Blog for the Literacy Council of Frederick County, Maryland

On September 03, 2025August 27, 2025

Rosilene’s Story: Exploring a New Culture, Discovering Community, Part 2

When Rosilene started taking classes here at the Frederick Literacy Council, she was looking to improve her English language skills....

On August 27, 2025August 27, 2025

Rosilene moved from Montgomery County to the City of Frederick in 2023. She and her family made the move because...

On August 11, 2025August 11, 2025

This summer book club at the Literacy Council met for three sessions and engaged in the impactful story of Jason...

On April 16, 2025April 9, 2025

After years of travelling between Russia and the United States, Natta decided to leave everything she knew in Moscow and...

On April 09, 2025April 7, 2025

Natta may have left her native Russia to live with her daughter in Frederick during the war with Ukraine, but...

On April 01, 2025April 2, 2025

We invite you to meet Allison, our featured staff member this month. Allison grew up in Frederick County and brings...

On March 26, 2025March 30, 2025

If you’re having trouble figuring out how to put your spare time to good use, consider what Caroline Gaver did...

On March 19, 2025March 19, 2025

Ralph DeRose is a partner in Oscar’s Alehouse, a group of restaurants in Maryland that has built its success by...

On March 11, 2025March 13, 2025

The Literacy Council Book Club is organized by Catherine Coundjeris, who volunteers in many roles with the Literacy Council including as...

On March 05, 2025March 13, 2025

On February 27th, I gathered with about 40 other members of the Frederick community to hear learners with the Literacy...