Events for May 16, 2023 - December 14, 2022

2017 Unity Campaign

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 27 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County!  The Campaign, this year hosted by United Way of Frederick County, is committed to providing those in need with access to basic resources. With an extensive number of supporters from a variety of backgrounds,...

Tutor Information Session

Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Come learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.

Tutor Chat

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

A Tutor Coordinator is available on the third Wednesday of the month from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. if you would like to stop by to discuss anything related to your tutoring efforts. This is completely informal, but please let us know ahead of time, by phone at (301) 600-2066 or email at staff@frederickliteracy.org, that...

Tutor Training Workshop – Day 1 of 2

Literacy Council of Washington County, Trinity Lutheran Church 15 Randolph Ave., Hagerstown, MD, United States

Two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for certification. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session prior to the training is also required.

Tutor Training Workshop – Day 2 of 2

Literacy Council of Washington County, Trinity Lutheran Church 15 Randolph Ave., Hagerstown, MD, United States

Two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for certification. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session prior to the training is also required.

Tutor Training Workshop – Day 1 of 2

C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St.,, Frederick, MD, United States

Two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for certification. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session prior to the training is also required.

Pronunciation Class – Tuesday afternoons

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is scheduled to be a ten-week class for intermediate/advanced English students.  We will focus on the sounds and other aspects of spoken English (stress, intonation, etc.) which are most problematic for the students participating in the class.  The goal of the class is for the students to improve their ability to...

Event Series Pronunciation Class – Thursday mornings

Pronunciation Class – Thursday mornings

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Thursday morning Pronunciation Class is an ongoing class for intermediate/advanced English students.  We focus on American English pronunciation –- learning to distinguish between different sounds when listening and learning to correctly pronounce the sounds in speech.  We also address other aspects of spoken English, including stress and intonation.  The class includes a lot of...

Tutor Training Workshop – Day 2 of 2

C. Burr Artz Library 110 E. Patrick St.,, Frederick, MD, United States

Two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers will prepare you to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills. Both days are required for certification. Attendance at one Tutor Information Session prior to the training is also required.

Annual Holiday Book Drive

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Literacy Council of Frederick County is again partnering with Curious Iguana and Barnes & Noble Booksellers for the benefit of Blessings in a Backpack (BIAB) to provide new books for pre K - 8th grade children.  BIAB serves 2100 children in 15 Frederick County schools who depend on school meals as their primary source...

Tutor Information Session

Thurmont Regional Library 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD, United States

Come learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.

Event Series Tutor Chat

Tutor Chat

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

A Tutor Coordinator is available on the third Wednesday of the month from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. if you would like to stop by to discuss anything related to your tutoring efforts. This is completely informal, but please let us know ahead of time, by phone at (301) 600-2066 or email at staff@frederickliteracy.org, that...

Conversation Class ~ Beginning – Monday mornings

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Monday morning Conversation Class is a class for beginning adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English.  We have conversations about many subjects - holidays, food, travels, family, current events and more.  It will meet beginning October 2 until November 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Space is...

Tutor Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Come learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.

Tutor Chat

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

A Tutor Coordinator is available on the third Wednesday of the month from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. if you would like to stop by to discuss anything related to your tutoring efforts. This is completely informal, but please let us know ahead of time, by phone at (301) 600-2066 or email at staff@frederickliteracy.org, that...

Tutor Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Come learn about the Literacy Council, the ways to volunteer and what volunteering involves.

Pronunciation Class ~ Beginning – Tuesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is scheduled to be an eight-week class for beginning English students.  We will focus on the sounds and other aspects of spoken English (stress, intonation, etc.) which are most problematic for the students participating in the class.  The goal of the class is for the students to improve their ability to...

Event Series Pronunciation Class ~ Advanced – Thursdays

Pronunciation Class ~ Advanced – Thursdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Thursday morning Pronunciation Class is an ongoing class for intermediate/advanced English students. We focus on American English pronunciation –- learning to distinguish between different sounds when listening and learning to correctly pronounce the sounds in speech. We also address other aspects of spoken English, including stress and intonation. The class includes a lot of...

Office Closed for Holiday Break

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Literacy Council office will be closed for the holiday break from 4:00 p.m. December 22, through Monday, January 1, and will reopen on Tuesday, January 2 at 9:00 a.m.