Welcome
Welcome to our new site. We will be adding new information and pages frequently, so please check back often for updates.
Please explore our site; find out how you can get help to improve your literacy and numeracy skills, volunteer with the Council or provide financial support for our work.
If you need help with basic reading, writing and math, please call our office at 705.728.7323
Our 9th Annual Barrie Literacy Council Spelling Bee was a huge success!
Click on one of the following links for pictures and stories
Qualifying Rounds in Snap Barrie
Spelling Bee Finals in the Barrie Advance
These are the dates for our upcoming tutor training workshops:
Daytime Workshop
9:30 am- 12:30 pm
March 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and April 13th
The next evening workshop starts Thursday, April 12th and continues:
April 19th, 26th, May 3rd, 10th and finishes Saturday , May 12th 9:30 am to 3:30 pm.
For more information on volunteering as a tutor, please click here.
To talk to a Barrie Literacy Council staff member about our workshops, please call 705.728.7323
or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Our purpose is to help adults in our community improve their basic reading, writing and math skills; to use
these skills in everyday living; to help them reach their goals; and to help them improve their self-esteem
The following interview with former student and BLC board member, Gary Porter will give you an excellent overview of what we do, whether you are a potential student or volunteer with the Council.
Enjoy!
"I can read better now, and that makes me a better person. I now can read the newspaper"
Elaine
"I can read labels in the grocery store, read road signs, the TV guide, the notes the teacher sends me. I was able to set up my e-mail address account"
Kevin
"I have more confidence in myself. I can read very well. I now can read stories that my friend sends me in the mail. I do better in going to the bank. I now have a paying job next door. It gives me some pocket money."
Joanne
"This is how the literacy improved me. With my whole life, reading, communication, my confidence,my understanding of math, watching news or educational programs, and the big one-listening. I have hope for once. There is no holding me back. Look out, here I come!"
Jackie
"Literacy has changed my life. My reading and math and understanding of things have improved. I like coming to class. I have more confidence in myself and I know I am able to do things all by myself. I am also taking horseback lessons. I am very proud of myself."
Karen