Free Adult Education in Chatham County
SAVE THE DATE! Celebrated, best-selling author Daniel Wallace headlines the 2026 Chatham Literacy’s Spring For Literacy Luncheon at Governors Club, Wednesday, April 22nd from 11:00am-2:00pm. Author of six novels, including Big Fish, that became a movie, Wallace will discuss his new short story collection, Beneath the Moon and the Long Dead Stars. As one reviewer […]
On December 18, Chatham Literacy hosted the 1st Annual Light Up for Literacy Benefit Telethon, a joyful, high-energy day celebrating learning, community, and generosity. Streaming live from 79 West in Pittsboro, the telethon brought together supporters from across Chatham County and beyond — both in person and online — to champion adult literacy. Thanks to […]
Chatham Literacy’s 2025 Fall for Literacy Luncheon was an uplifting celebration of learning, resilience, and community connection. Held at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center, the annual fundraiser brought together supporters, volunteers, and readers to honor the power of literacy to transform lives. View the highlights of the event here. | View even more […]
Save the Date! Chatham Literacy’s upcoming “Fall for Literacy” event, set for Oct. 30th at the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center in Pittsboro, will feature journalist and author Steven Petrow. The 2024 N.C. Piedmont Laureate, Petrow has written essays on aging, health, and civility for The Washington Post and The New York Times, as […]
The Power of Stories: Marjorie Hudson’s Message On May 15th, the Chatham Literacy community gathered at Governors Club in Chapel Hill for a truly inspiring event: the annual Spring for Literacy Luncheon. This year’s gathering was not only a celebration of storytelling and the power of literacy, but also a resounding success, raising $42,300 to […]
Chatham Literacy celebrated its learners with a festive Student Appreciation Event on Tuesday, December 10th. The office was transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with Christmas decorations and a tree that captured everyone’s attention. Learners from ESOL, Financial Literacy, and Citizenship classes gathered to share their experiences and enjoy hot chocolate and Mexican sweet bread. […]
As an author, novelist Jill McCorkle says that books, librarians and public school teachers frequently populate her stories. “And they are often the heroes,” she told the more than 150 people who attended Chatham Literacy’s annual “Fall For Literacy” luncheon Thursday, Oct. 24, at the Chatham County Agricultural & Conference Center. Jim Nass, Chatham Literacy’s […]
Chatham Literacy and Partners Celebrate the Success of the First Annual Day of Service / Volunteer Fair — September 11, 2024 September 11, 2024 marks a significant milestone as Chatham Literacy and its partners hosted the first inaugural Chatham Volunteer Fair. This date was chosen purposefully to honor the spirit of service that emerged from […]
Register As a Vendor Now! WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2024; 3 – 6 pmWHERE: 79 West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub,120 Mosaic Boulevard, Pittsboro, NC 27312 The Chatham Community Engagement Task Force, an alliance of local organizations working for the betterment of our community, will host a volunteer recruitment fair to meet, inform and match […]
Find out how you can serve our community! WHEN: Wednesday, September 11, 2024; 3 – 6 pmWHERE: 79 West Coworking Space & Innovation Hub, 120 Mosaic Boulevard, Pittsboro, NC 27312 The Chatham Community Engagement Task Force invites you to a unique volunteer recruitment fair designed to connect you with local organizations in need of passionate […]
