The Hamilton Literacy Council helps adults improve their literacy skills, providing a strong foundation for learners to work towards their personal and professional goals.
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About the Hamilton Literacy Council
Supporting adult learning since 1973
We are a non-profit, community-based organization and registered charity that provides free basic training in reading, writing, math and computer skills to English-speaking adults in Hamilton. To date, we have helped more than 11,000 Hamiltonians develop and improve their literacy skills through our programs.
HLC courses
Literacy training courses
We offer a range of free adult literacy courses through one-to-one training and small group classes.
Take a look at our course list to find out more.
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Whether you want to become a volunteer tutor or board member, there are many ways to get involved and help support the Hamilton Literacy Council.
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What’s happening
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Check out what’s happening at the Hamilton Literacy Council and stay up to date on our latest news, courses and events.
Exciting news – we are moving!
We are pleased to announce that we will be moving to a new location on July 8th, 2026. (more…)
Professional Development Workshop on April 11th
The Hamilton Literacy Council hosted another successful Professional Development workshop on April 11th with our dedicated volunteers, exploring Orton–Gillingham–based resources to better support students with learning challenges and neurodiverse learners.…
Our Funding Partners
We’re proud to receive funding for our literacy programs from these trusted partners:
