Blog for the Literacy Council of Frederick County, Maryland

On February 20, 2025February 19, 2025

A Literacy Council Volunteer’s Unedited View of Life After Retirement

How very strange—and wonderful— it is to realize that, after working at something for most of your adult life, you...

On February 18, 2025February 18, 2025

The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 37 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County,...

On February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

Matthew can speak more than ten languages. They reveal the adventurous journey he has taken through several countries. Born in...

On February 05, 2025February 13, 2025

Matthew, 52, was a long way from Frederick when he first began a journey that would ultimately bring him through...

On January 21, 2025February 13, 2025

Although she may stammer sometimes with her English, the dedication that Jhanet has put into achieving her goals for herself...

On December 02, 2024February 13, 2025

A native of Venezuela, Magda came to the United States seven years ago. “In my home country I was an...

On November 07, 2024November 12, 2024

Catherine Coundjeris’ love of words and writing has been a constant in her life, from her days teaching college students...

On October 15, 2024January 30, 2025

We invite you to meet Patrik, our featured student this month in our “Learner Spotlight”. Patrik came to the Unites...

On September 11, 2024January 30, 2025

The Literacy Council has been quietly growing its English-language instruction to parents of children in Frederick County Title 1 elementary...

On August 12, 2024August 12, 2024

This summer, the book club at the Literacy Council met for three sessions and tackled the heartbreaking story of Christy...