New Tutor Workshops

Join us at our Spring 2026 Tutor Events

Reading Check-ins

Live in South Carolina? Feeling lost watching your child struggle to read well? Get free 1:1 virtual reading advice  from our family literacy specialist. Book today.

 

Reading Lab

Want to read well? Come on in to our Reading Lab @ Richland Library Main on Assembly in Downtown Columbia, SC.

Signature Ready

Bring your child and work on your handwriting together. Fee covers entire 6-weeks for both parent and child, plus all supplies.

Merch

Fund our programs. Get a cool shirt.

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Helping Central SC Read Well since 1968

We believe anyone can move up and ahead through the power of reading. So, we teach adults and families practical skills in reading, writing and math to build confidence in daily life.

Our flagship free Turning Pages Adult Reading program teaches adults to read well through private tutoring and reading labs.

Other low cost workshops follow our learn more, earn more, do more philosophy for growth and confidence.

Our Programs

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Affordable Classes

Our free classes in and around Columbia, SC, include the Turning Pages Adult Reading Program for one-on-one reading help, Turning Pages Reading Labs, and Road to Work to prepare you for job success. Low-cost programs like Signature Ready: Confident Cursive will help you master handwriting.

Volunteer Events

Help Others

Volunteer. Change Lives.

Kind Words About Us

Words make me imagine and feel things that I have never experienced. I’ve read six big books this past year! SIX! I’m actually reading! I’ve never done that before.”

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Simone

2024 Learner of the Year

“I read words on TV for the first time and understood them!”

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George

Turning Pages Learner

“One of my volunteer buddies mentioned how his grandson has been learning how to read. Said it’s been really transformational for him, that they were excited about all the opportunities he was about to have like GED and driving. Seeing him be so genuinely excited for his grandson was beautiful. Y’all are doing great work! ❤️

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Kimberly T.

Community Supporter

“As a retired teacher, it’s almost a reflex to volunteer in literacy. Helping others through Turning Pages allows me to give back to my community and help others move forward in life.”

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Sharon E.

Volunteer Tutor

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