Virtual Volunteer Information Session (VIS)
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Oliver James: Unread
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | Frederick Book Arts Center, 127 S Carroll Street, Frederick, 21701, United States
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.

2026 Unity Campaign
2026-03-04 08:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00
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 the health, education, and financial stability of ALICE (Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed) households.
To donate online to the Literacy Council, please visit our Unity Campaign page. You may also donate by texting UnityFC26177 to 71777 or using the paper form.

Oliver James Author Talk
2026-03-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Frederick Book Arts Center, 127 S Carroll Street, Frederick, 21701, United States
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!

Digital Literacy Workshop: Unlock the Power of Microsoft Forms
2026-03-12 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a free digital literacy workshop in our classroom at 110 East Patrick St. You can bring your device or use one of ours. This workshop is open to intermediate or higher ESL learners, native English speaking learners, volunteers, and community members. Registration is required, register here.

Life Skills: Write a Personal Statement for Your LinkedIn or Resume
2026-03-19 11:30 - 13:00
Join Tom Buck, Morgan State University and Baltimore County Community College writing teacher, to craft a personal statement that can be used on your LinkedIn, resume, or both! This workshop is open to volunteers, native English speaking students, and intermediate or higher ESL learners. Registration is required: Life Skills 2026 Workshop Registration.
*Workshop signups are unlimited.

Eating to Thrive: How to make the change to a healthy diet
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Join Alison Wexler, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Board President of The Common Market Co-op, to learn how to make the change to a healthy diet. You will identify what a healthy diet is, your reasons to making this life change, how to define your goals, and how to stay motivated. Workshop is open to volunteers, native English speakers, and intermediate or higher ESL learners. Register

Learn to ride Transit!
2026-04-16 09:30 - 11:00
Join us for a Transit presentation at our office directly followed by the Travel Training and Ride-a-Long. Register or just come to our office the day of to join! This workshop is high beginner ESL students, native English speaking learners, volunteers, and community members.

Digital Literacy Workshop: Microsoft OneDrive
2026-04-23 11:00 - 12:00

Scrabble Mania Workshop
2026-04-23 12:15 - 13:15 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Join us in our classroom at 110 E. Patrick Street to learn the augmented way to play so you can join our Scrabble Mania Fundraiser on May 6th and play with confidence! This workshops is open to all community members interested in participating in Scrabble Mania. Register for the workshop: https://forms.office.com/r/VUHgPYJD1T?origin=lprLink

Already know how to play? Register for Scrabble Mania here: Scrabble Mania 2026.

Spring Class Session
2026-04-27 08:00 - 2026-06-19 17:00

Financial Literacy Workshop
2026-05-04 11:15 - 12:15 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Learn the difference between money market accounts and high yield savings accounts. You will also go through the pros and cons for credit cards and how to choose a credit card. Register here.

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.

Life Skills: Resume Workshop
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Join Mary Snyder for an in-person resume writing workshop. Mary will teach you how to create a polished resume that will get noticed by potential employers. Bring your device or use one of ours!
Register for the workshop: https://forms.office.com/r/VUHgPYJD1T?origin=lprLink

Ninth Edition Reflections Submission Deadline
2026-06-02
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 or about 350 words.

Write about a place that you love.
Write about a memory from home.
Write about something difficult when you came to this country.
Write about a challenge you have overcome in learning English.
Write about someone in your family.
Write about someone you admire.
What were you like as a child?
Write about a passion such as dance, photography, art, jewelry making etc.
Write about your spirit animal.
Write about an experience with a friend.
Write about your experience with school.
Or write a fictional story
Write about something important to you.
Or write a poem.
Write about a picture or piece of art.

These are just some ideas for writing, but anything you want to write we would want to read. Ask your tutors for editing help. Or you can come into the office during our open workshop period on Friday. If you don’t have a tutor contact Catherine Coundjeris with your story anyway. We will be able to edit it with you. She will be setting up two workshops online during the evening in the spring.
Also write an introduction in the first person sharing about yourself: your interests, your goals, and your experience with the Literacy Council.
Please include a jpg file photo of yourself or another photo illustrating your story. Please make sure that the photo is very clear so that it prints well. If you have any artwork please send it in.
We look forward to reading your work. We are very excited about seeing your words in print. We will also help to edit the final product for clarity while keeping most of your own words and tone.

Volunteer Information Sessions (VIS)
2026-06-02 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a VIS to learn about the different volunteer opportunities at the Literacy Council of Frederick County. Register here.

Asia on the Creek
2026-06-06 12:00 - 17:00 | Carroll Creek Park, 424 E. Patrick Street, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
The Literacy Council of Frederick County will be at Asia on the Creek on June 6th. Stop by our table and say “hello”!

Enough Food Expo
2026-06-13 10:00 - 14:00 | Hill Street Park, 100 Hill Street, Frederick, 21703
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!

Foundations of Investing Workshop
2026-06-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Literacy Council of Frederick County, MD, United States
Join us for a free financial literacy workshop on June 16th at 1 PM. Brianna Ryland from Edward Jones will lead a Foundations of investing workshop at our office on 110 East Patrick Street.
Register for the workshop today!
Register: https://forms.office.com/r/VUHgPYJD1T?origin=lprLink

Volunteer Information Session (VIS)
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-07-20 18:00 - 19:00

Online Resume Workshop
2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:00
Join Mary Snyder for an online resume workshop. Mary will teach you how to create a polished resume that will get noticed by potential employers. Register here.

Summer Class Session
2026-07-06 08:00 - 2026-08-28 17:00

Banking and Budgeting Basics Workshop
2026-07-14 13:00 - 14:00
This free two-part financial literacy workshop covers setting financial goals, basic banking, budgeting, saving, and managing credit. This workshop is hosted by Lydia Faleye from Truist Bank. Register for the workshop here.

Job Search Workshop at Thurmont Regional Library
2026-07-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Thurmont Regional Library, 76 E. Moser Rd., Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Join us for a free Job Search workshop in Thurmont. There is no need to register, you can bring your device or borrow one from the library.
