00pm
The Booksellers at Laurelwood
387 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
Featuring martinis by:
Celtic Crossing
Automatic Slims
South of Beale
Alchemy
Tsunami
Side Street Grill
and the signature Literatini by Literacy Mid-South!
(More restaurants announced soon!)
Special performance by Brennan Villanes
Tickets:
$50/person
$75/couple
Sponsored by
The Memphis Daily News
Booksellers at Laurelwood
RocketFuel
Hilton Worldwide
Upcoming Events
Adult Tutor Training
Want to Make a REAL Difference in Someone's Life? Teach Someone to Read
Literacy Mid-South has more than 75 adults on our waiting list who are willing and ready to learn but need a special person in their life to help them. They want better lives. They want to understand their personal finances better. They want their driver's license. They want to read to their children. They want to understand their world better, and they just need a chance.
YOU can help. There is no greater gift to give than helping a person succeed. Facilitate learning in the life of an adult who struggles with reading, writing, and math through Literacy Mid-South's Adult Learning Program. Volunteers are able to serve as facilitators to groups of adults or provide individual goal-centered tutoring to an adult learner. Volunteers attend a one-day training that provides the tools for moving adults forward.
Volunteers commit to meeting 2 hours, once a week for six months. Volunteer opportunities are available during the day or at night. Must be 18 years or older to participate.
The training will take place at Benjamin L. Hooks Library at 3030 Poplar Ave, Room L56. Coffe/water and snacks will be provided, just bring a bag lunch, pen and paper.
If you are interested in being a Literacy Mid-South volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Form.
Adult Tutor Training
Want to Make a REAL Difference in Someone's Life? Teach Someone to Read
Literacy Mid-South has more than 75 adults on our waiting list who are willing and ready to learn but need a special person in their life to help them. They want better lives. They want to understand their personal finances better. They want their driver's license. They want to read to their children. They want to understand their world better, and they just need a chance.
YOU can help. There is no greater gift to give than helping a person succeed. Facilitate learning in the life of an adult who struggles with reading, writing, and math through Literacy Mid-South's Adult Learning Program. Volunteers are able to serve as facilitators to groups of adults or provide individual goal-centered tutoring to an adult learner. Volunteers attend a one-day training that provides the tools for moving adults forward.
Volunteers commit to meeting 2 hours, once a week for 6 months. Volunteer opportunities are available during the day or at night. Must be 18 years or older to participate.
Adult Tutor Training is held at Germantown Community Library.
1925 Exeter Road, Germantown, TN
Snacks and drinks will be provided, just bring a bag lunch, pen and paper.
If you are interested in being a Literacy Mid-South volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Form.
