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Literacy Tutors Needed; Free Training Provided
The Champaign County Literacy Council needs additional volunteer tutors to help adult students improve their reading and math skills, and is offering free tutor training.
Summer Reading Club Kick-off June 6
As its last program, the Urbana Celebrates Reading program will help the Champaign County Library launch its 2009 Summer Reading Club, Saturday, June 6, 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the library, 1060 Scioto St., Urbana.
Reading Program to Visit Cedar Bog
The Urbana Celebrates Reading program will visit Cedar Bog Nature Preserve for its next monthly program, Monday, May 18.
Reading Program to Feature Community Garden
Plans for a new community garden in Urbana will be presented to guests at the next Urbana Celebrates Reading Program, Monday, March 16, at the Champaign County Library.
SCRABBLE Tournament to Support Adult Literacy Program
Businesses, organizations and family and friends are invited to join in fun, friendly competition in the Champaign County Literacy Council’s third annual Spellebration for Literacy, a SCRABBLE® tournament to raise funds for the council’s adult literacy program.
Dulcimer Club at Reading Program Feb. 17
The Champaign County Dulcimer Club will be the featured guest of the February 17 Urbana Celebrates Reading program, which will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Champaign County Community Center auditorium.
Sheriff's Office Dog to Visit Reading Program
Guests at the next Urbana Celebrates Reading program, Monday, January 12, will get to meet Bailey, the bloodhound who serves the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.
Adult Literacy Tutors Needed; Free Training Available
Free training is available for individuals interested in tutoring adults in reading as a volunteer with the Champaign County Literacy Council. Tutors meet one-on-one with adults who want to improve their reading skills.
Christmas Storytime at Library
The Champaign County Library and Urbana Celebrates Reading will present a Family Christmas Storytime Monday, December 22 at the library.
Free Literacy Tutor Training Offered
Free training is available for individuals interested in tutoring adults in reading as a volunteer with the Champaign County Literacy Council. Tutors meet one-on-one with adults who want to improve their reading skills.
