Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events ▬ April 2021

 

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

April 2021

 

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

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Southern California Library Literacy Network Calendar

Financial Literacy Month

Global Volunteer Month

National Poetry Month

School Library Month

Apr. 04      National Library Week: Welcome to Your Library

Apr. 06      National Library Workers Day
Apr. 07      National Library Outreach Day
Apr. 07      Literary Orange VIRTUAL 6:30p
Apr. 08      AOTA Conference & Expo VIRTUAL Thru June 1
Apr. 08      American Educational Research Assc Conf VIRTUAL
Apr. 14      Literary Orange VIRTUAL 6:30p
Apr. 17      Los Angeles Times Festival of Books VIRTUAL
Apr. 19      Overview of Orton Gillingham Approach OnLine
Apr. 19      Special Ed Law and Dyslexia OnLine
Apr. 21      CCAE State Conference 2021 VIRTUAL
Apr. 21      Literary Orange VIRTUAL 6:30p
Apr. 24      Black Writers on Tour VIRTUAL
Apr. 24      Children's Book Fair San Diego
Apr. 24      YALLWEST VIRTUAL
Apr. 26      Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry OnLine
Apr. 27      BOOST Conference VIRTUAL
Apr. 28      Literary Orange VIRTUAL 6:30p
Apr. 30      Dia: El día de los niños/El día de loslibro
                    Díapalooza @ Public and School Libraries

#LitWeekLA

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Storytelling Association of California

 

Ventura Co Library ▬ Career Online High School Guido’s Success Story

Career Online High School  Guido’s Success Story

Ventura County Library
READ Program

VC READER: Spring 2021

As a young boy growing up in El Salvador, Guido Argueta dreamed of flying. He hoped to be a pilot one day, flying all around the world. He was insatiably curious and liked mathematics.

At the time, however, El Salvador was torn by civil war. When he was 5 years old, his mother sought safety for herself and her two sons by moving in with their grandmother while hoping to eventually make their way to the United States. After many years and much effort, their visas were approved and Guido took flight with his mother and brother from El Salvador to Thousand Oaks, California.

A new arrival to the area at the age of 16, Guido enrolled in a local high school. The first few months were “okay”, but homesickness and culture shock soon set in. The most difficult part of the transition was learning a new language. “I didn’t even know how to say ‘hi’ in English!” Besides going to school and all the adjustments there, Guido also had to learn to get a job, buy a car, and become more independent. He worked hard and learned quickly.

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Guido’s life moved ahead. He became a naturalized U.S. citizen, married, and had children. He was successful in his job. All the time, however, he knew that he needed a high school diploma for career advancement opportunities and to be a better help and example for his children.

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Then one day he heard an advertisement on television about online education programs and decided to do some research. That led him to the Ventura County Library’s Career Online High School (COHS). He completed the application process and enrolled at the age of 40.  READ MORE ➤➤

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 7

Reading Level: standard / average.

Reader's Age: 11-13 yrs. old

(Sixth and Seventh graders)

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ▬ April 2021

 

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar April 2021

 

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

Visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network Calendar

Apr 08   An Evening With Tara Westover VIRTUAL 5p

Carlsbad Library

Apr 24   Happy Hour Marla Jo Fisher VIRTUAL 5p

Newport Beach Library Literacy

Financial Literacy Month

Global Volunteer Month

National Poetry Month

Apr. 07      Adult Literacy Tutor Training Newport Beach Library VIRTUAL 10a
Apr. 08      An Evening With Tara Westover Carlsbad Library VIRTUAL 5p
Apr. 14      Adult Literacy Tutor Training Riverside Co Library VIRTUAL 3p
Apr. 19      Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library VIRTUAL 7p
Apr. 24      Happy Hour Marla Jo Fisher Newport Beach Library VIRTUAL 5p

Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module

Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Placentia Library online orientations

Santa Fe Springs City Library Complete an online training course

Local Tutor Workshops Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

National City Library ▬ Meet Our Literacy Tutors

Meet Our Tutors: Samuel V -National City Library Tutor

National City
Library Literacy

Literacy Services Newsletter: March 2021

My name is Samuel, I have been tutoring at the National City Public Library for more than 2 years. First a work study tutor from my school and then as a volunteer, proud to say I have absolutely no regrets to have been around this library for this long. The amazing people I have met, both fellow workers and learners are just one of the many reasons why I would not trade this experience for anything.

I have tutored GED, ASVAB & other subjects like general education in high school, middle school, and even elementary school for the Children’s department. Each one of my learners has been special and has led me to not only discover more about them, but it has also led me to discover more about myself.

It is always amazing to see the determination of each learner to take the step forward to do something that could potentially help them improve their lives forever. Ranging from the youth who wish to excel in their classes to adults who know they still have not achieved their full potential and want more out of life.  READ MORE ➤➤

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old

(Twelfth graders)

 

Sign Up Now To Be A Volunteer

Or Take Our Classes & Tutoring Sessions

APPLY NOW !

Call 619-470-5860 or email

literacy@nationalcitylibrary.org

Redlands Library ▬ Literacy Program Challenges Redlands To Get Caught Up In ‘Charlotte’s Web’

Literacy Program Challenges Redlands To Get Caught Up In ‘Charlotte’s Web’

Charlotte’s Web

Redlands Community News: 3.11.2021 by Shari Forbes

This year’s Redlands Community Read selection is E.B. White’s classic book “Charlotte’s Web,” first published in 1952 and illustrated by Garth Williams.

Sponsored by the A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program, the annual Community Read Challenge is open to all who wish to participate.

The challenge features monthly activities related to the book, culminating in a community celebration in the fall of 2021. Illustration and writing activities can be submitted to the library and may be chosen for display in the library or other city facilities.  READ MORE ➤➤

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 10

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 14-15 yrs. old

(Ninth to Tenth graders)

 

Redlands Adult Literacy Program

Our mission is to provide free, professional, and confidential tutoring in reading and writing to help adult learners in the Redlands community reach their literacy goals.

To learn more, join us at a Zoom Tutor Orientation. 

Please call the Redlands Adult Literacy Program office at 909.798.7565, ext. 4138 or email literacy@akspl.org to sign up for the Orientation or if you have any questions.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Newport Beach Library ▬ Tutor’s Corner: A Focus On Poetry

Tutor’s Corner: A Focus On Poetry

Newport/Mesa 
ProLiteracy

Literally Speaking: March 2021

With the renewed interest in poetry thanks to Amanda Gorman, now is a great time to examine how you can use poetry in your literacy lessons. Some students – and teachers - tend to shy away from poetry, but poetry is a great medium to teach adult learners at varying reading levels.

Without getting lost in a poet’s intended purpose for writing the poem, Nancy Padak’s “Poetry in the Adult Literacy Classroom” outlines how you can use poetry to aid in reading and writing instruction.

Focus on these four areas:

➧ Comprehension

➧ Fluency

➧ Phonics

➧ Writing

READ MORE ➤➤

 

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Learner Orientation 

March 24 @ 10 am

VIRTUAL Adult Literacy Tutor Training 

April 7 and 14

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Prospective tutors must attend both sessions to complete training. 

Reservations for this training are required.

Online Orientation must be completed before attending Training. 

       For more information, please contact literacy@newportbeachca.gov

Telephone: 949 . 717 . 3800 

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.

 

Automatic Readability Checker

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)

Huntington Beach Library Literacy ▬ Free Virtual Author Fundraiser Abbi Waxman

 

HBPL Literacy Volunteers Presents

Abbi Waxman

VIRTUAL Author Event

March 12

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

 

We’re getting exciiiited!

Literacy Volunteers HBPL is proud to host best-selling author Abbi Waxman for our very first virtual author event! On Friday, March 12, 2021 at 7pm.

=Abbi Waxman will be reading from her latest book, “I Was Told It Would Get Easier” followed with a Q&A. Submit your questions ahead of time to literacy@surfcity-hb.org, or ask during the event.

 

Register at Constant Contact Events

This is a FREE event, donations are GREATLY appreciated.

Open to all so share this link with your family and friends, and get ready for a wonderful evening at home on March 12!

Pick up a little something to enjoy during the reading from Hi-Time Wine Cellars.

Clink glasses through the screen with us with a 10% discount from Hi-Time Wine Cellars! Purchase your wine/spirits while shopping in the store or by calling (949) 650-8463 to place an order and pick up curbside.

Be sure to enter the HB LIbrary Literacy phone #: 714-375-5102, at checkout to receive your savings. This discount is for this event only and will expire on March 13, 2021. Please note that some Hi-Time Wine Cellars’ items do not discount.

Azusa Library ▬ Cathay Reta Discusses Her Career In Adult Literacy

Cathay Reta Discusses Her Career In Adult Literacy

Azusa Adult Literacy 

Literacy Update: Winter 2020

Cathay managed the Adult Literacy program for 5 years at the Azusa City Library. She has left a mark on our program with the addition of the Grassroots ESL and Inspired Citizenship programs. Cathay was the catalyst of the Grassroots ESL partnership. Along with Azusa Hispanic Foursquare Church, Canyon Christian Fellowship, Dalton Elementary School, Foothill Family Service, Lee Elementary School and Neighborhood Homework House they began providing ESL tutoring sessions around the community. Use the link below to listen to our conversation about her expansive work in literacy.  LISTEN 13:50

The Azusa Adult Literacy program offers four programs our Adult Basic Literacy program, Grassroots ESL, Leamos and Inspired Citizenship.

If you would like to become a volunteer or are in need of our services please contact Arlene Calderon acalderon@azusaca.gov or call 626-812-5266.  

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 13

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 18-19 yrs. old

(college level entry)

Placentia Library ▬ Meet Our Learners and Tutors

Meet Our Learners and Tutors

@placentialib

Placentia Library Newsletter: Mar-Aug 2021

Isha shares her experience tutoring her learner, Marisela:

As a college student involved in creative writing, poetry, and teaching English literacy, I strive to make every meeting with my student Maricela very engaging and inspiring. When Maricela first joined the library’s literacy program, she was eager and ready to dive straight into goal-oriented lessons, go page by page in the workbook, and learn flashcards. Though this progressed well, I realized that introducing her to some light reading, poetry, and current events could be a major breakthrough for her understanding of English. With this in mind, we started planning out all the activities we could do together on Zoom all while staying safe at home.

While preparing for her citizenship exam and interview, Maricela has been especially interested in the current issues regarding the US election and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the topics that made headlines this past year were not always uplifting. Together, Maricela and I chose to balance this by splitting our time between reading the news, and reading a short story or poem that reflects a positive outlook on life and learning.  READ MORE ➤➤

 

Automatic Readability Checker

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 13

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 18-19 yrs. old

(college level entry)

Become an Adult Literacy Tutor - No Experience Needed

Help an adult learn to read and write, and change a life! Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, and able to commit to tutoring 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months.

We provide the training, materials, and ongoing support you need to help an adult learner reach their personal literacy goals.  (714) 528-1906 ext. 214.

Please contact Victor Meza for volunteer opportunities and scheduling availability. All volunteers will receive an online orientation and must make a three month commitment to their assigned volunteer position. 

Contact vmeza@placentialibrary.org, 714-528-1906 x 234.

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events ▬ March 2021

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

March 2021

 

SCLLN
Literacy & Library Events & Conferences
- Local, California and National –
Visit the
Southern California Library Literacy Network Calendar

 

Read Aloud Month
National Reading Month
Women Scream Intl Poetry Festival

Mar. 01      Open Education Week 
Mar. 01      Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry OnLine
Mar. 01      Read Across California 
Mar. 02      Read Across America Day     
Mar. 03      OTAN Technology and Distance Learning Symposium VIRTUAL
Mar. 04      March Forth for Literacy       
Mar. 04      National Grammar Day
Mar. 05      World Book Day 
Mar. 08      CSUN Assistive Technology Conference VIRTUAL
Mar. 15      Reading Comprehension Strategies OnLine
Mar. 15      What is Dyslexia? An In Depth Look OnLine
Mar. 16      Freedom of Information Day 
Mar. 18      CUE Spring Conference VIRTUAL
Mar. 19      Read To Me Day 
Mar. 20      World Storytelling Day 
Mar. 21      World Poetry Day
Mar. 24      CABE Conference VIRTUAL
Mar. 26      California Language Teachers' Association Conference VIRTUAL

 

#LitWeekLA

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Storytelling Association of California