National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week – September 20-24, 2021

Join us all week long to celebrate and support Adult Education & Family Literacy Week!

Note: You must be a TLC student to participate.

Monday, Sept. 20th – Writing Contest
Tell us why adult education matters to you in 25-50 words.

Submit a 25-50 word response (3-5 sentences) on why adult education matters to you. Be creative and write from your heart! You can write your response in a poem or lyric form.

The first prize winner will receive a $150 gift card! The second place winner will receive a $100 gift card. 

Click the button below to submit your response or email your response to mgonzalez@tlcchicago.org. Deadline: Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Enter Here

Please note: All submissions will be submitted to the Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition Writing Contest and be entered to win a $150 gift card. Click here for more information.

Wednesday, Sept. 22nd – Book Pick Up at TLC
Visit The Learning Center and pick up a book for yourself and for a child in your family.

Please complete the following form to receive a book for yourself and for a child in your family. Books will be ready for pick up at The Learning Center (2153 S. Millard Avenue, Chicago, IL 60623) on Wednesday, September 22nd from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Pick Up Form

If you are unable to pick up your book(s), please call The Learning Center at (773) 277-3111 to schedule a different pick up time.

Thursday, Sept. 23rd – Virtual Rally at 11 AM
Join the Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition VIRTUAL Adult Education Rally!

Support adult education and hear from elected officials, providers, and students over Zoom. Click the button below to register and receive the Zoom link. The virtual rally will begin at 11 AM.

Register Today!