Topeka Literacy Council

Have you heard the news? We're the Community Spotlight Organization on KPR!

KPR Community Spotlight: Topeka Literacy Council The Topeka Literacy Council is a nonprofit organization of volunteers who help adults learn to read and write to improve their economic standing and self esteem. Our tutoring service is free, one-to-one and confidential. We also teach English as a second language, GED preparation, and basic math ski...

📣 We've Moved!

Come celebrate with us at the Topeka Literacy Council Open House and see our new office location!

📅 August 25, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
📍 Kansas NEA Building, Room 212
715 SW 10th Ave., Topeka
🚪 Please enter through the rear entrance

Enjoy light refreshments, meet our team, and learn how TLC helps adults improve literacy skills throughout our community. Interested in volunteering? We'd love to talk with you!

Over the weekend we moved to our new office in the KNEA building. Our new address is:

Topeka Literacy Council, Inc.
715 SW 10th Avenue Room 212
Topeka, KS 66612-1686

A big thanks to all the volunteers who helped with the move - you are the best!

Our office hours will remain the same:
10:30am-4:00pm
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

When visiting you will need to use the intercom an inform the receptionist that you are visiting the Topeka Literacy Council office and they will let you in.
Please come visit us at our new digs!

We have a new e-mail address!
It is
[email protected]

Literacy Matters: Medication Low literacy skills affect one's ability to confidently participate in the world around them.

"All you have to do is want to learn"
We are here for anyone who wants to learn, or who wants to help others to learn. Contact us today to find out more!

Man learning to read at 66 encourages others: ‘All you have to do is want to learn’ The 66-year-old has been working on his reading and writing skills through a literacy program run with the help of volunteers.

Know someone who wants to learn to be a better English speaker and reader? Check out this new class that we are starting in October:

Looking forward to being a part of this next weekend!

The Kansas Book Festival is just a week away! On Saturday, Sept. 20, explore 50+ outdoor exhibitors—including individual authors, regional presses, and literacy nonprofits. Browse books from ten publishers, including University Press of Kansas, Meadowlark Press, Flint Hills Publishing, Anamcara Press, and University of Nebraska Press.

For a full list of exhibitors, visit https://www.kansasbookfestival.com/festival-2/exhibitors/.

Announcing the dates for our fall tutor training workshop!