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Enrich Your Life with the Power of Lifelong Learning
As we embark on a new year, many of us take the opportunity to reflect on our personal goals and aspirations. While some may focus on...
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Jan 2, 20242 min read


A Whimsical World of Gingerbread
The aroma of warm gingerbread and icing filled the air at The Literacy & Learning Center on December 15th as staff prepared for the...
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Jan 2, 20242 min read


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Dec 5, 20231 min read


Spreading Holiday Cheer
We were honored to join the Highlands community on December 2nd for the annual holiday parade! We handed out 700 books for children from...
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Dec 5, 20231 min read


Svitlana Klymenko: A Beacon of Perseverance in the ESL Program
The Literacy & Learning Center is proud to highlight Svitlana Klymenko, a remarkable student in our English as a Second Language (ESL)...
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Dec 1, 20232 min read


Warm Wishes
As 2023 draws to a close, The Literacy & Learning Center has much to be thankful for. We started the year with extensive damage to our...
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Nov 28, 20232 min read


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Nov 7, 20231 min read


Volunteer Highlight: Marianne Lassiter
Feel free to choose your own adventure if you’re looking for opportunities to contribute to the mission at The Literacy & Learning...
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Oct 27, 20231 min read


Giving Thanks
The successes of The Literacy & Learning Center come in the form of a growing understanding, new skills, and confidence witnessed in the...
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Oct 16, 20231 min read


TL&LC’s 2023 - 2023 Volunteers of the Year
We were saddened to learn that our beloved "reading dog," Ben Crenshaw Neslage, passed earlier this year. Thanks to former board member...
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Oct 11, 20232 min read


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Oct 5, 20231 min read


TL&LC's Volunteer Appreciation Event: A Celebration of Community and Impact
On Friday, September 29, the Literacy & Learning Center hosted a Volunteer Luncheon to honor and celebrate the incredible volunteers who...
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Oct 4, 20231 min read


UPLIFT A CHILD: Create a Lifelong Love of Reading from the Start
The Dolly Parton Imagination Library, funded through the efforts of The Literacy & Learning Center, sends age-appropriate books to...
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Sep 27, 20233 min read


Volunteer Luncheon - For Past, Present, and Future Volunteers!
Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Volunteer Luncheon! This event is a special occasion to honor our incredible volunteers who...
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Sep 22, 20231 min read


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Sep 5, 20231 min read


The Importance of Early Childhood Education
Early childhood education is essential for the development of young children. It gives them the foundation they need to succeed in school...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read


Vickie Betts: Volunteer Extraordinaire and a Passionate Advocate for Education
Vickie Betts, both a board member and dedicated volunteer tutor at The Literacy & Learning Center, possesses a deep passion for education...
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Aug 30, 20232 min read


Our Heartfelt Gratitude to Kate Alice Dunaway
The Literacy & Learning Center is so grateful to Kate Alice Dunaway for her generous gift of furnishings and décor to decorate the...
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Aug 30, 20231 min read


After-School 2023/24 Off to a Great Start!
Yesterday was the first day back for the new school year, so we welcomed our first after-school students back into our space since before...
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Aug 30, 20231 min read


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Aug 2, 20231 min read
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