Literacy Council Frederick County

Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call
2025-08-22 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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. Fill out our Volunteer Inquiry & Registration Form.

Run for Literacy Virtual 5k
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00
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 other important educational resources. Join our Strava Club, Run for Literacy, and share your run, or tag us on Facebook and Instagram and post your run picture. @literacycounciloffredco Either way, your medal is on the way. Thank you for your support.
Sign-up for our 5k here!

Read A Book Day
2025-09-06 12:00 - 15:30
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. Remember to purchase books for autograph at Curious Iguana BEFORE the event. There will be no sales at event. There will be a Centro Hispano Spanish reading hour from 2:30 – 3:30 PM and artwork from Frederick County Public Schools on display.

In the Streets
2025-09-13 11:00 - 17:00
Save the date for the annual In the Streets festival on Saturday, September 13, hosted by Celebrate Frederick. We will be there from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. across from Surelocked In Escape Games at 5 N. Market Street. The festival has been a Frederick tradition for over 30 years and is held along Market Street and Carroll Creek Urban Park. The festival highlights the historic downtown and explore the art and non profit resources that helps Frederick thrive. Visit the Literacy Council table to ask questions in-person and learn about our program. If you have been thinking about getting involved in the community as a volunteer, we can help you get started!

WORKPLACE LITERACY DAY
2025-09-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Workforce Services 200 Monroe Ave, Frederick, MD 21701, 200 Monroe Ave, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Culture and the American Workplace
Location: Workforce Services 200 Monroe Ave, Frederick, MD 21701
Time: 11:00am hour
Description: 1 hour workshop on best practices for workplace communication focused on cultural differences between Spanish-speaking individuals and English-speaking U.S. residents (how to talk to your boss directly, workplace jargon, etc.)
*No registration required

Fall Community Class Session
2025-09-22 - 2025-11-22
Our Fall Community Classes started on September 22nd and run through November 22nd. Learn more about our community classes.

Virtual Volunteer Information Session
2025-09-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a Volunteer Information Session to learn all about the volunteer options offered by the Literacy Council. Register here for this virtual session.

Volunteer Appreciation Picnic
2025-10-05 14:00 - 17:00
The Literacy Council is hosting an informal Volunteer Appreciation Picnic to thank our amazing volunteers! Watch your inbox for more details!

Virtual Volunteer Information Session (VIS)
2025-10-15 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-24 10:00 - 11:00

Walk Your 5K with Andrew
2025-11-08 09:45 - 11:00 | Baker Park Bandshell, North Bentz Street 21, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
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/

Run with Denise Meetup
2025-11-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Brunswick Visitor Center, West Potomac Street 40, Brunswick, MD, 21716, United States
Meet Denise at the Brunswick Visitor Center on Sunday, November 9, at 8 AM. Start your run by 8:15 AM and run with Denise. Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/…/liter…/event/runforliteracy5k/

2026 Scrabble® Mania for Literacy
2026-05-06
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.
