Durham Literacy Center

Durham Literacy Center

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The Durham Literacy Center is the leading independent nonprofit dedicated to providing free literacy services to adults and out-of-school youth in Durham.

In the midst of Durham’s exciting growth and change, the Durham Literacy Center remains the leading independent adult literacy provider in Durham County, the only community-based organization focused entirely on adult literacy. The Durham Literacy Center …
- Teaches adults to read and write
- Provides English classes for immigrant adults
- Prepares out-of-school youth and adult learners to pass hi

Photos from Durham Literacy Center's post 05/14/2026

Thank You for Celebrating with Us Our 19th Annual Leaders in Literacy Event. Check out our May 2026 Newsletter at our link below!

https://ow.ly/zH5f50YZMi3

04/20/2026

There is still time to register for our 19th Leaders in Literacy Luncheon, hosted by the Durham Literacy Center is around the corner. You may register online or by using the QR code on the invitation. Reserve your seat!

RSVP: https://ow.ly/WnSm50YJ3fU

If you are not able to attend the event but would like to donate, use this link: https://give.durhamliteracy.org/give/772713/ #!/donation/checkout

04/17/2026

Happy Friday! The 19th Leaders in Literacy Luncheon, hosted by the Durham Literacy Center is around the corner. You may register online or by using the QR code on the invitation. Please RSVP by Monday, April 20,2026 to reserve your seat!

RSVP: https://ow.ly/WnSm50YJ3fU

If you are not able to attend the event but would like to donate, use this link: https://give.durhamliteracy.org/give/772713/ #!/donation/checkout

04/16/2026

Happy Thursday! The 19th Leaders in Literacy Luncheon, hosted by the Durham Literacy Center is around the corner. You may register online or by using the QR code on the invitation. Please RSVP by Monday, April 20,2026 to reserve your seat!

RSVP: https://ow.ly/WnSm50YJ3fU

If you are not able to attend the event but would like to donate, use this link: https://give.durhamliteracy.org/give/772713/ #!/donation/checkout

04/15/2026

Happy Wednesday! The 19th Leaders in Literacy Luncheon, hosted by the Durham Literacy Center is around the corner. You may register online or by using the QR code on the invitation. Please RSVP by Monday, April 20,2026 to reserve your seat!

RSVP: https://ow.ly/WnSm50YJ3fU

If you are not able to attend the event but would like to donate, use this link: https://give.durhamliteracy.org/give/772713/ #!/donation/checkout

04/14/2026

Happy Tuesday! The 19th Leaders in Literacy Luncheon, hosted by the Durham Literacy Center is around the corner. You may register online or by using the QR code on the invitation. Please RSVP by Monday, April 20,2026 to reserve your seat!

RSVP: https://ow.ly/WnSm50YJ3fU

If you are not able to attend the event but would like to donate, use this link: https://give.durhamliteracy.org/give/772713/ #!/donation/checkout

02/24/2026

Get ready for an inspiring celebration of impact, leadership, and life-changing literacy.
Formal invitation to follow.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a leader who believed deeply in justice, education, and service. At the Durham Literacy Center, we continue his dream by empowering adults through literacy and learning. Education is a powerful tool for change, and together, we can help build a more just and equitable community.

As Executive Director, I invite you to honor Dr. King’s legacy today by serving, learning, and uplifting others—through volunteering, supporting literacy, or simply choosing kindness and action.

12/09/2025

Durham Public Schools have cancelled classes for Tuesday, December 9, therefore the Durham Literacy Center office will be closed and all classes cancelled. At the moment we plan to open on Wednesday morning at 9:00 as usual.

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1905 Chapel Hill Rd
Durham, NC
27707

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
5pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
5pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
5pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
5pm - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 12pm