Books are the treasured wealth of the world
and the fit inheritance of generations and nations.
Henry David Thoreau

Culpeper Literacy Council (CLC) is a non profit organization, funded by grants, donations, and fund raising events.

CLC serves to “promote, coordinate and facilitate planning and development of literacy services for adults 18 years of age or older in Culpeper County, Virginia”

They offer FREE group classes and individual tutoring to adults who want to learn to read.  the Culpeper Literacy Council  helps adults who want to improve basic reading skills, obtain a GED or learn English as a second language (ESOL).  El/Civic classes are offered that concentrate on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, U.S. naturalization procedures, civic participation, US history and government , and life skills.

Volunteer tutors make up the workforce at CLC. There are also several part time staff members who perform and assume administrative, coordination, and instruction duties.

CLC offers  “tutor training” for new volunteers several times a year.  Please visit their website or call the number below for more information.

Culpeper Literacy Council
415  South Main Street
Culpeper, VA  22701
540-825-5804

“Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.”  Sir Richard Steele