Events for January 14, 2025 - December 10

Classes for Students

The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; writing; and civics. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a...

Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

Tutor Chat – In Person!

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Join other tutors from the Literacy Council in enjoying tea and cookies, while you get to chat and have questions answered by our coordinators! RSVP and find out more information by emailing: info@frederickliteracy.org

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic

The Literacy Council is hosting a picnic on Sunday, October 1 from 2-5 p.m. at Middletown Park in Middletown as a thank you to our volunteers!  Volunteers will receive an invitation through Eventbrite in early September with more details.

Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

Tutor Training Workshop

Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with three evenings of training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three evenings are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior...

Event Series Celebration of Achievements 2023

Celebration of Achievements 2024 @ ERUCC @ 6 PM

Evangelical Reformed UCC West Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, United States

Monday, November 4, 2024, 6 PM - 8:30 PM We are looking forward to recognizing the accomplishments of our adult learners at our 10th Annual Celebration of Achievements event. We will also announce the recipient of this year’s Literacy Council’s Business & Industry Partner in Literacy Award and present the Elizabeth H. Seligmann Award, the Literacy Council’s  highest volunteer award,...

Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call

Come learn about the Literacy Council, and get information on the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves. You will learn about our programs, who we serve, and how you can help.

Classes for Students

The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; writing; and civics. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a...

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with three evenings of training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three evenings are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior...

Classes for Students

The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; and writing. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a general description of...

Scrabble Mania for Literacy 2024

SAVE THE DATE!! Join us on Wednesday, May 8, 2024  for our SCRABBLE® Mania for Literacy fundraiser. We are excited to partner again with Chris Sparks as our Game Master from Surelocked In Escape Games at Steinhardt Brewing Company! This  event is for adults 21 and over. DATE: Wednesday, May 8th LOCATION: Steinhardt Brewing Company...

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with three evenings of training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three evenings are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior...

Asbury UMC Annual Community Block Party

Asbury United Methodist Church West All Saints Street, Frederick, Maryland, United States

The Literacy Council will be at the Asbury UMC Annual Community Block Party on July 20. It is a great time to ask questions in-person and learn about our program. We will be handing out children's books, so stop at our table and say "hello". If you have been thinking about getting involved in the...

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with three evenings of training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three evenings are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior...