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 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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
This holiday season the Literacy Council of Frederick County is partnering with ACNB Bank and Curious Iguana for our 17th Annual Holiday Book Drive to provide new and gently-used books for elementary school aged children (PreK through 5th grade). Last year, over 900 children's books were donated! The Literacy Council works with adults 18 years...
We are looking forward to recognizing the accomplishments of our adult learners at our 9th 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, recognizing individuals who have made...
We are looking forward to recognizing the accomplishments of our adult learners at our 9th 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, recognizing individuals who have made...
