The Hillsborough Literacy Council, Inc. (HLC) is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization committed to helping adults achieve basic reading and writing skills as well as English comprehension and communication skills. The Hillsborough Literacy Council is governed by a Board of Directors. It is affiliated with the Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System.
The Hillsborough Literacy Council began as a library program in 1986, and incorporated as a 501 (c)(3) in 1992. The Library System provides meeting space in more than 20 libraries throughout Hillsborough County, as well as staff support and office space.