Click to SHARE this flyer This holiday season the Literacy Council of Frederick County is partnering with ACNB Bank, Curious Iguana, and Phoenix Mecano for our 18th 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...
Please consider making a donation on Giving Tuesday to support adult literacy through the Literacy Council of Frederick County! This year, in partnership with Spur Local (formerly the Catalogue for Philanthropy), we are participating in the DC region's official campaign to spotlight the critical difference we make for local communities. Beginning now through December 3rd,...
The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 37 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County, hosted by United Way of Frederick County. The Unity Campaign supports the over one in three households in Frederick County that struggle to afford basic human necessities. The campaign is focused on funding programs directly supporting the...
Join us on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Steinhardt Brewing Company 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! This event is for adults 21 and over. Get more information here.
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 too! 33,138 (32%)...
Run for Literacy is a virtual 5K supporting the Literacy Council of Frederick County during National Literacy Month. Anytime during the month of September, walk, run, or jog at your own pace and location while helping adults gain literacy, English, and workforce skills that strengthen families and our community. Your tax-deductible registration helps us provide books, community classes, and...
Come hear excerpts from your favorite books and discover some new favorites at Read-A-Book Day at the Baker Park Bandshell on September 6th, 12 PM – 3:30 PM. We will have a FREE Children & Youth book distribution. A meet and greet with local and national authors including Melinda Beatty, Alexandra Sharp, Michelyve Petit, Cherish McMillia-Kilgoe, and featuring Jason Reynolds. ...
Meet Andrew Saturday, November 8, at 9:45 AM. Then take off walking at 10AM. After you complete the 5K you will be able to go home with your medal. Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/.../liter.../event/runforliteracy5k/
Meet Denise at the Brunswick Visitor Center on Sunday, November 9, at 9 AM. Start your run by 9:15 AM and run with Denise. Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/.../liter.../event/runforliteracy5k/
Please share our flyer! This holiday season the Literacy Council of Frederick County is partnering with ACNB Bank and Curious Iguana for our 19th 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 and...
For sixty-three years, the Literacy Council of Frederick County has been helping adults with pathways to essential literacy skills. During this time, more than 10,000 students have worked with the Literacy Council and improved their literacy skills, which enabled them to be a thriving part of their communities in Frederick County. Just this year, 195 volunteers have...
Join us and run/ walk the LCFC Run for Literacy Virtual 5K. Meet us at Baker Park at the entrance to the Edward P Thomas Memorial Pool on Saturday, December 6th. You can register in advance or donate at the meet up, either way you will leave with your medal! Register: Run for Literacy Virtual...
Join us at the Frederick Book Arts Center on February 22 at 4 PM for an author talk and signing. Oliver James will discuss his journey to literacy. This event is cohosted by Curious Iguana.
The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 36 nonprofit organizations participating in the Unity Campaign for Frederick County, hosted by United Way of Frederick County. The Unity Campaign supports the over one in three households in Frederick County that struggle to afford basic human necessities. The campaign is focused on funding programs directly supporting...
Our Oliver James event is rescheduled for Wednesday, March 4th, at 6 PM. The event is at the Frederick Book Arts Center located at 127 S Carroll Street. We hope to see you there!
Join us on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Steinhardt Brewing Company for our SCRABBLE® Mania for Literacy fundraiser! Find out more information on our Scrabbled Mania page.
Are you interested in submitting a piece for the ninth edition of Reflections? Please submit your stories, photos, and artwork and participate. Your stories are due no later than June 2, 2026. Please submit to Catherine Coundjeris at ccoundjeris@frederickliteracy.org As a help we have included the writing prompts below. Choose only one. Write one page...
The Literacy Council of Frederick County will be at Asia on the Creek on June 6th. Stop by our table and say "hello"!
Check out this public event for families in the Golden Mile who are experiencing food insecurity, individuals in need, and community members seeking resources. The LCFC will be at this event, stop by and see us!
The Literacy Council of Frederick County will be at this community event with free children's books. Come by and say "hello".
