Hillsborough Literacy Council

Join our team! Library Services is seeking a Library Service & Technology Guide (Tier 1) to support the library’s Adult Literacy unit.

This position involves the intake of new adult literacy students, English language learners, and literacy tutors. Job duties include providing customer service and clerical support related to adult literacy and library programming.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing and organizing content in Microsoft Excel and other software and will have a strong background in customer service with skills in professional communication via phone, email, and in-person.

Bilingual skills (speaking and writing proficiency in English and Spanish) are highly desirable.

Library Service & Technology Guide - Tier 1 (Adult Literacy) This requisition will close once 50 applications are received or on June 4, 2026, whichever happens first. Job Overview Performs professional library duties and provides on-site technical assistance in order to provide and maintain timely and effective customer service to Library customers. Ideal Ca...

Check out all of the summer reading offerings at your local libraries.

One Country Summer reading from June 1 – July 31, 2026.

Check out this learning opportunity from our friends at Bruton Memorial Library

Practice your Everyday English by chatting with library staff and others who are learning English, just like you!

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In 2026 (so far) HLC volunteers have spent over 1100 hours tutoring students.

We are thankful for all of our volunteers and the many hours they have dedicated to helping people to learn to read and write, and helping people to learn to speak English.

https://tampatheatre.org/movie/the-truth-about-reading/
HLC is holding a free screening of the movie "The Truth About Reading" at the Tampa Theatre on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:30pm. We hope that you can join us.

The Truth About Reading - Tampa Theatre FREE COMMUNITY SCREENING Join Tampa Theatre and the Hillsborough Literacy Council for an evening of film and conversation exploring a quiet problem that impacts the lives of children and adults across the country. From Emmy-Award®...

The 2025 edition of Visions is now available on our website: https://hillsboroughliteracy.org/visions/

Thank you to everyone who contributed.

Each year, HLC asks our students to write a personal essay or story that shares their thoughts and experiences. The resulting publication is called Visions. Each submission represents our students’ specific learning stages. We celebrate their achievements by not editing or changing a single word. To view issues of years past, please click on the links below.

If you would like a print copy, please contact us: [email protected]