Literacy Volunteers Capital Region

10/23/2026

Join us on November 4th at the Guilderland Public Library to learn about becoming a volunteer tutor! We will host two sessions - 10am and 3pm. Please reach out to Steph to register at [email protected].

10/20/2026

Come out and support us while eating some tasty food!

10/11/2026

The Fall Festival of Literacy is rapidly approaching! This is a celebration of successes had by our adult learners. The event will take place in the Auditorium (1st floor) at the Albany Public Library (161 Washington Ave, Albany) on October 24 at 1PM. Doors open at 12:30PM. We'll hear from our learners and tutors who will read a narrative that they wrote. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Please let us know if you plan to attend! [email protected] or call 518-244-4650.

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10/06/2026

How do you celebrate your learners?

09/30/2026

LVCR would like to wish a warm welcome to our new Program Coordinator, Kelly! She holds degrees in German Studies, English Literature, and Experimental Humanities from Montana State University and New York University, and is also working toward her Doctorate in English Literature at SUNY Albany. Her career has been shaped by experiences, languages, and literatures from around the world, and she strives to foster caring and creative connections wherever she goes. Whether it’s finding ways to serve LVCR’s communities, building cutting edge classes, or picking up yet another niche hobby (go karting, chocolatiering, horology, skydiving, knitting, shark watching…), she’s always up for something new. She’s thrilled to be a part of LVCR’s upcoming adventures!

09/25/2026

Join us next Wednesday, September 30th at 3pm to learn about our EverybodyWins Power Lunch Program where mentors read to children during their lunch and help foster a love of reading. 📖 Email Nancy to learn more: [email protected]

09/22/2026

Tell us what materials you use!

09/18/2026

We would like to welcome Caroline, who will be joining our team for a year of service with AmeriCorps! She will be serving as the Community Engagement and Sustainability Coordinator for Rensselaer County.

Caroline earned her degree in Anthropology from Connecticut College in 2025, has a deep interest in service, sustainability, and non-profit management. Caroline is also a musician and artist and is motivated by art as a tool for community building and engagement. She is excited to contribute to LVCR's mission this year!

09/15/2026

This week is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week! At LVCR, we help adults build the reading, writing, English language, and other skills they need to reach their goals and feel more confident in their everyday lives.

Every learner has a story. Every new skill opens a door. And every volunteer tutor can make a difference.

09/03/2026

LVCR attended a community roundtable at this past week! We got to meet other community organizations, speak about our programs, and talk to students about how they can get involved in their community. What a great way to start the school year!