• Online Scrabble® Mania Auction

    Thank you so much for your interest in our Online Scrabble® Mania for Literacy Auction! As you may know, we had to cancel our annual Scrabble® Mania for Literacy fundraiser due to the current health crisis in our community. So we have moved the Silent Auction online! Proceeds from this auction will support our tutoring,...

  • Virtual Celebration of Achievements

    Virtual Celebration of Achievements

    Please join us for our 7th Annual Celebration of Achievements - virtual this year - as we recognize the accomplishments of our students this past year, and share stories from students who are participating in our tutoring, community class, parent literacy and workplace literacy programs.  You will hear first-hand testimonials from our students about how...

  • Classes for Students – Virtual

    The Literacy Council offers small group classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. We have conversation classes at beginning and more advanced levels, pronunciation, beginning literacy and conversation, writing, civics, and beginning reading and phonics. Currently, we are offering a limited number of virtual classes on Zoom. If you are interested...

  • Scrabble Mania for Literacy 2021

    REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Join us on Saturday, May 15, 2021  for our SCRABBLE® Mania for Literacy virtual event. This year's event will look a little different, but you still get to play as a team for the benefit of the Literacy Council of Frederick County and have FUN, all while supporting adult literacy programs in...

  • Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call

    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. All sessions are currently being offered as Zoom calls. An email will be sent with specific instructions following online registration.

  • Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call

    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.

  • Volunteer Appreciation Event 2021

    Literacy Council of Frederick County MD, United States

    COME JOIN US FOR A CURBSIDE FUNNEL CAKE THANK YOU!! Friday, November 12th Between 12 noon - 2 p.m.!! CURBSIDE  THANK YOU: Calling all Literacy Council volunteers, come join us  on Friday afternoon, November 12th anytime between 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. for a special thank you for all your amazing support during the past...

  • Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call

    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.

  • Volunteer Information Session – Virtual Zoom Call

    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.

  • Tutor Training Workshop

    Tutor Training Workshop

    Prepare to tutor an adult who needs to learn English or a native English speaker who needs to improve their reading skills with three sessions of training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three sessions are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior...

  • Tutor Chat – Zoom Call

    Virtual tutoring and classes have provided convenient learning opportunities for busy students. YOU are the reason we are able to continue to serve our community. We are so grateful for your commitment to learning along with us in this new realm of tutoring! Remember when we all gathered in the spring to figure out how...

  • Classes for Students

    The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; writing; and civics. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a...

  • Tutor Training Workshop

    Tutor Training Workshop

    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 training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. Both days are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior to...

  • Tutor Training Workshop

    Tutor Training Workshop

    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 training by our experienced tutor trainers conducted on Zoom. All three days are required for completion. You must also attend one Volunteer Information Session or an approved alternative prior...

  • Classes for Students

    The Literacy Council offers community classes to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. Classes include: conversation classes at beginning, intermediate and more advanced levels; beginning listening, speaking and reading; writing; and civics. Depending on the class, some are conducted remotely on Zoom and others are in person. Learn more HERE for a...

  • 2023 Unity Campaign

    The Literacy Council is again honored to be one of 30 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! This year's campaign will specifically focus on funding programs directly...