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A Great Gift

We're proud to announce our first international cookbook, now available for only $10! All proceeds will go toward our Adult Literacy Programs serving adult learners throughout Manatee County.

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Welcome to the Literacy Council

Our Third Annual Adult Spelling Bee

The Literacy Council of Manatee County will have our Third Annual Adult Corporate/Community Spelling Bee on Saturday, September 12th, 2009 at the Bradenton Elks Lodge from 6-10 PM. Proceeds from the Spelling Bee will fund the Literacy Council's Adult Literacy Program.

For information about the event, or about signing up a team, please contact Lori Johnson at 941-746-8197 or email lori@manateeliteracy.org.

Download the 2009 Spelling Bee Event Flyer
Download the 2009 Adopt-a-Letter Flyer
Download the 2009 Spelling Bee Team Signup Sheet

The 2009 READ-A-THON Was a Success!

Our participants enjoyed a pizza party celebration in honor of their hard work and dedication to reading. Great job everyone!
View the photos from this event

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The Power of Literacy

Since 1980 the Literacy Council of Manatee County has been helping adults improve their English skills through one-on-one volunteer tutoring. We help native English speakers as well as people encountering English for the first time. Learn More ›

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