National Library Workers Day
Literacy Volunteers
HBPL: 4.06.2021
April 6,
2021, is National Library Workers Day
(NLWD), a time to recognize library professionals for their expertise and
leadership skills in transforming lives and communities through education and
lifelong learning. The day also reminds the public that library workers serve
as community compasses that lead users to endless opportunities for engagement,
enrichment, and development
For #NationalLibraryWorkersDay, we're
highlighting the incredible humans who work at Huntington Beach Public Library.
This post features one of our librarians, Amy Crepeau!
When I was a child, some of my favorite books involved libraries and librarians
and I think that is where my interest began. I remember reading All of a Kind
Family and how important library books were to the sisters and the chapter when
Sarah lost her library book--the librarian was so compassionate. There were so
many examples like this and some, unfortunately, where librarians were the
opposite of compassionate but people telling how important libraries were to
them inspired me. Beyond that, I love libraries! Programs, storytimes, books,
computers, literacy, study space, free to use, people from infants to seniors
coming through our doors everday…sign me up! In 2009, I finally decided to go
to graduate school to earn my MLIS and the feeling of accomplishment I had in
May 2016 when I walked across that virtual stage was far more than earning
either my high school or college diplomas.
I have
worked at HBPL since April 15, 1997.
I have
worked in literacy
until March 2021 and the best part was working with amazing learners and
volunteers from Huntington Beach and seeing people accomplish important things
like reading with their children, getting a better job, passing the driver’s
test or becoming U.S. Citizens. It was constantly inspiring and people were so
grateful to the library. READ MORE ➤➤
Based on 7
readability formulas:
Grade Level:
13
Reading
Level: difficult to read.
Reader's Age:
18-19 yrs. old
(college
level entry)
Literacy
Volunteers Huntington Beach
Becoming a
Literacy tutor at either Central or Oak View starts with the successful
completion of Tutor
Orientation. Learn all about our program, adults who come to us, and much
more.
There will be
three (3) places to submit answers.
Once we
receive notice you have completed orientation, we will contact you with the
next training dates.
If you have
questions call the Central office at
714.375.5102, or Oak View at 714.375.5104.
