Midcoast Literacy

Improving Lives Through Literacy

For Children & Families โ†’

For Adults โ†’

Get Involved โ†’

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)

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

Summer Books

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

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

English Language Instruction

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

Workplace Literacy

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

How You Can Help

Become a Volunteer Tutor

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

Support our Work

Make a difference by improving lives through literacy.ย 

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Author-to-Author: Monica Wood & Lewis Robinson

Join us in Brunswick on May 2nd for our spring Author-to-Author fundraiser featuring Maine authors Monica Wood and Lewis Robinson reading from their work and in conversation about craft and the power of words.

News & Events

Read about upcoming events and our latest Success Stories from our programs.

Mar 16, 2026

Author-to-Author: Monica Wood & Lewis Robinson

Midcoast Literacy’s spring Author-to-Author event on May 2nd features Maine authors Monica […]

Mar 09, 2026

Read Together Tutor Training

Train to become a volunteer tutor in our Read Together program working […]

Feb 25, 2026

Karen & Samantha

Success Story

This monthโ€™s Success Story celebrates the longtime partnership of learner Samantha and […]