Hillsborough Literacy Council

07/31/2026

Language learning tips in today's NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/language-learning-tools/

Did you know that you can access the New York Times, including Cooking and Games, with your Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library card? https://hcplc.org/research/new-york-times

Software and appsReady to Move Beyond Duolingo? These 5 Things Can Help You Master a New Language.Published July 20, 2026Ben Keough/NYT WirecutterBy Matthew GuayWhen I moved to Thailand with my parents in 2000 at the age of 11, I wasn’t particularly enthused about learning a new language. But I di...

06/18/2026

Students and tutors (and past students and tutors)! We would love for you to contribute to our 40th anniversary edition of Visions magazine!

This year's theme is "Celebrating 40 Years of Literacy and Language Learning".

Please send your submissions to: [email protected]

Check out all of our past issues here:

Visions Each year, HLC asks our students to write a personal essay or story that shares their thoughts and experiences. The resulting publication is called Visions. Each submission represents our students’ specific learning stages. We celebrate their achievements by not editing or changing a singl...

06/03/2026

HLC fundraiser at Tampa Kendra Scott: June 7th, 2026 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

05/22/2026

Join our team! Library Services is seeking a Library Service & Technology Guide (Tier 1) to support the library’s Adult Literacy unit.

This position involves the intake of new adult literacy students, English language learners, and literacy tutors. Job duties include providing customer service and clerical support related to adult literacy and library programming.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing and organizing content in Microsoft Excel and other software and will have a strong background in customer service with skills in professional communication via phone, email, and in-person.

Bilingual skills (speaking and writing proficiency in English and Spanish) are highly desirable.

This requisition will close once 50 applications are received or on June 4, 2026, whichever happens first. Job Overview Performs professional library duties and provides on-site technical assistance in order to provide and maintain timely and effective customer service to Library customers. Ideal Ca...

05/12/2026

Check out all of the summer reading offerings at your local libraries.

Summer reading from June 1 – July 31, 2026.

04/21/2026

04/16/2026

Check out this learning opportunity from our friends at Bruton Memorial Library

Practice your Everyday English by chatting with library staff and others who are learning English, just like you!