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SUMMARY:READy for Summer Book Campaign
DESCRIPTION:The more kids read\, the better readers they become! Help us send a new book home for the summer with children served by Blessings in a Backpack Frederick. This campaign is a collaboration between Blessings in a Backpack\, Curious Iguana bookstore\, Frederick County Public Libraries and the Literacy Council of Frederick County. \nTogether\, we can… \n\nPut books in the hands of children who need them\nCombat “summer slide”- the decline in reading skills that can happen when school’s not in session\nEnsure that more kids are ready to read and succeed when school starts this fall\n\nWith your help\, 1\,000 Frederick County students in pre-k\, kindergarten\, and first grade will receive a brand new book in their backpacks before summer break begins! \nTo donate one or more of the titles on our READy for Summer book list: \n\nBring a new book from the READy for Summer book list below to the Literacy Council or make a donation to the Literacy Council anytime through May 12th\, designating the READy for Summer Campaign.  We will use the funds to purchase books from the list and deliver them on your behalf to Blessings in a Backpack.\nPurchase books through Curious Iguana’s website. Curious Iguana will deliver all books purchased through their website or in their store to Blessings in a Backpack.\nPurchase books from other retailers and drop off at Blessings in a Backpack\, 1016 N. Market St. (black bins on back porch)\, or the Literacy Council of Frederick County\, 110 E. Patrick St. (call 301-600-2066 for directions)\nImportant: Donations must be titles on our READy for Summer book list. New books only\, please. Book campaign ends on Sunday\, May 12.\n\nFor PreK\nThank you!  We have reached our goal for PreK books!\nPlease make your selection from the Kindergarten and First Grade titles. \nFor Kindergarten\nAll Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold • Circle by Mac Barnett\nCrunch\, the Shy Dinosaur by Cirocco Dunlap • Quackers by Liz Wong \nFor First Grade\nThe Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson • Niblet & Ralph by Zachariah Ohora\nNo Boring Stories! by Julie Falatko • There Are No Bears in This Bakery by Julia Sarcone-Roach
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/summer-book-campaign/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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SUMMARY:ESL Class ~ Intermediate - Mondays
DESCRIPTION:The ESL Intermediate Class incorporates reading\, listening\, speaking\, grammar and conversation. Reading for leisure and expanding socialization through conversation will be encouraged to help students leave their comfort zone and engage outside their native community. The class will provide tools necessary to use English\, rather than their native language\, to engage in our society. Students must be literate in their native language and have some basic English education to participate in this class.  Space is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/esl-class-intermediate-mondays/2019-05-13/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Online Learning Lab ~ Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Students can come to the Online Learning Lab to use various online programs independently.  They can improve typing skills\, reading\, or vocabulary\, work on GED preparation and more!  Students must have basic computer skills.  The lab will be held on Mondays from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.\, May 6 to June 24.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/online-learning-lab-mondays/2019-05-13/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190513T203000
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SUMMARY:ESL Beginner Class: Speaking\, Reading and Writing - Level 2 ~ Monday
DESCRIPTION:In the ESL Beginner Level 2 class\, students will learn more words\, form longer sentences and questions\, and use more negatives and verbs in the present\, past\, future and continuous tenses.  The class also meets on Wednesday.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/esl-beginner-class-speaking-reading-and-writing-level-2-monday/2019-05-13/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:ESL Level 1: Beginner Speaking and Reading ~ Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:In the ESL Level 1 Beginner Speaking and Reading class\, students learn new words and how to form short sentences and questions.  They also learn to use negatives and verbs in the present and present continuous tense. \nThe class will meet on Tuesday evenings\, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.\, from April 16 through June 25.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/esl-level-1-beginner-speaking-and-reading-tuesdays/2019-05-14/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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SUMMARY:Writing Class 3 ~ Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:Writing Class 3 is a more advanced class than Writing 2. Students will review the elements of writing structurally sound sentences\, clear and logical paragraphs\, and then develop a 5 paragraph essay.  Students will read and discuss The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez. \nThe class will meet on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from May 8 through June 26. Space is limited and registration is required.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/writing-class-3-wednesdays-2/2019-05-15/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:Professional Development for Tutors
DESCRIPTION:Professional development sessions will provide opportunities for tutors to gain expertise that will support their tutoring.  A different topic will be presented each month\, and tutors will also have a chance for general discussions and to ask questions after the presentation.  The sessions will be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 1:30 – 3:00 in the Literacy Council classroom. To reserve a seat\, email staff@frederickliteracy.org or call the office at (301) 600-2066.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/professional-development-for-tutors-2019-05-15/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor In-service
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T203000
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SUMMARY:ESL Beginner Class: Speaking\, Reading and Writing - Level 2 ~ Wednesdays
DESCRIPTION:In the ESL Beginner Level 2 class\, students will learn more words\, form longer sentences and questions\, and use more negatives and verbs in the present\, past\, future and continuous tenses.  The class also meets on Mondays. \n 
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/esl-beginner-level-2/2019-05-15/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T143000
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SUMMARY:Parent Outreach Program Conversation Class
DESCRIPTION:The Parent Outreach Conversation Class is for parents of children who attend Hillcrest and Waverley Elementary Schools. \nThe class will meet on Thursday afternoons at from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.\, April 4 through May 23\, at Centro Hispano de Frederick.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/parent-outreach-program-conversation-class/2019-05-16/
LOCATION:Centro Hispano de Frederick\, 1080 W. Patrick St.\, Suite 4\, Frederick\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190516T180000
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SUMMARY:English as a Second Language (ESL) Class ~ level 4
DESCRIPTION:This ongoing ESL class is for adults at a high intermediate level of English proficiency who want to improve their listening\, speaking\, reading and writing skills as well as their vocabulary\, grammar\, pronunciation\, and critical thinking skills. \nThe class meets on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF).  Contact AACF for more information.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/english-as-a-second-language-esl-class-level-4/2019-05-16/
LOCATION:Asian American Center of Frederick\, 1080 W. Patrick St.\, #16\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190517T150000
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SUMMARY:Beginner Conversation Class ~ Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Beginner Conversation Class is a class for beginning adults who want to improve their ability to speak and understand American English. \nThe class will meet on Friday afternoons\, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.\, from May 10 through July 26.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/beginner-conversation-class-fridays/2019-05-17/
LOCATION:Literacy Council of Frederick County\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190518T153000
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SUMMARY:Tutor Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with two days of in-person training by our experienced tutor trainers. Both days are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to the training.
URL:https://www.frederickliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-workshop-11/2019-05-18/
LOCATION:Benevola United Methodist Church\, 19925 Benevola Church Rd.\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tutor Training Workshop
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