Events for April 3 - November 2, 2023

Volunteer Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

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.

Conversation Class – 1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

This is a student-led conversation class.  Students meet every other week to plan the class and class strategies.  Students themselves give presentations and mini-presentations about their country of origin, first year in the United States, or anything else of interest to them.  Idioms are discussed.  We also read the newspaper News for You for practice...

Event Series Writing Class 2 – Wednesdays

Writing Class 2 – Wednesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

This is a more advanced course than Writing 1.  Students will be asked to write paragraphs using a cogent argument and persuasive language.  They will continue to learn basic grammar and edit paragraphs for grammar errors and error in the structure of a paragraph.  They will read paragraphs and discuss main ideas and the value...

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring.  A different topic will be presented each month, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation.  The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 -...

Volunteer Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

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

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

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.

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

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

Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers. Both days are required for completion. Attendance at one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training is also...

Volunteer Information Session

Brunswick Branch Library 915 North Maple Avenue, Brunswick, MD, United States

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.

ESL Pronunciation Class – Tuesdays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

The Tuesday afternoon Pronunciation Class is a ten-week class for 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 understand spoken English and...

Volunteer Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

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.  

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring.  A different topic will be presented each month, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation.  The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 -...

Event Series Tutor Training Workshop

Tutor Training Workshop

Benevola United Methodist Church 19925 Benevola Church Rd., Boonsboro, MD, United States

Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers. Both days are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training.

Celebration of Achievements

Delaplaine Arts Center 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, MD, United States

Please join us for an evening of celebration as we recognize the accomplishments of our students and contributions of our volunteers at our 6th Annual Celebration of Achievements. The event will be held on Tuesday June 11, 2019, at 6:30 in the evening at The Delaplaine Arts Center, 40 South Carroll Street, Frederick, Maryland. Refreshments...

Volunteer Information Session

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

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.

Professional Development for Tutors

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring.  A different topic will be presented each month, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation.  The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 -...

Volunteer Information Session

Emmitsburg Branch Library 300 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, MD, United States

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.

Event Series Online Learning Lab ~ Mondays

Online Learning Lab ~ Mondays

Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

Students can come to the Online Learning Lab to use various online programs independently.  They can improve typing skills, reading, or vocabulary, work on GED preparation and more!  Students must have basic computer skills.  The lab will be held on Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., May 6 to June 24.

Volunteer Information Session

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

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.