Family Literacy Center

Welcome to the Family Literacy Center!

Since 1980, the Family Literacy Center has provided free, one-to-one tutoring for adults who live to or work in the Lapeer County area and want to read, write or speak English better. We also offer several workshops for families to help children develop good reading skills. We are now offering tutoring for children in the Lapeer County area in targeted school groups. This program has been made possible through a grant from the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. The Family Literacy Center and the Lapeer District Library are partners for literacy in Lapeer County.

Mission Statement

Building skills and enriching lives through literacy in the Lapeer County area.

Services
The Family Literacy Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization offering programs that help Lapeer County families reach important literacy goals.

We Offer:

Free, confidential one-on-one tutoring for adults
Skill-building workshops for families
"Hot Topic" Workshops on ADD, Bullying, Learning Disabilities and more
Playgroups for young children and adults
Tutoring for school age children through local schools

21st Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction Held on April 26, 2013

More than 165 guests helped raise over $26,000 to support Family Literacy Center programs at this year's event.

The Family Literacy Center provides one-to-one tutoring and skill-building workshops in the Lapeer County area. In 2012, the Center tutored 548 adults in the thumb area. Sixty-two of them got their GEDs. We also run child tutoring programs in cooperation with local schools. We offer Playgroups, Kindergarten Readiness and hot-topic sessions throughout Lapeer County.

Please help us raise the critical funds that will keep these programs available! For more information about the Center, call, 810-664-2737 or write to us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Next up: The 2013 Camel Races! Friday, October 18, 2013
Sponsorship information is now available

Winner of the 2012 Governor's Service Award for Outstanding Volunteer Program

ALL TUTORING SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL

~Generous Donors & Volunteers Make It All Possible~

We are partners for family success with the United Way of Lapeer County

Playgroups
End: 12/31/2013/ 11:30
Closing date: 01/01/2014/ 12:00
Location: Family Literacy Center, 311 Higgins St., Lapeer
Thanks to our partnership with Great Start of Lapeer County and other funders, we were able to offer Playgroups for families with young children that meet Call us for a listing of current opportunities. 810-664-2737. This program targets children from birth to age 5 and their parents. At playgroups, we facilitate learning and developmental activities while having fun. The program includes activities in a structured and predictable manner which help develop critical skills for young children. This group meets once a week for six weeks. Spots fill up fast so register today!
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Kroger Community Rewards for FLC
Location: Any Kroger Store
You can help support the Family Literacy Center each time you shop at Kroger. Just sign up at www.krogercommunityrewards.com. A portion of your purchase will be given to the Family Literacy Center each time you use your Kroger Plus Card. Re-enroll each April.
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Family Program Information
Location: readlapeer.org
Click on "Family Programs" above for more information about Kindergarten Readiness, ABC's, Family Playgroups and Hot Topic Workshops!
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Holiday Closing
End: 05/27/2013/ 21:00
Closing date: 05/28/2013/ 09:00
Location: Family Literacy Center Office, 311 Higgins Street, Lapeer-Next to the Post Office
We will be closed Memorial Day. Originally called "Decoration Day" this day is set aside to remember those who have died in service to their country. We pause to remember those who gave all.
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Volunteer Tutor Training
End: 06/08/2013/ 21:00
Closing date: 06/09/2013/ 22:00
Location: Family Literacy Center Office, 311 Higgins Street in Lapeer next to the post office.
On June 1 & 8 you can join us for our fun-filled volunteer tutor training. Supplies are provided, dinner is served! You will meet some interesting folks and learn how you can help an adult or a child reach important literacy goals. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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