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Core Values:


Respect for every one, around the clock every day
Empower volunteers and staff to provide quality service
Assist the community by providing a spectrum of literacy services
Develop curriculum and services to respond to the changing literacy needs of the community
Implement innovative technology and techniques
Network to identify resources and partnerships
Guide all participants in achieving their goals




Literacy Counsil of Reading-Berks

Welcome! We are one of the oldest literacy councils in Pennsylvania, with over 44 years of service to the community. We have helped thousands of adults reach their goals; however, we continue to face new challenges, and need your help! Please look around our site and stop back often!

Please Help!

We need volunteers for the following:

* Tutoring
* Board Members
* Committee Members
* Special Project Volunteers




The dignity of Sidney Poitier

Did you know Sidney Poitier couldn't read when he was 15 years old, yet he still wanted to be an actor? Click here and read his story.

View Our 2012 Annual Report Tutor/Student Awards Dinner and Annual Membership Meeting 2011



Book Bonanza

Click here to read about the Literacy Council's role in the Annual Berks County Book Bonanza.


Drop-off information for the Book Bonanza.



Citizenship Preparation Classes
Citizenship Preparation Classes

The next series will be held at the Joan M. Breisch Adult Learning Center in West Lawn on Saturday, June 1, 8, 15 and 22, 2013, 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.


Listen to Our Podcasts!
Listen to Our Podcasts!

We’re all about doing great work in Berks County. Listen as Ryan Breisch and his guests talk about “Doing Great Work”




News!Citizenship Preparation Classes

Click here to read about breaking down the language barrier.



2013 Tutor/Student Awards Dinner Photos Tutor/Student Awards Dinner and Annual Membership Meeting 2011

Click here to view pictures from this year's dinner held on Monday, April 22, 2013, at Immanuel UCC, Shillington.

Click here to view highlights from this year's dinner.