March is Reading Month

Welcome to our Community Literacy website where LITERACY resources are linked to the community.

JANUARY SHOWCASE

Exhibit to feature works of illustrator/author David Small

An opening reception for the David Small Exhibit will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at the Art Center of Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett St.

Who should use this website?

The Community Literacy Collaborative in Battle Creek, MI, has designed this site to provide information for...

Adults who want to improve their reading skills or study for the G.E.D.
Parents who want to help their children become successful readers.
Adults who want to know about reading programs in the community.
Educators who want to know more about teaching literacy and motivating students to read more.
Anyone who wants to know more about and contribute to lifelong learning and literacy in our community.

Community Connections

Connect to the Calhoun County Community Report Card at www.tcccalhoun.org/Community_Report_Card.html

The Community Literacy Collaborative was formed through a partnership of Battle Creek Area Educators' Task Force and United Way of Greater Battle Creek www.unitedwaybattlecreek.org

We welcome feedback! What do you like on this website? What additional information would be helpful to you? Call (269) 441-1726 or (269) 441-1727

Questions?

Upcoming Events

Internet Basics ClassesEmail and Social Networking Class Searching and Buying on the Internet Class offered at Willard Library
'Tween Tuesdays at Willard LibraryJoin us for a special library time for ‘Tweens in grades 4-6 for the 2009—2010 school year.
Computer Basics ClassesWillard Library offers a class for people who have never used a computer before.
"The Soloist" is Battle Creek Reads selectionSteve Lopez, author of "The Soloist" will speak at Lakeview Middle School auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, as part of the Battle Creek Reads celebration.

Resources

General Literacy

Community Literacy Plan Battle Creek's 4-page plan for improving literacy community-wide, including strategies and actions.
Community Literacy Plan Framework One-page outline of Battle Creek's comprehensive systemic plan for improving literacy from birth through adulthood.