We provide children, adolescents, and adults from the Augusta Area with free high quality literacy-related educational experiences that promote the development of life-long readers and writers.
We believe that literacy instruction must be accessible for all. We provide positive literacy experiences that support the development of individuals who may not know how to read and write and those want to improve their reading and writing skills. Our vision is to be a community center for access to literacy resources that serve as a conduit for measurable changes in early childhood and adult literacy growth in the Augusta area.
We are located in and a proud partner of the HUB for Community Innovation
Literacy Center
Health Sciences Campus
Dr. Betsy VanDeusen
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 7 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
We provide, at no cost to you, a fully grant funded after-school literacy instruction services from Monday-Thursday 3pm-7pm & Fridays 3pm-5pm.
These services are available to children living in the Richmond County service area that are 2 or more years behind in reading/literacy. Those not residing within the Richmond County service area or whose children are not behind in reading will unfortunately be ineligible for our 1st-12th Grade Instruction services.
The application process involves collaboration between both the family and the child’s English or Language Arts teacher. Call 706-729-2245 to obtain the application and for more information about the application process. Our free services fill up fast. You will want to contact us before the semester begins, if possible.
We provide, at no cost to you, fully volunteer-based literacy & computer skills classes to adults of any age weekly Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Call 706-729-2245 for more information about getting into the program! Interested in volunteering?
The Harris Literacy Center collaborates with Augusta Technical College as one of its Adult Education centers. Augusta Tech offers free enrollment for courses in: Adult Literacy, High School Equivalency Prep (GED Prep), English as a Second Language (ESL). If these offerings interest you, please call 706-771-4131 or email adulted@augustatech.edu
Volunteer Interest Form
Want to make a difference? Volunteers with teaching or event planning skills can fill out our Volunteer Interest Form to help the Harris Literacy Center. We'll contact you when opportunities arise.
Amazon Wishlist
We are always in need of additional books and supplies. If you would like to help keep our bookshelves stocked, we would be incredibly grateful!
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Annual Report
Our annual Report is a celebration of the year past – of learner progress, program outcomes, events, and center accomplishments supplemented with data, visuals, and multi-year context.
Dr. Betsy VanDeusen
706-729-2245
We offer many seminars and workshops emphasizing the importance of fostering the development of literacy skills in children and adults alike. As a HUB partner, we also collaborate with other HUB partners to offer community events.
If you are interested in participating in or hosting a seminar or workshop, please contact us.
