Literacy

The Literacy Council
Offers tutoring, small classes, and support services for adults who need help with basic reading and writing skills and for those who are learning English as their second language. Also offers family programs where parents learn how to help their youngsters grow into strong readers. Children receive a free book. Reading for Family Fun night is held monthly at libraries across the region. READy to Learn for parents of infants and toddlers is held weekly at a variety of community locations. Parent and Child Together meets for families with preschoolers. Also with centers at Ida Public Library and North Suburban District Library.
  • 982 North Main Street
    Rockford, IL 61103
  • Phone: 815-963-7323
  • Fax: 815-963-7347
  • E-Mail: read@theliteracycouncil.org
  • Office Hours: M-Th 8am-4pm
    Learning Center Hours: M-Th 8am-7pm.
- http://www.theliteracycouncil.org
● Libraries ●
Rockford Public Library
Offers a vast collection of books, books on tape, magazines, CDs, DVDs, videos, and software. Over 20 public Internet and word processing computers are available to the public. Adult Services and Youth Services Departments host a wide-range of programs for kids, families, and adults including: book discussion groups, author visits, story times, workshops, musical entertainment, and other events. Youth specific programs include Storytimes and Summer Reading Club. Youth specific departments include Just for Kids and Young Adult Club. Hours: T-Th noon-8pm, F and Sa 10am-6pm.
  • 215 N. Wyman Street
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-965-7606
  • Fax: 815-965-0866


    • Montague Branch
  • 1238 S. Winnebago Street
    Rockford, IL 61102


    • Rockton Centre
  • 3112 N. Rockton Avenue
    Rockford, IL 61103


    • East Branch
  • 6685 East State Street
    Rockford, IL 61108


    • Rock River Branch
  • 3128 11th Street
    Rockford, IL 61109


    • Lewis Lemon Branch
  • 1988 Jefferson Street
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Hours: M-F 2-6pm
- http://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Ida Public Library (Belvidere)
Programs include Preschool Storytimes W 10am and 1pm, Th 10am only, "Early Start" Lapsit (Birth-3), and Summer Reading Program for preschool through sixth grade. New hours are M-F 10am-8pm and Sa 10am-5pm.
  • 320 N. State Street
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-544-3838
  • Fax: 815-544-8909
- http://idapubliclibrary.org
Cherry Valley Public Library District
Offers library services, computer access, mother-daughter/father-son book club, and other fun activities.
  • 755 East State St., Cherry Valley, IL 61016
  • Phone: 815-332-5161
- http://www.cherryvalley.lib.il.us/kids
North Suburban Library District
Offers preschool services, story hour, field trips, night camps for kids, and computer classes.
  • 6340 N Second St.
    Loves Park, IL 61111
  • Phone: 815-623-6266
- http://www.northsuburbanlibrary.org
● Learning Centers ●
Rockford College Learning Center
Offers testing of students with reading difficulties as well as small group and individual literacy tutoring. Tution fees required. Modest scholarship funds available.
  • Starr Science Building
    5050 E. State Street
    Rockford, IL 61108
  • Phone: 815-226-4087
  • Fax: 815-394-3722
- http://www.rockford.edu/?RCLC
KinderCare Learning Centers
Offers various programs to encourage child development and learning from ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Tutition required. Four Rockford Centers available.
  • 4345 Maray Drive
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: 815-226-9090


  • 3890 Northridge Drive
    Rockford, IL 61114
  • Phone: 815-877-7887


  • 308 N. Mulford Road
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • 815-398-2800


  • 6473 East Riverside Blvd
    Rockford, IL 61114
  • Phone: 815-636-2200
- http://www.kindercare.com/
Kumon Math and Reading Centers
Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading enrichment program. Two Winnebago locations. Fees for service.
  • 3055 N. Perryville Road
    Rockford, IL 61114
  • Phone: 815-654-7373


  • 1081 West Lane Road
    Machesney Park, IL 61115
  • Phone: 815-637-1888
- http://www.kumon.com
Huntington Learning Center
One-on-one tutoring programs in a multitude of subject areas. Fee for services.
  • 5301 East State Street, Suite 104
    Rockford, IL 61108
  • Phone: 815-395-1010
- http://rockford.huntingtonlearning.com
Sylvan Learning Center
Offers a choice of quality tutoring programs to help students improve in multiple subject areas. Two Winnebago locations. Fee for service.
  • 6785 Weaver Road, Suite 2C
    Rockford, IL 61114
  • Phone: 815-282-7979


  • 5332 Williams Drive
    Roscoe, IL 61073
  • Phone: 815-623-9199
- www.sylvanlearning.com
● Health Literacy ●
Crusader Community Health Education Services
Health education services in both a classroom setting and one-to-one sessions in both English and Spanish.
  • 1200 West State Street
    Rockford, IL 61102
  • Phone: 815-490-1600

  • 1100 Broadway Avenue
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-490-1600

  • 1050 Logan Avenue
    Belvidere, IL 61008
  • Phone: 815-547-0282

  • 6115 North 2nd Street
    Loves Park, IL 61111
  • Phone: 815-490-1600
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● Community Centers/Agencies with Tutoring/Literacy Services ●
Blackhawk Learning Connection
In Blackhawk Courts Housing Complex. Provides various programs including supervision, tutoring, nutrition, and child care for school-aged children.
  • 421 Buckbee St.
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-962-8853
- http://www.blackhawklearning.com
Booker Washington Community Center
Several programs for children from pre-school through high school.
  • 524 Kent St
    Rockford, IL 61102
  • Phone: 815-698- 8861
- http://www.bookerwashington.net
Boys&Girls Club of Rockford
Provides several education/tutoring programs at various locations and with other agency partners.
  • 1040 North Second Street
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: 815-972-5973
- http://www.rockfordboysandgirlsclub.org
Ken-Rock Community Center
Provides afterschool programs with homework help and tutoring.
  • 3218 11th St.
    Rockford, IL 61109
  • Phone: 815-398-8864
- http://www.kenrock.org
La Voz Latina
Provides various bilingual programs including parent/child literacy classes, English as a second language classes, and afterschool tutoring and mentor programs.
  • 412 Market St.
    Rockford, IL 61107
  • Phone: 815-965-5784
- http://www.lavozlatina-rkfd.org
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Tutoring and mentoring of children in K-8 in the Rockford Public School District.
  • 321 W. State St.
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-969-8836
- http://www.lssi.org
Rock House Kids
Afterschool program on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons (3:30 - 5 PM) during the school year with snack, tutoring, Good News Club, and basic life skills. Free.
  • 1325 7th St.
    Rockford, IL 61104
  • Phone: 815-962-5067
- http://www.rockhousekids.org
Rockford Health Authority, Fairgrounds
Afterschool tutoring for children and a computer lab.
  • 1015 W. Jefferson
    Rockford, IL 61101
  • Phone: 815-489-8690
- http://www.rockfordha.org/rha/fairgrounds.cfm
Rockford Health Authority, Orton Keyes
Afterschool program that offers home work help and computer assistance and access.
  • 633 Ranger
    Rockford, IL 61109
  • Phone: 815-489-8640
- http://www.rockfordha.org/rha/OrtonKeyes.cfm
Rockford Partners for Excellence
Afterschool tutoring at West Middle School.
  • 1900 N Rockton Ave.
    Rockford, IL 61103
  • Phone: 815-966-3200
- http://www.rp4e.org
Salvation Army - Winnebago County
Offers a wide array of children's services including after school tutoring.
  • P.O. Box 4159
    Rockford, IL 61110
  • Phone: 815-969-7408
- http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org