The Literacy Council of Frederick County, Maryland (LCFC) celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2023! Since its founding in October 1963,...

Volunteer Spotlight: Winter Classes Expand to Meet Needs
When the Literacy Council was founded in 1963 by volunteers from Church Women United, they were inspired to teach seasonal...

Learner Spotlight: Book Club Explores “Coming of Age in the 21st Century”
Written by Catherine Coundjeris, Book Club Facilitator and Writing Classes Instructor This winter’s Book Club at the Literacy Council met...

Volunteer Spotlight: Thank You to Our Volunteers
The Literacy Council held its 8th Celebration of Achievements event on November 3rd at the Delaplaine Arts Center, a joyful occasion...

Learner Spotlight: Fall Classes Bring Joyful Teaching & Learning
Fall classes have been especially joyful this year as students return to more in-person instruction in the Literacy Council’s classroom,...

2022 Celebration of Achievements Spotlights Learners, Volunteers and Community
The Literacy Council held its 8th Celebration of Achievements event on November 3rd at the Delaplaine Arts Center, a joyful...

Volunteer Spotlight: Girls Scouts & Volunteers Support Day of Action Project
Many, many thanks to Girl Scout Troop 81762, which is partnering with the Literacy Council during September and October to...

Learner Spotlight: Meet Inok
Welcome to our monthly Learner Spotlight! We invite you to meet Inok, our featured student this month in our “Learner...

In Memory of Literacy Council Volunteers
The Literacy Council offers sincere condolences to the families and friends of these wonderful volunteers. On September 13, 2022,...

Learner Spotlight: Adult Learner Graduates from Tutoring Program
Congratulations to Thierno on his many accomplishments in the Literacy Council’s Tutoring and Class Programs! Thierno recently was awarded a...