Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council
We are a volunteer, non-profit organization aiming to improve adult literacy in Plymouth-Canton and surrounding areas of Western Wayne County. Our mission is to provide adults in Western Wayne County who have limited English language abilities in developing vital reading, writing, and communication skills to help them participate in the community and reach their potential in life.
Community Literacy Council's Inclusion and Anti-Harassment Policy
At CLC we work with people from many different cultures and backgrounds. CLC is a safe place, absent of xenophobic, racist, and sexist language and behavior. Further, sexual harassment of any form will not be tolerated. Our values at CLC support our beliefs of inclusivity and respect for all people. Our learners are shown the kindness, respect, and grace that each member of our CLC family deserves, so that they may continue to thrive in our community.
Since 1985, the Plymouth-Canton Community Literacy Council (CLC) has been empowering adults with English literacy skills below a 9th-grade level—free of charge! Most of our learners are adults new to the U.S., often connected to the automotive industry, who are learning English as a second language (ESL).
We need YOU!
Volunteer as an English tutor and help:
Adults improve their English skills
Families integrate into our community
Children succeed in their education
Your support changes lives and strengthens our community.
Ready to help?
Learn more or sign up today: https://www.plymouthcantonliteracy.org/become-a-tutor
Register for Tutor Training: https://www.plymouthcantonliteracy.org/become-a-tutor
New Conversation Group:
CLC has partnered with Westland Public Library, 6123 Central City Parkway in Westland, to provide an ESL conversation group! Weekly conversation groups are on Wednesdays from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. All adult English language learners are welcome to attend. For more information: info@plymouthcantonliteracy.org
In-Person and Online at Plymouth District Library
Plymouth District Library offers free Zoom and In-person Conversation Groups and Reading Clubs for English Language Learners.
ELL Conversation Group meets Mondays from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. You do not need to preregister for our in-person conversation group.
Sign-Up Here for our Monday Zoom conversation group from 10:00 am - 11:30 am: Plymouth District Library in-person Conversation Group
Page By Page Intermediate ELL Book Club meets Wednesdays from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm via Zoom only.
Sign-Up Here: Plymouth District Library Virtual Book Club
In-Person and Online at Canton Public Library
Canton Public Library offers free Conversation Groups and Reading Groups for English Language Learners.
ELL Conversation Group meets on Thursdays from 10:00 am - 11:00 am - via Zoom
ELL Conversation Group meets on Fridays from 9:30 am - 11:00 am - In person
ELL Reading Group meets every Friday from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - In person
ELL Advanced Book Club meets every other Friday from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Advanced Book Club - In person
Here is the information on how to register for conversation group: English Language Learners Program at Canton Public Library
In-Person at Northville District Library
Northville District Library offers free Conversation Groups for English Language Learners.
ESL Beginners Conversation Group meets on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - In person
Here is information on NDL's online Conversation Group and Zoom link: English as a Second Language Program at Northville District Library
In-Person and Online at Connection Church in Canton
Connection Church, 3855 S. Sheldon Road in Canton offers conversation groups at the following times:
Tuesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - In Person Conversation Group for Intermediate Learners
Saturdays mornings: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - In Person Conversation Group for Beginners
Saturday mornings: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Zoom Conversation Group for Intermediate Learners
Saturdays ELL Book Club: 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Zoom Book Club for Intermediate Learners
Contact Joyce for more information: 734-890-2050 or joycesilagy@gmail.com
In-Person at St. John's Episcopal Church in Plymouth
St. John's Church offers free Conversation Groups for English Language Learners.
Free Day Care available
Located at 574 S. Sheldon Road in Plymouth, MI
ELL Conversation Group meets Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
New to Zoom? Here's a great tutorial to help you be more comfortable using Zoom: Zoom YouTube Tutorial
Volunteer
In 2024 , 165 CLC tutors devoted over 12,500 hours to help learners:
Get a Job
Return to School
Pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Pass the Citizenship Exam
Talk to your children's teachers
Talk to your doctors
Comprehensive Tutor Training for our volunteers. Learn more about becoming a tutor and register for our next class HERE
Become a student
We offer the following services to enhance the lives of individuals in our community:
STUDENTS:
One-on-One Tutoring for adults 18 and older who need help with basic reading, writing, English conversation, or English as a Second Language (ESL). Click here to register for a one-on-one tutor.
Conversation Groups for adults learning to speak English as a second language. Click here for printable copy of conversation groups and book clubs.
ELL Book Clubs for English language learners looking to improve their reading and conversation skills by discussing articles and books.
ESL Classes located at Starkweather Academy. Registration is required. Click here for more information.
Community Literacy Council featured on WDET
WDET, National Public Radio, featured CLC in a broadcast that focused on how businesses and organizations in Canton were responding to the pandemic. It takes a lot of courage to travel to a new country, learn a new language, navigate a pandemic, and ask for help. Our students are adventurous and brave individuals. And our tutors are Rock Stars!
Here's the broadcast link: https://wdet.org/posts/2021/05/03/90909-english-language-learner-program-helps-canton-residents-connect-from-around-the-world/
Check this out...
Community Literacy Council is featured on WDET 101.9 FM.
Here is the link to the journalism piece created by Feature Reporter Laura Herberg:
Feel free to Contact Us
Email: info@plymouthcantonliteracy.org
P.O. Box 6364
Plymouth, MI 48170 - 6364
Phone Number: (734) 589-0011
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