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Pre-K
(3- and 4-year-olds)
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The Literacy & Learning Center

TL&LC provides educational and enrichment opportunities free of charge for all ages. 

Visit our Programs for all Youth and Adult educational opportunities.

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Kids and Teens BOO Package

  • What’s Included: One new age-appropriate/seasonal book, ~3 Halloween treats, a bookmark, stickers, a novelty item/pencil, and a personalized message card—all packaged in a clear cellophane gift bag with a "BOO-ked" tag.

  • Tailored by age/grade level (from popular character books for young readers to suspense and fantasy titles for teens).

  • Classmate BOO: Send a surprise package to a friend at school.

  • $15 each

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Adult BOO Baskets

  • What’s Included: A curated suspense/thriller/mystery novel paired with cozy fall treats (chocolate, popcorn, cocoa/cider/tea), a Halloween candle, a bookmark, and a personalized gift card in a decorative Halloween basket.

  • Featured Authors: Bestselling authors including Harlan Coben, Ruth Ware, Shari Lapena, Linwood Barclay, Janice Hallett, and Peter Swanson.

  • $25 each

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Business BOO Packages

  • Door BOO ($150):

  • What it is: An after-hours, festive outdoor entrance display with a visible "You’ve Been BOO’d" sign installed at the business location.

  • Impact Callout: $150 sponsors one local child’s full 5-year journey (from birth through age 5) in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library!

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  • Surprise Attack BOO ($250):

  • What it is: A playful daytime "mini-ghost invasion" at the office or business, complete with costume/photo props, festive cheer, and a fun photo-op for staff.

  • Revenge BOOs (Upgrade Option):

  • What it is: A fun way for a "BOO’d" business to retaliate against another business or send a BOO back to the original sender with extra props and Halloween decorations!

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JOB OPENINGS

We are seeking an individual to join our team. If you or someone you know is interested in working with us as Programs Manager, please contact Bonnie Potts at 828-526-0863 or BPotts@TheLiteracyandLearningCenter.org. 

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PRE-K REGISTRATION

The Literacy and Learning Center’s Pre-K mission is to provide a nurturing and engaging environment where every child can discover, explore, and learn through meaningful play. Our program is designed to cultivate an environment where children and their families naturally feel at home, becoming integral to a caring and supportive community.

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SPONSOR A CHILD

The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, funded by generous individual donations from our community, sends age-appropriate books to children in Macon County for free every month from birth until the child's 5th birthday. It only takes $30 to sponsor a child  for an entire year! You can help grow the love of reading for the youngest readers of Macon County! 

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P.O. Box 2320 (mailing)

675 South 4th Street (physical)

Highlands, NC 28741

Hours: M - F, 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

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