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Changing Lives Through Adult Literacy

Welcome! Our Mission Statement: Believing that literacy is the foundation for a sustainable community, Washtenaw Literacy provides literacy support, free of charge, to adults through a network of trained tutors. It is our vision to eliminate illiteracy in Washtenaw County. Since 1971, we have been empowering adults through improved literacy with in-person and virtual programs. Join us in changing lives and promoting equity in our community.

Office hours: Monday & Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM and Friday, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM. The office is inside the Ypsilanti District Library at 5577 Whittaker Road.

Click here to view our healthy programming guidelines. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact anyone on our staff.

Calisa shares her literacy journey!

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Washtenaw Literacy offers English as a Second language (ESL) tutoring for adults. Tutoring is free and will help you pursue your goals. We offer in-person and virtual tutoring.

For information about our special short-term family literacy program, click here.

Ready to start today?

1. Attend In-person ESL Community Tutoring. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced learners are welcome. Go to any location to start immediately.

Click here for more information about Winter Community Tutoring.
Click here for information about Spring/Summer Community Tutoring.

Have questions? For in-person community tutoring, email Jaime (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

2. Attend VIRTUAL ESL Community Tutoring. Practice English ONLINE in small groups with tutors.

Click the links below to register for the Winter Semester (Jan-April) of Virtual ESL Community Tutoring. Within 48 hours of registering, you will receive an email containing the Zoom link for your meeting.

Mondays, 2-3:30 PM - Click here to register

Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM - Click here to register

Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM - Click here to register

Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM - Click here to register

Fridays, 2-3:30 PM - Click here to register

Saturdays, 1-2:30 PM - Click here to register

Click the links below to register for the Spring/Summer Semester (May-Aug) of Virtual ESL Community Tutoring. Within 48 hours of registering, you will receive an email containing the Zoom link for your meeting.

Tuesdays, 7-8:30 PM - Click here to register

Wednesdays, 10-11:30 AM - Click here to register

Thursdays, 7-8:30 PM - Click here to register

Fridays, 2-3:30 PM - Click here to register

Saturdays, 1-2:30 PM - Click here to register

Have questions? For virtual community tutoring, email Lara (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

Need a tutor at a different time or location?

Contact Lara at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (734) 337-3442 to schedule an orientation.
Meet with Lara to complete an orientation and to register for a tutor.
Your name will go on a waiting list.
Respond to your volunteer tutor's phone call to set up tutoring sessions with your group.