Showing posts with label Carlsbad. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Carlsbad. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Carlsbad Library ▬ Graphic Novel: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words for Learners

Keep It Together: Words on Inclusion, Equity and Diversity

Carlsbad Library Literacy

Learning Connection: May/June 2021 by Sandra Riggins

Graphic Novel: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words for Learners

Want to try something new with your reading? Graphic novels are a great resource for learners. Some people think that graphic novels are just comic books for kids, but they are so much more.

What Are Graphic Novels?

Today’s graphic novels are works of art that teach. Graphic novels have artwork on every page that help tell the story.

This is what makes it great for learners. There are many details of the story and setting that are shown with the pictures. It helps learners to understand the story because they can see details of the setting and situation without reading. This makes it easier to concentrate on the words and to understand the story better.

Great Graphic Novels in Our Collection

March
March
by John Lewis and Andrew Aydin
Illustrated by Nate Powell

This is the story of the life of John Lewis and his work for civil rights. This three-book series gives you his firsthand account of peacefully working for civil rights. You will understand the civil rights movement in ways you never did before.


Good Talk
Good Talk by Mira Jacob

This novel was written by the author about raising a son who is half Jewish and half Indian. It’s an interesting story about how she handles the challenges of his duel identities. Reader warning: There are adult situations, brief nudity and sexuality in this graphic novel.


When Stars
Are Scattered
When Stars Are Scattered
by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
Illustrated by Victoria Jamieson

This is the story of a young boy and his non-verbal brother living in a refugee camp in Kenya. Their father was killed and they were accidentally separated from their mother in Somalia. Although the story sounds sad, it is filled with tremendous hope. The illustrations are beautiful and colorful. It is an amazing true story.   READ MORE ➤➤

 
Automatic Readability Checker
Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 8
Reading Level: standard / average.
Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. old
(Seventh and Eighth graders)

Carlsbad Library Literacy

Building skills, changing lives

Read to a child or read better at work.

Literacy Services provides tutoring to English-speaking adults who want to improve their basic reading and writing skills.

Learners are provided a friendly, supportive environment, where their needs and goals are valued. Each learner studies with a trained volunteer tutor. All services are free and confidential.

For more information, call 760-931-4510


Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ California :: Carlsbad :: S San Francisco :: Colusa Co :: Huntington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs California

Literacy Library Jobs
California
Carlsbad Library
performs learner assessments, tutor training and reporting for the adult and teen literacy program in addition to providing traditional library services.
 


Literacy Services Coordinator - FT
South San Francisco Library
knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of adult learning and literacy issues; teaching methods, techniques, and instructional materials; motivational factors and issues faced by learners
 
Literacy Program Coordinator - FT
Colusa County Library
plan organize and coordinate the Literacy Programs of the County Library and to work with the Literacy Council for fundraising and establishing goals for the Literacy Program
 
Literacy Library Services Aide II – PT
Huntington Beach Central Library
staffing office; Answering phones; Assisting volunteers and adult literacy students DEADLINE: OPEN


Friday, March 12, 2021

Carlsbad Library ▬ An Evening with Tara Westover ▬ April 8

Pick Up the Carlsbad Reads Together Selection

An Evening with
Tara Westover
Learning Connection: March/April 2021

Carlsbad is revisiting last year’s Carlsbad Reads Together selection Educated by Tara Westover.

We are offering this book free to those who would like to participate! Learners receive a matching audiobook. Give us a call and we will get your book ready for curbside pickup. Curbside pickup is available Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

“Born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho and isolated from mainstream society, Tara Westover was 17 the first time she set foot in a classroom. Lacking a formal education, she began to educate herself. Her quest for knowledge transformed her, taking her over oceans and across continents, to Cambridge, Harvard and beyond. “

An Evening with Tara Westover
Virtual Event
Thursday, April 8, 5:30 p.m.
Tara Westover will discuss her book Educated followed by an audience Q&A.  READ MORE ➤➤

 

Literacy Volunteering

You can change a life by becoming a volunteer literacy tutor!

Orientations are currently on hold.

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer tutor, call Literacy Services at the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center at 760-931-4510.

 

Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 8
Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.
Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. old
(Seventh and Eighth graders)


Monday, November 2, 2020

Carlsbad Library ▬ The Benefits of Reading in Difficult Times

The Benefits of Reading in Difficult Times

Carlsbad Library
Literacy Services
Learning Connection: Oct/Nov 2020

Let’s face it— times are tough, and many of us may struggle to find a healthy coping mechanism to reduce our stress. The good news is, there are proven, research backed benefits that show reading may help!

Reading has been found to:

• Strengthen connectivity in our brains

• Increase our ability for empathy

• Increase vocabulary

• Fight age-related cognitive decline

• Reduce stress

• Promote a good night’s sleep

• Provide a healthy escape that may alleviate depression

• Increase life expectancy up to two years

So next time you’re feeling a little “blue,” grab a book and take your mind to a healthier space.

Introducing News Crew

Join us at our weekly News Crew meeting, Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Zoom. Here, with Library Assistant Sandra, we will discuss current events and articles from News for You, a publication with easy-to read news stories.

We encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity for reading practice with Learning Center staff.

Literacy Services, formerly Adult Learning Program, provides a friendly, supportive atmosphere in which every learner’s needs and goals are valued. Learners receive one-to-one tutoring, set to their own pace. All services are confidential and free.

We believe that:

We all learn from each other.

Learners and tutors are learning partners.

Learning is fun and exciting.

Learners and tutors have individual learning styles and goals.

Each tutor and learner has a unique life history.

How something is taught is as important as what is taught

You can change a life by becoming a volunteer literacy tutor!

If you're interested in becoming a volunteer tutor, call Literacy Services at the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center at 760-931-4510 to learn about upcoming tutor orientations and to register. READ MORE ➤➤

Readability Consensus
Based on 7 readability formulas:
Grade Level: 8
Reading Level: standard / average.
Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. old
(Seventh and Eighth graders)


Sunday, October 25, 2020

Literacy Library Jobs ▬ Carlsbad ▬ Plumas County

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Library Technician Literacy Services - PT

Carlsbad Library
assisting patrons in-person, via phone, or via computer-based systems at a service desk


Literacy Program Assistant I – PT
Plumas Co Library
assists with the development, implementation, and management of the ongoing operation of a program or programs


Monday, January 27, 2020

Carlsbad Library ◯ New Year, New Beginnings

New Year, New Beginnings
Learning Connection: Jan/Feb 2020 by Carrie Scott, Community Outreach Supervisor

Happy New Year! For many, this can be a time of new beginnings. We often want to set goals for our health, finances and learning, but it is easy to get overwhelmed and then  not do anything!

One of my favorite personal mottos is, “You have to start before you can finish.” So as you think about what goals you want to set for the new year, consider starting small. Start by walking one minute. Start by drinking one cup of water. Start by saving one dollar. Start by writing one sentence. Start by reading one paragraph. Pick any goal that you want, then start today and repeat tomorrow. Before you know it, you will be building on your success!

As you plan which goals to work on, consider investing in yourself by meeting consistently with your learning partner this year. We require that each pair meet nine hours per month, which is about 100 hours per year.
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Why so much focus on attendance? Because it makes a big difference in learning. Adults who participate in a literacy program show future increases in literacy levels, income, and future enrollment in education, especially for those who meet 100 hours or more.

We encourage you to start 2020 with an emphasis on attendance: Make it a priority to attend all of your scheduled sessions. Schedule make-up sessions when you miss. (Remember that we are open on Saturdays!) At the end of each month, review and discuss your attendance as a pair. Wishing you a great 2020!  READ MORE >>

Next Tutor Orientation
Feb 13 ◯ 6 pm


Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level 6.7
Lexical Density: 62.4%
Total word count 250
Unique word count 156
7 hard words
Sentence count 21
Average sentence length 11.9

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Carlsbad Library ◯ Remembering Lynda L. Jones

Remembering Lynda L. Jones
Learning Connection: Sep/Oct 2019

With sadness, I share the news that retired Senior Librarian Lynda Jones passed away earlier this month. Lynda established our original Adult Literacy Program and, together with Director Cliff Lange and Assistant Director Geoff Armour, conceived of and launched the Centro de Información.

Later, Lynda presented to Cliff the vision for combining these two programs into one lifelong learning concept which became the Library Learning Center.

Lynda Louise Jones October 4, 1947 - July 15, 2019
Lynda L. Jones, age 72, of Oceanside, recently passed peacefully. Fourth generation Californian, born to Sid and Dorothy (Pierce) Jones, she and her sister, Debbie, enjoyed time at the beach. Lynda graduated with honors from the family alma mater, Occidental College. Later, she earned her Master's degree of Library Science at Simmons University. In Botswana, she worked at the Secondary School Library. She became the Founding Coordinator of the Adult Learning Program and the Centro de Informacin, after returning to California.  READ MORE >>

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Literacy Library Jobs :: Downey :: San Mateo City :: Carlsbad :: San Mateo Co


Literacy Library Jobs – California

assists with the planning and organizing of literacy events


plan and present volunteer training workshops and programs; match volunteer to appropriate literacy activity and match students with volunteer tutors

will primarily support literacy services and will report to the Community Outreach Supervisor for Literacy Services

maintain current and develop new programs that support adult learners, with a particular focus on critical skills and knowledge, including but not limited to English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and workforce development

assist students with homework assignments and improving educational skills; assist patrons with job search skills and resume preparation; etc

support student and family literacy programs

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students


Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Jobs :: Literacy Library


Literacy Library Jobs – California

will primarily support literacy services and will report to the Community Outreach Supervisor for Literacy Services

maintain current and develop new programs that support adult learners, with a particular focus on critical skills and knowledge, including but not limited to English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and workforce development

assist students with homework assignments and improving educational skills; assist patrons with job search skills and resume preparation; etc

support student and family literacy programs

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students


Saturday, July 27, 2019

Literacy Library Jobs :: Carlsbad :: Long Beach ::Contra Costa Co :: San Diego :: Salinas :: Huntington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs – California

transporting students & teacher to Library Learning Center, greeting & registering patrons, phone and reception duties, etc

assist students with homework assignments and improving educational skills; assist patrons with job search skills and resume preparation; etc

assist with volunteer recruitment, training and support activities, providing program information, and promoting library literacy programs through various media

coordinate matching of learners with volunteer tutors; monitor tutor/learner progress; supervise & evaluate volunteers; maintain homework center's physical space, etc

support student and family literacy programs

staffs literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students


Sunday, July 7, 2019

Carlsbad Library Literacy Services

Building Skills, Changing Lives
ws Radio Literacy for All: 2.12.2019 with Jose Cruz, CEO - San Diego Council on Literacy

We are joined by Carrie Scott, Community Outreach Supervisor for the Carlsbad City Library in San Diego County. Carrie shares her passion and adventures in her work at the Library Learning Center, a community learning center for all, and that, years later, is a jewel in the community that is worthy of replication.  LISTEN 29:54

Literacy for All radio show is here to enhance access to information and promising practices that support the national and international literacy network and those they serve.

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Literacy Library Jobs :: Salinas :: Burlingame :: Carlsbad :: Monterey Park :: Yolo Co

Literacy Library Jobs – California

coordinates and assists in the development and implementation of comprehensive community-based education and prevention programs and/or emergency preparedness programs


responsible for helping support a variety of adult and family literacy programs

possess experience working with volunteer programs, community organizations, and educational resources

performs learner assessments, tutor training and reporting for the adult and teen literacy program in addition to providing traditional library services

provides support for the Adult Literacy Services programs, and performs related duties as required

plan, organize, administer and assist in developing a large, comprehensive Literacy Program for the City

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students

coordinate the delivery of tutoring and support services for learners