Midcoast Literacy

Improving Lives Through Literacy

For Children & Families โ†’

For Adults โ†’

Get Involved โ†’

Family Literacy Services

Read Together

Year-round, one-on-one, free tutoring for children in grades 1-8 who are reading below grade level (fluent English speakers and English language learners)

Read with Me

Early childhood literacy programming and free books for families with children ages 0-5 in Head Start and Early Head Start programs

Summer Books

Free books and enrichment activities for low-income children participating in local Food Services Programs

Adult Literacy Services

Adult Basic Literacy

One-on-one tutoring for English-speaking adults and older teens who want help with reading, writing, and more

English Language Instruction

One-on-one tutoring in speaking, reading, and writing for adult English language learners

Workplace Literacy

On-site English language classes for employees who are English language learners

How You Can Help

Become a Volunteer Tutor

Work with adults or children to build reading and English-language skills.

Support our Work

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We are hiring for a Read With Me Site Instructor!

The Site instructor leads Read With Me sessions at Head Start Centers in Lincoln County: modeling effective read-aloud techniques, engaging children and adults in literacy-building discussions and projects, and distributing free books.ย 

News & Events

Read about upcoming events and our latest Success Stories from our programs.

Jun 03, 2026

Annual Meeting & Celebration 2026

Past Events

Midcoast Literacy held its Annual Meeting & Celebration in Bath on May […]

May 26, 2026

Workplace Literacy at Wild Oats

Success Story

This monthโ€™s story celebrates five years of our Workplace Literacy program at […]

Apr 27, 2026

Cheryl & Sabiqa

Success Story

This month, we celebrate the hard work of Sabiqa, a junior at […]