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6-week Confident Cursive class for adult + child.

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New Tutor Workshops

Join us at our Fall 2026 Tutor Events

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We have a lot of volunteer options! From longer roles (tutors and board members) to done in a day options. Find where you fit in!

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Reading Lab

Visit our Reading Lab @ Richland Library Main in Downtown Columbia, SC.

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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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Service That Scales

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

Plenty to Do

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At Literacy SC, our volunteers are the operational backbone of our statewide mission. Come take a seat at the table in the fight for South Carolina’s right to read well.

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Teach adults to read well. Free training.

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Check in on tutors & learners monthly.

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Volunteer as an assistant in our local classes.

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