Carlsbad Library : : ALLI Literacy Leaders

Adult Learner Leadership Institute

Learning Connection: May/June 2015

Congratulations to learners Fidela R. and Robertina G. who graduated from the Adult Learner Leadership Institute held March 20-22. The Institute is a three-day workshop presented by adult learners to teach leadership, advocacy, self-esteem and public speaking skills. The California State Library generously funds this annual workshop, which is hosted by different libraries in Southern California.

This year’s Institute was held at the beautiful new San Diego Central Public Library in downtown San Diego. The learners received a certificate at a graduation on Sunday.

Azusa Library : : Inspired Citizenship Presented with Certificate of Recognition

Inspired Citizenship is Presented with Certificate of Recognition

Literacy Update: 4.2015

On Tuesday, April 7 Field Representative Nichol Delgado from the office of Assembly member Roger Hernandez presented the library with a Certificate of Recognition to honor its Inspired Citizenship program. Ms. Delgado congratulated the Literacy Program team, the citizenship coaches, and the students on the success of the program.

As of April 20, 2015, 22 Inspired Citizenship students have taken the U.S. naturalization exam; and 22 have passed.

To learn how you can volunteer as a “citizenship coach” for Inspired Citizenship, call Efrain Villa, Citizenship Specialist at (626) 812-5273.

To learn more about how to become a U.S. Citizen, come to the next Citizenship Information Session on Saturday, June 6, 11:00 a.m. in the Azusa Civic Auditorium.

Translation will be provided in Spanish and Mandarin.

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California Book Festivals & Events :: May 2015

California Book Festivals & Events :: May 2015

Books, Comics, Poetry, Storytelling, Writing and More !

May 2 Latino Book & Family Festival – Inland Empire: CSU San Bernardino

May 8  Steinbeck Festival: Salinas

May 9 Festival of Women Authors Orange County: Irvine

May 15-17 LéaLA: LA Convention Ctr

May 23 Great Valley Bookfest, Manteca

May 23 Sacramento Latino Book & Family Festival: Capitol Mall
May 31 Oakland Book Festival

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Dia de los Niños/Dia de los Libros : : SCLLN Libraries

Dia de los Niños/Dia de los Libros

April 30

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Commerce Library

Corona Library

Monterey Park Library

Placentia Library

Riverside County Library

Celebrates Día de los Niños/Día de los Libros

April 27, 2015 3:00 PM Valle Vista

April 29, 2015 4:00 PM Glen Avon

Family Storytime April 30, 2015 10:30 AM Calimesa

San Diego County Library

Ventura County Library

El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every day of children, families, and reading that culminates yearly on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

2:30-3:30 - Decorate your own Día book bag and craft

3:30-4:00 - Día Storytime with Jackie Pearce

4:00-4:30 - Live mariachi from De Anza Middle School

National & International Literacy & Library Events : : May 2015

National & International Literacy & Library Events

May 2015

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Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

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Get Caught Reading Month

May 1 Choose Privacy Week

May 2  Indie Bookstore Day

May 4 Children's Book Week

May 4+ National Library Legislative Day, Washington, D.C

May 4+ World Voices Festival of International Literature, NY NY

May 5 Teacher Day
May 6+ Health Literacy Conference, Irvine CA

May 12 ClearMark Awards National Press Club, Washington DC 5:30p

May 14 IMLS Learning In Libraries WEBCAST Kansas City Library 8:30a CDT

May 15+ UNA FRONT PORCH STORYTELLING FESTIVAL: Univ North Alabama, Florence

May 18  National Medal for Museum and Library Service, Washington DC

May 18 International Museum Day

May 19+ Adult Education Research Conference, Kansas State University

May 22+ Intl Conference on Literacy  Univ of Crete, Greece

May 26+ Computer Assisted Language Instruction Cons CALICO, Univ Colorado, Boulder

May 27+ BookExpo America, NY NY

May 30 Sensory Friendly Films – TOMMORROWLAND 10a

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Newport Beach Library : : Gift of Literacy Luncheon :: May 1

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

"Gift of Literacy" Luncheon

May 1, 2015

Featured guest speaker

Ann Packer

The Pacific Club, Newport Beach

Tickets now on sale

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Deadline for ticket sales is April 27, so don't wait to purchase your tickets. For information contact literacy@newportbeachca.gov or call (949) 717-3874.

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy will hold its annual fundraising luncheon featuring the writer Ann Packer. She will be promoting her new novel, The Children’s Crusade.

Ann Packer is the bestselling author of two novels, Songs Without Words and The Dive from Clausen’s Pier, and two collections of short fiction, Mendocino and Other Stories and Swim Back to Me.

Includes lunch and a copy of The Children's Crusade by Ann Packer for each ticketed guest.  There will be a raffle, silent auction and book signing.