Join us for Literacy 24/7 -- March 7 - 13, 2010
Open a book.
Change a life.
Authors Kevin Henkes, Amy Recob, Michelle Wildgen and National Book Award finalist Sean B. Carroll will be among the authors who will be a part of the week-long celebration of literacy!
You can participate by collecting pledges from friends and family for each hour you read during the week. Your pledges will support those who are building literacy skills for a better life. Learn More.



VIDEO: Literacy Network program helps parents connect with schools and helps teachers learn Spanish
An innovative program at the Goodman Community Center encourages parents to improve their English language skills and connect with their children's teachers.

Read about our strategic initiatives
We just completed work on our strategic initiatives for the next three years. We welcome your input on ways that we can achieve these initiatives.

Our Mission
Mission Statement: Literacy Network teaches reading, writing and speaking skills to Dane County adults and families so they can achieve financial independence, good health and greater involvement in community life.

Vision Statement: Every person in Dane County will have the literacy skills needed to independently pursue their life goals, support their family and be active in their community.

Values Statement: Persistence - Learner persistence requires encouragement from dedicated volunteers and staff.

Quality - Prepared, responsive and culturally competent staff and volunteers ensure high-quality outcomes.

Flexibility - Personalized approaches to education encourage learners as they pursue individual goals.

Teamwork - We achieve more by working together, valuing everyone's contributions and clearly communicating.

Founded in 1974 as a non-profit organization, Literacy Network has been a United Way Agency since 1979. Literacy Network is also a member of Wisconsin Literacy.

We provide learner-centered literacy services to Dane County adults through one-to-one tutoring of reading, writing, and English speaking skills. We also offer ESL classes to the community. All programs are free of charge.

Every year, our learners achieve life goals through literacy, such as:

• Reading to children
• Reading a newspaper
• Understanding directions from a medical provider.
• Communicating with their child's teacher
• Developing a résumé
• Improving basic skills to earn a GED or get a better job.