Learn to Read

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.

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Calisa shares her literacy journey!

Learn to Read

Washtenaw Literacy can help you with reading and writing. Our programs will help you meet your goals. Tutoring is free. We offer both in-person and virtual tutoring.

Ready to start?

Join Community Tutoring today! Click here our Ypsilanti and Dexter locations. Click here for our Dexter location (coming soon). Or, call Lara at 734-337-3442 for more information.

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.
Respond to your volunteer tutor's phone call to set up tutoring sessions.