The Family Literacy Center
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Our Mission
We strive to empower children, young adults, and their families to enhance the quality of their lives through education, support, advocacy, and opportunity. We accomplish this through appropriate neighborhood-based services.
Our Vision
is to put books into the hands of children to encourage them and their parents to read. We accomplish this by offering a friendly, community environment where kids and their parents can come to check out books, do homework, play games, and work on crafts.
Our History
The Family Literacy Center opened its doors in 2002. The FLC was originally funded by a Rhode Island Education Reading Grant. After the grant expired, the Lincoln School Department and the Town of Lincoln began funding the program. As of July 2010, the Center became funded solely by the Town of Lincoln and fundraising efforts. We now have over 12,000 books on our shelves, and more than 2300 members.
Meet the Staff
Director
Ms. Kelley Dwyer
Kelley is the Family Literacy Center's director after helping with activities for many years. She manages all the day to day activites of the Center as well as the administrative duties of running a non-profit organization. Kelley has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology.
Assistant Director
Mrs. Terri-Lynn Longpre
Terri is the Family Literacy Center's Assistant Director. She assists with the day to day administration and programming duties. Terri also serves as the Grant Coordinator for the Lincoln Prevention Coalition. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three children, cooking, and reading.
Homework Helpers
High School Students
These Lincoln High School students are available most days from 2pm until closing time. Assistance is offered in all school subjects. They can help with homework & also enjoy playing games with the students once homework has been completed!
Volunteer Opportunities
The Family Literacy Center welcomes volunteers aged 16 years and older to join us!
We are happy to collaberate with local schools and clubs to fufill required volunteer service hours. Volunteers will engage with after-school patrons through games and outside play, light organizing, putting books away, prepping crafts and other duties as assigned.
Please note:
* Students MUST inquire about volunteering and scheduling (NOT a parent or guardian!!)
*As there are limited volunteer spots, please plan accordingly! (Spots fill VERY quickly....Do NOT wait until the last minute)
To inquire how YOU can make a difference at the Family Literacy Center, please call us at 401-762-4900
