Upcoming Events
Once Upon a Time: Family Literacy Resource Fair on September 25, 2025
The Literacy Connection's annual resource fair is FREE and open to the community! This year, enjoy a fairytale-themed evening of family activities, resources, and entertainment. Step into your own storybook through family literacy! All are invited and welcome to attend. Donations will be gratefully accepted.
Location: Centre of Elgin - Heritage Ballroom, 100 Symphony Way, Elgin, IL 60120
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Are you a community member interested in partnering with us on this event and promoting your organization or company? Sponsorship opportunities are available! Visit our event website below or contact the office for more details.
Past Events
2025 Poetry Festival Fundraiser
At our first-ever poetry festival on April 12, 2025, our community came together to celebrate language and poetry, be inspired by the creativity in our community, and support The Literacy Connection at our spring fundraiser. Thanks to all our participants, speakers, judges, and supporters. This all-day event culminated in an evening open mic & Poetry Slam. Congratulations to Campbell Jochaniewicz (pictured below in blue with our judges) on winning the Poetry Slam! Additionally, thanks to Elgin Poet Laureate Aron Ryan for participating and sharing a commemorative poem for the festival.
40 Years of Literacy Community Celebration
Thanks to all who attended our free community celebration on September 26, 2024, celebrating our 40th anniversary! We loved seeing past and present tutors, learners, volunteers, and staff there, as well as over 25 community partners who shared resources. Special thanks to all our event volunteers, event sponsors, our face painter Annabel Ehreth, and our performers: Grupo Folklorico Quetzal and Michael Herndon. Literacy has a bright future in this community because of people and partners like you. Happy 40th to The Literacy Connection, and here's to many more years of literacy ahead!
