Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events :: March 2017

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events
March 2017

SCLLN
Literacy & Library Events & Conferences
- Local, California and National –
Southern California Library Literacy Network
for more information
Southern California & California


Mar. 02 Read Across America Day
Mar. 02 World Book Day
Mar. 03+ Charlotte S Huck Children's Literature Festival, University of Redlands
Mar. 04 CATESOL Regional Los Angeles Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut
Mar. 04 Dyslexia Conference IDALA, UCLA
Mar. 04 Literary Women Long Beach Festival of Authors
Mar. 04 March Forth for Literacy
Mar. 04 National Grammar Day
Mar. 05 Teen Tech Week
Mar. 07 Dyslexia & Literacy: Literacy, Dyslexia, Legislative Initiatives CSUSB Palm Desert
Mar. 09 CLA Advocacy Training with Patrick PC Sweeney Millbrae Library 9am
Mar. 10+ Mariposa Storytelling Festival Grand Finale
Mar. 10+ Technology and Distance Learning Symposium OTAN, Anaheim
Mar. 10 CLA Advocacy Training with Patrick PC Sweeney N Natomas Library 1p
Mar. 13 CLA Advocacy Training with Patrick PC Sweeney San Diego Public Library 9am
Mar. 15+ CUE Conference, Palm Springs
Mar. 16 Freedom of Information Day
Mar. 20 World Storytelling Day
Mar. 23+ CAEYC Annual Conference & Expo, Ontario
Mar. 29+ CABE Conference, San Francisco


Sunday, February 26, 2017

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: March 2017

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
March 2017

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Southern California Library Literacy Network
Calendar


Mar. 01 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Fontana 5p
Mar. 02 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy Torrance Library 7p
Mar. 07 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 12N
Mar. 09 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Newport Beach Library 10a
Mar. 09 Adult Literacy Tutor Training READ/San Diego Library 6p
Mar. 09 Youth Literacy Tutor Orientation Words Alive San Diego 1p
Mar. 11 Literacy Fair Camarena Library
Mar. 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library 29 Palms 9a
Mar. 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Yucca Valley 9a
Mar. 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Chino Hills 9:30a
Mar. 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Yucaipa 10a
Mar. 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Adelanto 12N
Mar. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p
Mar. 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Chino 10a
Mar. 18 Soup & a Good Book Fun-raiser Whittier Area Literacy 11:30a
Mar. 20 Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p
Mar. 21 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Hesperia 3p
Mar. 23 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Big Bear 3p
Mar. 28 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Diego County Library El Cajon 12N
Mar. 28 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Orange City Library 1p
Mar. 30 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Burbank Library 6p

Beverly Hills Library Adult Literacy: last Friday month 10:30 - 12 N
LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction
Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame
Statewide Workshops @ California Library Literacy Services

Friday, February 24, 2017

Los Angeles Public Library :: Tutor Recognition :: September National Literacy Month

September National Literacy Month
READ: Winter 2017

September was National Literacy Month, the perfect occasion to celebrate the volunteers and learners who make the Los Angeles Public Library literacy program thrive.

Throughout the month, Literacy Coordinators hosted parties across Los Angeles. We had over 300 attendees at 19 events! Here are some photos that capture great partnerships, incredible enthusiasm, impressive displays, and some nice library swag.  READ MORE @



Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Literacy Library Jobs :: California :: CLLS | Lincoln | San Mateo | Beaumont | LAPL | Camarillo | Yolo | Xprize

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Develops, implements, and monitors complex statewide library literacy grant programs

Delivers outreach services to childcare providers and drive the Ready to Read van.

Recruit, interview, train, and mentor volunteer tutors and teachers in adult literacy methods.

plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the Library's adult literary programs as well as programs for adults who speak little or no English

Camarillo Library Library Systems & Services, LLC (LS&S)
oversees and administrates the Library Volunteer Program, including those working with adult learners in the well-established Literacy Center.

develop, execute, and manage the new Adult and Family Literacy Programs, funded through the California Library Literacy Services program

XPRIZE, Culver City
ensure the successful, smooth, and timely execution of competition and field operations for the Adult Literacy XPRIZE by monitoring and controlling project plans, schedules, budget, quality, and scope.

volunteer intake and management, contact and resource for tutors and learners, curriculum development and literacy assessments, trainings, orientations, marketing and publicity, and grant management including data analysis and recording, budget spending, statistics, and demographics.


Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Monrovia Library :: Community Feud Literacy Fundraiser :: Feb 26

Community Feud :: Monrovia Library
2017 Team Up! Dream Up! for Literacy Event
February 26  :: 1pm

A fun filled afternoon of team competition in a game show format with silent and live auctions! All proceeds benefit the Monrovia Public Library Literacy Services Program.


The annual Literacy Fundraiser helps raise thousands of dollars each year for programs designed to teach adults to read and to capture the imagination of our young readers.  Donations from previous fundraisers have been used to establish a Makerspace to build technology literacy skills, a curated collection of materials for adults learning how to read, America Learns software that supports literacy tutors with lesson plans and teaching strategies, as well as iPads and apps for those struggling with learning disabilities.

The Monrovia Public Library Literacy program was created to serve all ages. It builds early literacy skills with storytimes, Barks & Books for reluctant readers, and the Summer Reading Program that ensures children, teens, and adults keep reading over the summer months.  Teens, many of whom are active on our Teen Advisory Board, share their love of reading with younger kids at readers’ theaters performances throughout the year. For our adults, we offer one-on-one tutoring, Culture and Conversation classes, financial and health literacy workshops, GED prep, citizenship coaches, and job skills building both in-person and online.

The Literacy Program transforms lives by ensuring that everyone can experience the joys of reading and lifelong learning.

Sunday, February 19, 2017

Glendora Library :: Great Trivia Challenge

Great Trivia Challenge 25
Glendora Library Literacy
February 25 :: 5 pm

Approximately 6000 adults living in the city of Glendora do not have the literacy skills required to independently manage daily activities at home and work. They are unable to achieve personal, educational, and professional goals.

It is highly likely that you know one of these adults with or without being aware of it. Adults with low literacy skills can be strategic at keeping this information hidden because it can be embarrassing, even shameful, to them. Many learn to compensate by listening effectively, observing carefully, memorizing efficiently, and devising ways to quietly depend upon others.

Azusa Pacific University
Felix Event Center
710 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa CA 91702


Friday, February 17, 2017

Ask Your Representative to Join the Adult Literacy Caucus :: NCL

Ask Your Representative to Join the Adult Literacy Caucus


The Adult Literacy Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives has been re-certified for the 115th Congress. Rep. Phil Roe (R-TN) will continue as caucus sponsor and Republican co-chair. Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) has agreed to serve as Democratic co-chair, taking the place of Rep. Rubén Hinojosa, who retired last year. Two weeks ago, the offices of Rep. Roe and Rep. Yarmuth distributed a “Dear Colleague” letter, inviting all members of the House to join the Caucus.

The current members of the Caucus are listed here. If your representative is not on the list, we hope you’ll consider asking them to join. (Feel free to reference the Dear Colleague letter when contacting them.)  Be prepared with a concise message that includes your name, your address (to show you’re a constituent), contact information, and what you are calling/writing about (joining the Adult Literacy Caucus).



Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Literacy Library Jobs :: Los Angeles Public Library :: XPrize :: Beaumont :: Camarillo :: Yolo Co

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Recruit, interview, train, and mentor volunteer tutors and teachers in adult literacy methods.

XPRIZE, Culver City
ensure the successful, smooth, and timely execution of competition and field operations for the Adult Literacy XPRIZE by monitoring and controlling project plans, schedules, budget, quality, and scope.

Camarillo Library Library Systems & Services, LLC (LS&S)
oversees and administrates the Library Volunteer Program, including those working with adult learners in the well-established Literacy Center.

Delivers outreach services to childcare providers and drive the Ready to Read van.

volunteer intake and management, contact and resource for tutors and learners, curriculum development and literacy assessments, trainings, orientations, marketing and publicity, and grant management including data analysis and recording, budget spending, statistics, and demographics.


Monday, February 13, 2017

Orange Public Library :: Volunteer Literacy Tutors Needed

Volunteer Literacy Tutors Needed
City of Orange: 2.07.2017

Did you know the library has a new adult literacy program? We are recruiting volunteers to be tutors, and if you are reading this, you just might be one of them.

Last year, library literacy programs in Southern California helped thousands of adults improve reading and writing skills. 

In 2016, we received funds from the California State Library, North Orange Rotary Club, City of Orange Public Library Foundation, Friends of the Orange Public Library, and the Community Foundation of Orange, to establish an adult literacy program in the City of Orange.

Our program is available to English-speaking adults.  Those who cannot speak and understand English are referred to local programs to learn conversation first, then they may enroll in our reading and writing program.

A person seeking help with reading is given an assessment and then matched with a volunteer tutor.  Materials are provided for each tutor-student pair.

Additional books, worksheets, and computer-aided instruction are provided through the Literacy Office.

Tutor Training Class
March 28: 1pm – 4pm
Also: Mar 30; Apr 4, 6
714 – 288 -2467

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

SCLLN Writer to Writer Awards Brunch :: Feb 25


Writer to Writer Awards Brunch
February 25, 2017


Keynote Speaker
Greg Lucas,
California State Librarian




Radisson Hotel Newport
4545 MacArthur Blvd
Newport Beach, CA 92660

SCLLN is excited to announce the winners and runners-up for the 2016 Writer to Writer Challenge!  We had a great response—85 entries—and the quality of the letters was amazing!  We are so proud of all of the learners who wrote letters.  Every letter was a beautiful expression of the learners’ thoughts and feelings.

Please join other writers, tutors, coordinators and their guests, as well as our State Librarian Greg Lucas, at a wonderful brunch to be held Saturday, February 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Radisson Hotel in Newport Beach. The winners and runners-up will each receive a cash prize and a certificate, and all letter writers will receive a certificate of participation.

Congratulations to all of our letter writers!

Emerging Category  ::  Winner
Gandhi, Demi

Runners-Up
The Boys in the Boat, Young Readers Adaptation, Daniel James Brown

Beginning Category  ::  Winner
Who Was Harriet Tubman?, Yona Zeldis McDonough

Runners-Up
The Way it Works, William Kowalski

Intermediate Category  ::  Winner
Abraham Lincoln, Ingri & Edgar Parin d’Aulaire

Runners-Up
Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom
Gift from the Sea, Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Advanced Category  ::  Winner
When Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithi

Runners-Up
Ariadne’s Story, Joyce Hannam
999 Tadpoles, Ken Kimura

Join SCLLN as we recognize over 80 learners from around southern California who participated in the 2016 Writer to Writer Challenge !

Listen to writers from each of the 4 categories read their winning letters ! 
Be inspired by our learners’ letters !

Enjoy a delicious brunch and meet Greg Lucas, California State Librarian
$25 for SCLLN members; $45 for non-members

Please register along with payment made out to SCLLN, to:
Carrie Scott - Carlsbad City Library
3368 Eureka Pl, Carlsbad, CA 92008
Phone: (760) 931-4510

Monday, February 6, 2017

Literacy Library Jobs :: Orange Public :: Camarillo :: Beaumont :: Yolo County

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Camarillo Library Library Systems & Services, LLC (LS&S)
oversees and administrates the Library Volunteer Program, including those working with adult learners in the well-established Literacy Center.

Come lead the startup of the Orange Public Library's Literacy Program

Delivers outreach services to childcare providers and drive the Ready to Read van

volunteer intake and management, contact and resource for tutors and learners, curriculum development and literacy assessments, trainings, orientations, marketing and publicity, and grant management including data analysis and recording, budget spending, statistics, and demographics