Midcoast Literacy

Improving Lives Through Literacy

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Family Literacy Services

Read Together

Year-round, one-on-one, free tutoring for children in grades 1-8 who are reading below grade level (fluent English speakers and English language learners)

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Read with Me

Early childhood literacy programming and free books for families with children ages 0-5 in Head Start and Early Head Start programs

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Summer Books

Free books and enrichment activities for low-income children participating in local Food Services Programs

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Adult Literacy Services

Adult Basic Literacy

One-on-one tutoring for English-speaking adults and older teens who want help with reading, writing, and more

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English Language Instruction

One-on-one tutoring in speaking, reading, and writing for adult English language learners

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Workplace Literacy

On-site English language classes for employees who are English language learners

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How You Can Help

Become a Volunteer Tutor

Work with adults or children to build reading and English-language skills.

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Support our Work

Make a difference by improving lives through literacy.

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Volunteers Needed!

Midcoast Literacy is looking for volunteer tutors to work one-on-one with a child (7-14) or adult to improve their literacy. Did you know that 28% of US adults read at the lowest literacy level, or that only 31% of fourth-graders are considered proficient in literacy (NLI, 2026)? You can help people in your community improve their lives through literacy eduction!

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