Literacy Network

Literacy Network LitNet serves to transform the lives of adult learners, both immigrant & U.S.-born... According to the 2014 American Community Survey from the U.S.

The Literacy Network of South Berkshire (LitNet) has been offering free, one-on-one tutoring sessions for adults since 1991. LitNet’s flexible, personalized approach to tutoring enables adult learners to succeed in their jobs, support their families, and engage with their local communities. The organization began by teaching reading skills, and LitNet quickly expanded its curriculum with lessons i

n English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), citizenship test preparation, and adult basic education to better serve the large population of immigrants who live and work in the Berkshires. Census Bureau, about 3,000 individuals in LitNet’s primary service area speak a language other than English at home. The need for high-quality English language instruction in the Berkshires continues to grow. The Berkshire Immigrant Center reports that Berkshire County has the most diverse immigrant population in the state, and a large, growing Latino population, second in the state only to Chicopee. Between 2009 and 2014, the number of South Berkshire residents who spoke a language other than English at home increased by about 30%.

We are grateful to our loyal partners Greylock Federal Credit Union, for their faithful and generous support of LitNet's...
08/31/2026

We are grateful to our loyal partners Greylock Federal Credit Union, for their faithful and generous support of LitNet's missions and services! Greylock, your generosity makes Berkshire County a better place in so many ways! Thank you for your sponsorship of our upcoming annual celebration.

To sponsor, learn more, or buy tickets to our October 3rd event, click here: https://litnetsb.org/event/

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If you were unable to attend LitNet's 3rd annual storytelling event at The Mount earlier this month, here is a recording...
08/29/2026

If you were unable to attend LitNet's 3rd annual storytelling event at The Mount earlier this month, here is a recording of it! Five amazing stories from five amazing LitNet learners, guided to the mic by their storytelling coach, Sheela Clary. Watch here: https://youtu.be/kX33RZIOIW8

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

Read to learn more about our new Learner Liaison, Leesly! ❤️
08/27/2026

Read to learn more about our new Learner Liaison, Leesly! ❤️

Leesly Collins, a former LitNet learner from Colombia, will serve as a bilingual point of contact for the organization's 235 learners from a new Learning Center opening September 1 in Pittsfield.

We are so grateful to be one of the recipients of this generous collective giving effort! More proof that together we ar...
08/27/2026

We are so grateful to be one of the recipients of this generous collective giving effort! More proof that together we are all stronger. Thank you, Otis Woodlands Club Charitable Campaign.

Thank you to Berkshire Health Systems for their continued loyalty in supporting LitNet’s mission and services. We are gr...
08/27/2026

Thank you to Berkshire Health Systems for their continued loyalty in supporting LitNet’s mission and services. We are grateful for your sponsorship of our upcoming annual celebration at Barrington Hall on Saturday, October 3.

See link to sponsor, buy tickets or learn more about the event in link in comments.

More about our new Learning Center in Pittsfield!The first piece of furniture is being delivered today, and a moving tru...
08/26/2026

More about our new Learning Center in Pittsfield!

The first piece of furniture is being delivered today, and a moving truck will be transporting some of the goods from our Lee office (which will remain!) on Monday. Let the games begin!

Interested in being a volunteer tutor?? We need you! Reach out to [email protected] or call 413.358.7672

The Literacy Network, also referred to as LitNet, trains volunteer tutors to help English language learners improve their speaking and writing skills.

We are thrilled to welcome experienced LitNet learner, Leesly Collins, to Team LitNet as our Learner Liaison. In the par...
08/25/2026

We are thrilled to welcome experienced LitNet learner, Leesly Collins, to Team LitNet as our Learner Liaison.

In the part time role, Leesly will work alongside LitNet’s Director of Tutoring, Miguel Silva, to provide even more support and connection to our corps of active and prospective learners.

Leesly, an active and engaged Berkshire County community member , brings just the right stuff to this role. She and Miguel will mostly be based out of LitNet’s new Learning Center in Pittsfield, set to open at 137 North Street in the coming weeks!

Welcome, Leesly! ❤️
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Nos complace enormemente dar la bienvenida a Leesly Collins —una estudiante con experiencia en LitNet— al equipo de la organización, donde asumirá el cargo de Enlace con los Estudiantes.

En este puesto de medio tiempo, Leesly colaborará con Miguel Silva, Director de Tutoría de LitNet, para brindar un mayor apoyo y fortalecer la conexión con nuestro grupo de estudiantes actuales y potenciales.

Leesly, miembro activa y comprometida de la comunidad del condado de Berkshire, aporta las cualidades ideales para este puesto. Tanto ella como Miguel trabajarán principalmente desde el nuevo Centro de Aprendizaje de LitNet en Pittsfield, cuya apertura está prevista para las próximas semanas en el número 137 de North Street.

¡Bienvenida, Leesly! ❤️

Thank you, Blue Q, for being a LOVER OF LEARNING and generously supporting LitNet's annual celebration! We are grateful ...
08/24/2026

Thank you, Blue Q, for being a LOVER OF LEARNING and generously supporting LitNet's annual celebration!

We are grateful for your belief in our mission! We could not do it without you.

Link to sponsor, purchase tickets, or learn more is in comments.

LitNet is fortunate to be loved by the Gilson Family Foundation who are lead sponsors for our upcoming annual celebratio...
08/21/2026

LitNet is fortunate to be loved by the Gilson Family Foundation who are lead sponsors for our upcoming annual celebration! We are so grateful!

LitNet is turning 35 this year and we are ready to celebrate! Mary Spina, a member of the Gilson family, spent many years growing LitNet and loving it from the inside. Thank you, thank you!

For tickets or to sponsor our event see link in comments!

We are grateful to Lee Bank for coming on as one of our annual celebration’s lead sponsors, Champion of Literacy! Thank ...
08/20/2026

We are grateful to Lee Bank for coming on as one of our annual celebration’s lead sponsors, Champion of Literacy! Thank you for valuing what we do and working with us to transform lives in Berkshire County! ❤️

Interesting in sponsoring or attending our event? See link in comments!

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32 Park Street
Lee, MA
01238

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+14132430471

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