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  • How to help
  • About Us
  • Classes
  • Events
  • Our Sponsors
  • Resources

PROGRAMS

Adult English Classes

We provide small-group English classes for speakers of other languages. in our classes, students will learn about American holidays, discuss current events, and more. 

Our classes are small so everyone has a chance to talk! 

We begin with an assessment of your reading, writing, and speaking skills so we can get you into the right level group. 

Join our waitlist

Citizenship

Shelby Literacy Center students can receive 1:1 tutoring or small group classes to help study and meet their U.S. citizenship goals! We provide coaching, learning resources, and support. 

Learn from experienced educators and mentors - we are ready to support your American Dream!

Email us today to learn how you can get started with our tutoring program.

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Mobile Learning Career Training

Mobile Learning Career Training

Learn to Earn

Looking for a job or a new career? Are you trying to improve your English, math, interviewing, or career skills? Our 8-week program will include access to mobile learning career software as a well as 

in-person, hands-on help writing resumes, job search help, and interviewing practice. Register to be placed on a contact list for this program. Space is limited.

I'm interested

Betty's Book Heroes Program

Betty's Book Heroes Program

Mobile Learning Career Training

This program is named in memory of our SLC founder, Betty Noe This new resource is designed get books to children and families in "book deserts" and designated literacy zones around the area. Our books are culturally and ethnically diverse and appeal to a wide age range of readers.


Teachers, if you are interested in receiving books for your classroom, resource room, or library, please follow the link below.

I would like to receive books

Community Literacy

Betty's Book Heroes Program

Community Literacy

No one is too old to learn something new! 

Our Shelby Literacy Center team hosts community literacy events throughout the year. It's a great way to promote learning and bring in our business supporters, too!

  • Digital literacy
  • Automotive literacy
  • Health literacy


Check our special events calendar for more information.

I have an idea for an event

HiSET Help

Betty's Book Heroes Program

Community Literacy

We are recruiting tutors to help us restart our HiSET program for adults hoping to earn their High School Diplomas.  If you are a student wanting help, advice, or have a question about HISET, please call us at (901-854-0288) or email 

(info@shelbyliteracy.com) and ask for Pam. If you are a graduate of our program and need a copy of your diploma, please go to diplomasender.com for your transcript.  We do not have those records.

I'd like to tutor

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Empower Individuals and Enrich Our Community Thorough Literacy! 


A $25 donation will sponsor a student's registration and change someone's life! 

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