Your Journey to Better Reading Starts Here
Many adults in South Carolina struggle with reading in silence. Whether you want to read to your grandchildren, follow a promotion track at work, or simply navigate daily life with more confidence, Literacy SC is here to help. Our private reading tutoring and Reading Lab classes are tailored for the way adults learn—with respect, privacy, and practical goals.
Why Join an Adult Reading Program?
Our learners often come to us because they want to:
- Read Medical Labels: Understand prescriptions and health documents without help.
- Advance at Work: Fill out digital applications and read safety manuals.
- Family Connection: Read a bedtime story or help with a child’s homework.
- Daily Independence: Confidently use GPS, read menus, and handle banking.
How Our Programs Work
At Literacy SC, we remove the barriers to education. We don’t use “school-style” desks, tons of tests, or judgmental grading. Instead, we offer:
- Free Instruction: Our private reading tutoring plus all of our basic reading classes are 100% free of charge.
- Flexible Locations: With 27 partner sites across South Carolina, including the Reading Lab @ Richland Library Main, we meet you where you are.
- Proven Curriculum: We use the science of reading, a step-by-step roadmap that builds your sounds and comprehension skills from the ground up.
- Trained Support: You will work with staff-led classes or trained volunteer tutors who are dedicated to your success.
You don’t have to wonder “what if” anymore. Taking the first step is the hardest part, so we’ve made it simple. Whether you are looking for adult reading tutoring and classes in Columbia, Aiken, Saluda Counties, our door is open to you.




