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...
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...
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...
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. All sessions are currently being offered as Zoom calls. An email will be sent with specific instructions following online registration.
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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. All sessions are currently being offered as Zoom calls. An email will be sent with specific instructions following online registration.
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.
Representatives from FCC will be presenting an information session for students and instructors to learn about the many programs and opportunities for students at FCC! To register, please complete this form: FCC Virtual Info Night - Fall 2024. A Zoom link will be sent to you after you register.
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...
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. This special ceremony will recognize our adult learners in the tutoring program who reached a milestone achievement from the...
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.
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. Fill out our Volunteer Inquiry & Registration Form.
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. Fill out our Volunteer Inquiry & Registration Form.
