Events for December 10 - November 5

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,...

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...

The Literacy Council is again participating as a collection site for the United Way’s Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive. Stuff the Bus is a way for the community to come together to help young people succeed in school and is a way for the Literacy Council to support family literacy. Help share this flyer...

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...

Save the date for the annual In the Streets festival on Saturday, September 14, hosted by Celebrate Frederick. We will be there from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. across from Surelocked In Escape Games at 5 N. Market Street. The festival has been a Frederick tradition for over 30 years and is held along Market...

Come to RAK Brewing Co on Wednesday, September 18, from 5:30 PM - 7 PM to learn about and support the Literacy Council of Frederick County. RAK stands for "Random Acts of Kindness," and they will be donating $1 for every full pour or flight during that time to the Literacy Council. It's also Trivia...

UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS. WE WILL RESCHEDULE IT FOR A LATER DATE. The Literacy Council is hosting an informal Volunteer Appreciation Picnic to thank our amazing volunteers! This event will be held at Middletown Park, on Sunday, September 29, from 2-5 p.m.  Watch your inbox for more details!

Come see the Literacy Council of Frederick County at the 17th Annual Frederick Community Health Fair at Frederick High School on Saturday, October 5th. We will be at this important community event from 9 AM - 3:30 PM. Visit the Literacy Council table to ask questions in-person and learn about our program. If you have...

Our classroom resource library has been re-inventoried and cleaned out to make it easier to find helpful teaching tools.  As a result, we have many books and other resources available for free to you.