The Fall Festival of Literacy will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Troy, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. There will be a virtual option for those who do not want to attend in person. We will be joined this year by Carol R. Daggs, author of Saratoga Soul Brandtville Blues.

Join us at 11:30 a.m. for a cash bar and delicious boxed lunch prepared by the chefs of the Hilton Garden Inn. Those wishing to attend virtually can pick up their boxed lunch at the Hilton prior to the event. The program will begin at 12:00 noon. Those attending online will receive the link in advance.

The Fall Festival of Literacy presents life-affirming true stories by our adult literacy students and tutors. Find out how literacy has changed lives for the better. This is a chance for the community to affirm our students for their accomplishments.

For more information, call (518) 244-4650 or contact litvoldirector@aol.com.

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Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County’s Albany Office is now open. Anyone who might like to be a literacy tutor or to volunteer in any way is welcome to join a Volunteer Opportunities Information Session. Check the Events Calendar for details. Please join us in thanking the Albany Public Library for providing a home for us at the Main Branch Library, 161 Washington Avenue, Albany.

LVORC is pleased to invite all tutors and students to return to in-person tutoring. We highly recommend that both students and tutors be vaccinated and if not, follow safety protocols by wearing a mask and keeping a safe distance when meeting.

If you are not comfortable or feeling safe to meet in person, you still have the option to continue instruction remotely for the time being. We will notify you when the NYS Education Department no longer allows this option.

The Watervliet Public Library is open for meetings and masks are required for unvaccinated people.

The Rensselaer Public Library requires advance reservation of tutoring space.

LVORC can provide space on the third floor at 71 First Street. Please contact Marie to make reservations.

The Literacy Zone on Clinton Avenue in Albany can accommodate tutors and learners – please reserve space with Christine.

And of course you can meet outside in area public parks.

If you have questions, please contact LVORC at (518) 244-4650.

Please enjoy Spring 2021 edition of The Reader newsletter. You'll find updates on LVORC's recent activities and the latest news about our programs and services.

The Reader Spring 2021

Don't forget that when you shop on AmazonSmile, a portion of the proceeds of every order will benefit LVORC's free literacy programs and services in Rensselaer County and Albany County.

LVORC is offering in-person meetings, testing and intake with specific safety requirements in place. All visitors to the Sage College Campus are asked to wear a mask while inside any of the buildings on campus including Hart Hall (71 First Street, Troy.)

All students, visitors and volunteers are required to make an appointment before coming to the office. Please call (518) 244-4650 to schedule an appointment.

You can get to know a bit about the many adults who are part of LVORC’s programs by viewing their video testimonials:

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