Thursday, December 11, 2014

Monterey Park Library - MPK Bruggemeyer Library: 30 Years of Literacy Services

MPK Bruggemeyer Library: 30 Years of Literacy Services
MontParkTV: 12.06.2014

Slideshow and interviews spotlight past and present successes of L.A.M.P. - Monterey Park's literacy program. Also features interviews with 2014 Tutor of the Year Annabelle Chu; student and small business owner Ken Huang.



Video was presented at the annual tutor recognition luncheon and awards ceremony at Luminarias Restaurant on Dec. 6, 2014.

Produced by library staff member Jose Garcia with assistance from other library personnel.

Features, Rebecca Calman, Jim Roberts, Harvey Elparin, Ben White, Cathay Reta, Beth Woo, Stephanie Brown, Norma Arvizu, Lilian Kawaratani, Annabelle Chu, Joyce Chan, Ken Huang among others.

Monday, December 8, 2014

Redlands Library - Redlands’ Smiley Library’s Adult Literacy program welcomes new face

Redlands’ Smiley Library’s Adult Literacy program welcomes new face
Redlands Daily Facts: 12.04.2014 by Kristina Hernandez

A part-time literacy coordinator has been hired to help expand the A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Literacy Program.

Dottie Podolak, an educator who has worked for the Redlands Unified School District, will join Katherine Gifford and Trudy Waldron, volunteer literacy coordinators, to create new opportunities for students.

“I’m very excited to be coming in to a wonderful program and to be a part of the Smiley Library,” Podolak said by phone Thursday. “The hope for us as we look ahead is to continue to really deepen the program that has already been established.”

According to the library, 15 to 20 percent of adults in the country are in need of literacy assistance; the program’s goal is to assist adults 18 and older to improve their reading and writing skills.

The program has assisted more than 220 adults in the past four years.

“There is definitely a need for this program and the program has been really held up by these two wonderful volunteers, Trudy and Katherine, who have dedicated themselves to this cause. To come in and work with them is a privilege,” Podolak said.  READ MORE !

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Newport Beach Library :: Holiday Potluck


Setting up for our annual Holiday Potluck for our wonderful tutors, learners and volunteers, together with their families. Fun, food and games for all !


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Friday, December 5, 2014

Literacy Library Jobs - California :: Woodland :: Visalia :: LA :: Santa Rosa :: Salinas

Literacy Jobs - California

Recruit adult learners and volunteer tutors. Screen volunteer tutors and receive adult learners into program. Assign tutors and students in working pairs. Prepare grant applications as required.
DEADLINE: Dec 12

Family Literacy Coach - HEART High School After School Program - PT
Pro-Youth - Visalia
DEADLINE: Dec 31
work with the Site Coordinator, after school site staff, school personnel and local community base organizations
DEADLINE: Dec 31
DEADLINE: Open

12-Month, Grant-Funded Position
The primary functions of this position are to collect parenting ladder data for reporting purposes and to implement early literacy playgroups in the library and/or a city recreation center using a pre-set curriculum that includes facilitating open play, singing songs, conducting story time and engaging with parents.
DEADLINE: Open

Temporary, Grant Funded
perform a wide variety of general and clerical duties, including those related to literacy Services
DEADLINE: Open


Happy International Volunteer Day

Happy International Volunteer Day!

Thank You Volunteers
from the
Southern California Library Literacy Network !

@scllnliteracy

To All of Our Awesome Volunteers
for Your Dedication & Contributions ! ! !
Make Change Happen

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Newport Beach Library :: Tutor Snapshot

Newport Beach Library
Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy
Literally Speaking: Nov/Dec 2014

Snapshot: Tutor
Shari Elias Last year, Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy recognized Shari Elias for her nearly 7 years of service to the Program, both as a tutor and an instructor. Her dedication to the learners has made her an invaluable member of the team.

Literally Speaking: What first drew you to the Newport Beach Public Library literacy program?

Shari: My father passed away in 2007, and after having been his caregiver for 7 months at his home in CDM, I felt a need to volunteer in a less stressful situation. I never realized how much fun and enjoyable, while also being therapeutic, tutoring in this program would be. It took some time to realize that as I was helping others, the learners were doing me a much greater service.

Literally Speaking: How has your work here impacted your life outside?

Shari: Being involved with individuals from approximately ten different countries every week cannot be anything but exciting. Although I have always thought of myself as open-minded and fairly liberal, it is difficult for me to express my emotions felt when discussing religion, politics, lifestyles, families, marriages, sex, etc., in a group setting with foreigners. I have learned from them to be more compassionate, less prejudiced, and not to jump to conclusions when a particular group is headlined in our news. I also appreciate that I can now recite a greeting in about 8-10 different languages other than English.  READ MORE !

Monday, December 1, 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events :: December 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events
December 2014

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


Dec. 2   I Love My Librarian 2014 Award, New York NY
Dec. 3+ LRA National Reading Conference, Marco Island FL
Dec. 3+ TASH Annual Conference, Washington DC
Dec. 4+ National Reading Conference, Dallas TX
Dec. 5  International Volunteer Day - Global
Dec. 5  Spotlight on Dyslexia - Cyberspace
Dec. 6  Autism Sensory Friendly Films - PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR
Dec. 7+ Head Start Parent Conference, New Orleans LA
Dec. 10+ Zero to Three Institute, Fort Lauderdale FL
Dec. 10   White House Summit on Early Education, Wash DC 12N

Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor, Washington DC thru Jan 19, 2015

Fun children's and young adult literature events from coast to coast!
Children’s Book Council.