California Book Festivals & Events :: May 2017

California Book Festivals & Events :: May 2017

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

Children's Book Week: May 1-7 "A great nation is a reading nation."

LA Zine Fest: May 28 California Market Center

Oakland Book Festival: May 21 City Hall

Steinbeck Festival: May 5+ Salinas

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

California Book Festivals

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Poets & Writers Los Angeles Literary Events Calendar

Storytelling Association of California

African American Book Events

Book Fairs by State Library of Congress

Book Reporter – Book Festivals

Children’s Book Council Kid Lit Events

College Children’s & Young Adult Literature Conferences Festivals

Everfest Book Festival Calendar

ILA :: Literacy Calendar Worldwide

Storytelling Events

US Book Festivals

Ongoing

Books of Course: Apr 5-Jun 11 San Francisco Center for the Book

Concrete Poetry: Words and Sounds in Graphic Space: Mar 28-Jul 30 Getty Center

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

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

May 2017

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Southern California & California

National Library Legislative Day

Get Caught Reading Month

May 01+ Children's Book Week "A great nation is a reading nation."

May 01+ Choose Privacy Week

May 03+ Health Literacy Conference IHA Irvine

May 04+ California Council for Adult Education Conference Long Beach

May 05+ Steinbeck Festival Salinas

May 06    Dyslexia Conference So CA Tri-Counties Branch IDA Brea

May 06+ National History Day California William Jessup University

May 07+ Teacher Appreciation Week

May 09    Teacher Day

May 18    International Museum Day

May 18   GED Grad Day (Hats off to GED Grads Everywhere!) @GEDTesting #GEDGradDay

May 20   CATESOL Inland Empire Workshop California Baptist University 9a

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poets & Writers Los Angeles Literary Events Calendar

California Book Festivals

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Storytelling Association of California

Literacy Library Jobs :: California :: Carlsbad Library :: Monterey Park Library

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Temporary/Seasonal Part-Time Library Clerk-Literacy Services

through 9.01.2017

Carlsbad Library

Greeting patrons, registering patrons, phone and reception duties,

checking library materials, etc

DEADLINE: MAY 1

Literacy Program Administrator - FT

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library

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

DEADLINE: JUN 15

BayNet Library and Information Network

CalOpps

Library Jobs in California

UCLA Department of Information Studies

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: May 2017

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar

May 2017

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

National Library Legislative Day

May 01 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Santa Barbara Library 1p

May 01 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Ventura Co Library 5p

May 03 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Huntington Beach Library 10a

May 03 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Fontana 5p

May 04 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy Torrance Library 7p

May 06 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Chino Hills 9:30a

May 09 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 12N

May 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Newport Beach Library 9a

May 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Crestline 12:30p

May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Barstow 11:30a

May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Chino 10a

May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Rialto 10a

May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Adelanto 12N

May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Crestline 12:30p

May 15 Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p

May 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Hesperia 3p

May 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p
May 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Downey Library 9a
May 20 Wine Walk for Literacy Covina Library 5p

May 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Diego Co Library Rancho San Diego 10a

May 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library 29 Palms 9a

May 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Yucca Valley 9a
May 21 Celebration of Learning Carlsbad Library 2:30p

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

Letters Needed for SCA 3-DODD :: by April 26 :: CLA

Letters Needed for SCA 3-DODD :: by April 26

CLA News From the Capitol: 4.17.2017 by Mike Dillon and Christina DiCaro, CLA Lobbyists

Recently we reported that SCA 3 by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) had a successful hearing in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee at the State Capitol, with the measure passing on a 5-2 party-line vote.

The legislation seeks to lower the local vote threshold from the current two-thirds to 55% for library construction and renovation bond measures.  This bill is sponsored by CLA.

SCA 3 will be heard in the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee on Tuesday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m.  Letters of support from libraries, Friends and Trustees, cities, counties, special districts, and architectural and construction firms are needed.

In the previous policy committee, there was not a strong showing of letters from library supporters, and most recently, the bill has received strong opposition from taxpayer groups.

So, in order to send a message that SCA 3 is of significant importance to the library community, Senator Dodd and the committee will need a much better show of support in the form of letters.

A sample letter is attached to this memo and letters will need to be received by Senate Committee members by Wednesday, April 26. 

In your letters, please explain

> how much the public library in your community is being used

> some of the more popular services

> specific examples of plans to build or renovate a library in your area

Please take a minute today to send a letter of support to the following individuals:

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee:

The Honorable Henry Stern, Chair
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 3070
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4927

The Honorable Joel Anderson, Vice Chair

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 5052
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4938

The Honorable Ben Allen, Member

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 5072
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4926

The Honorable Bob Hertzberg, Member (SCA 3 co-author)
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 4038
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4918

The Honorable Connie Leyva, Member
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 4061
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4920

Please don’t forget to cc: a copy to Senator Bill Dodd (SCA 3 author)

The Honorable Bill Dodd

California State Senate
State Capitol, Room 5064
Sacramento, CA.  95814

Fax:  (916) 651-4903

Newport Beach Library :: Gift of Literacy Luncheon :: April 21

Gift of Literacy Luncheon

April 21, 2017

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

Newport Beach Library

Guest Speaker: Bestselling Author Lisa See

SOLD OUT

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy invites you to celebrate the "Gift of Literacy" at this very special annual event. This year, our annual fundraising luncheon will feature international bestselling author Lisa See.

Ms. See will be introducing her latest book, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, a moving story about tradition, tea farming, and the enduring connection between mothers and daughters.

If you are unable to attend the luncheon, you can still support literacy by making a donation or becoming sponsor for the event.

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy :: Newport Beach Library

For more information contact: (949) 717-3874

Azusa Library :: Scrabble ESL FUN-raiser :: April 20

Scrabble Night 2017

FUN - raiser to benefit Grassroots ESL

Azusa City Library

April 20, 2017

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tickets available at Azusa City Library and online at Foothill Learning Alliance

According to the U.S. Census, nearly 1-quarter of Azusa’s 46,361 residents report they speak English “less than very well.” In response, the Azusa community has joined together to provide Grassroots ESL (English as a 2nd Language) to help limited English speakers gain confidence and skill in speaking English.

For information, please call (626) 812-5266

729 N. Azusa Ave.
Azusa, CA 91702

Cost:  $15 Advance/$20 at the door

Carlsbad Library :: How Supporting Adult Literacy in Public Libraries Changes Lives

How Supporting Adult Literacy in Public Libraries Changes Lives

ProLiteracy Blog: 3.30.2017 by Jennifer Paulding

Adult Literacy Through Libraries

A public library—with its collections of books, journals, magazines, films, recordings, and other print and digital resources—is a community’s core source of reference, engagement, and learning. It is a user-friendly place of opportunity to organize and collaborate.

With safe and welcoming environments, it is important for public libraries nationwide to continuously offer adult literacy programs. Success stories, like that of Nyla Henry, an adult learner from the Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, inspired ProLiteracy to partner with the American Library Association (ALA) to help libraries implement adult literacy initiatives.

Nyla’s Adult Literacy Journey

Nyla Henry is a native English speaker who has been in our program for about 7 years. When Nyla’s employer discovered that she could not read, she was afraid of losing everything. Instead, he referred her to our literacy program at Carlsbad City Library.

When she was in school, she was passed along. Nyla was a pleasant student—a “teacher’s pet”—and showed skill in art, in addition to having sisters who did her homework for her. Her lack of skills wasn’t discovered until high school when she couldn’t pass the proficiency test. She was placed in special education where she memorized the answers to the test in order to graduate. After high school, she lived her life like so many learners do—in the shadows—avoiding social activities and parties where she could be discovered, and taking jobs like dishwashing and cleaning that didn’t require reading and writing. She fed her children frozen TV dinners because they had pictures on the box to show what was inside.  READ MORE @

Downey Library :: How To Spot Fake News - April 10 :: Literacy Program

How to Spot Fake News

Marc Ambinder

USC Fellow Author & Journalist

Downey Library

Adult Literacy Program

National Library Week Special Event

April 10

6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Downey Library

11121 Brookshire Ave

For Reservations Call

562 . 904 . 7361

Huntington Beach Library :: Walk Run READ :: Literacy Fun-raiser :: April 8

Walk Run READ

April 8

Literacy Volunteers

Huntington Beach Public Library

Join us for a fun morning at the park!

Support HB Literacy Volunteers so we can help others!

There will be a book shack, story time, free books and wonderful raffles! Join us for a fun morning, and support us!

There'll be water stations along the way if you get thirsty. Then, the kids who are registered will have their fun run and get a medal!

Pancake breakfast provided by HB firefighters is free for Registered runners/walkers. Tickets for pancake breakfast can also be purchased there.

 TO REGISTER

Come to the Literacy office (Oak View or Central)

or go to Walk Run READ

California Book Festivals & Events :: April 2017

California Book Festivals & Events :: April 2017

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

National Poetry Month

San Gabriel Valley Poetry Festival April Santa Catalina Branch Library

International Edible Book Festival Apr 1

Literary Orange Apr 1 Newport Beach

SFJazz Poetry Festival Apr 6-9 SFJAZZ Center

Pasadena Festival of Women Authors Apr 8

 Cowboy Poetry Week  Apr 16-22

Haiku Poetry Day Apr 17

Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Apr 19-23 Old Town Newhall

L A Times Festival of Books USC Apr 22-23

Black Writers On Tour: Apr 29 Carson Community Center

Ojai Word Festival Apr 29-May 1

California Bookstore Day Apr 30

Latino Book & Family Festival–Inland Empire Apr 30 CSU San Bernardino

UkiaHaiku Festival Apr 30

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

California Book Festivals

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Poets & Writers Los Angeles Literary Events Calendar

Storytelling Association of California

African American Book Events

Book Fairs by State Library of Congress

Book Reporter – Book Festivals

Children’s Book Council Kid Lit Events

College Children’s & Young Adult Literature Conferences Festivals

Everfest Book Festival Calendar

ILA :: Literacy Calendar Worldwide

Storytelling Events

US Book Festivals

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Superlatives from SCLLN

April is National Poetry Month.

Celebrate with lesson plans, activities, and more!

http://bit.ly/IvQkTB 

@RWTnow  5h

An easy way to celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth

is with blackout poetry.

Here's how: https://goo.gl/uO8REX 

@aierstokELA  11h

Get ready for National Poetry Month, which starts tomorrow!

Here are 30 ways to celebrate — 1 for every day:

https://www.poets.org/national-poetry-month/30-ways-celebrate-national-poetry-month …

#NPM17

@POETSorg  Mar 31

Get ready for National Poetry Month

with this great activity from Edutopia writer

@theVogelman

@edutopia  Mar 29

Exploring the importance and beauty of words

through Blackout Poetry

#writing #poetry #author

@Mr_Kuran  Mar 29

An Exploration Into FOund Poetry

pernillesripp.com/2017/03/16/an-exploration-into-found-poetry …

@pernilleripp  Mar 16

Creative poetry pairings to engage your

students’ curiosity and spark rich discussions

edut.to/2nEJplo 

#NationalPoetryMonth

@edutopia  Mar 18

LESSON PACKS: Poetry Introduction

#tefl #esl

@TomsTefl  Jan 20