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Literacy Library Jobs – California

Library Assistant Literacy – PT

Downey Library

assists with the planning and organizing of literacy events

DEADLINE:  SEP 27

Literacy Specialist – PT

San Mateo City Library

plan and present volunteer training workshops and programs; match volunteer to appropriate literacy activity and match students with volunteer tutors

DEADLINE: OCT 14

Library Assistant I/II- Literacy Services - FT

Carlsbad Library

will primarily support literacy services and will report to the Community Outreach Supervisor for Literacy Services

DEADLINE:  OCT 3

Community Program Specialist I/II – FT

San Mateo County Library

maintain current and develop new programs that support adult learners, with a particular focus on critical skills and knowledge, including but not limited to English as a Second Language (ESL), literacy, citizenship and workforce development

DEADLINE: SEP 30

Learning Guide – PT

Long Beach Library

assist students with homework assignments and improving educational skills; assist patrons with job search skills and resume preparation; etc

DEADLINE:  1st 100 Applicants

Literacy Clerk – Temporary

Salinas Library

support student and family literacy programs

DEALINE: OPEN

Library Literacy Aide – PT

Huntington Beach Library

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students

DEADLINE:  OPEN

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Downey Library :: Customers And Staff Look Forward To New Beginnings

At The Downey Library, Customers And Staff Look Forward To New Beginnings

Downey Patriot: 3.19.2019 by Lorine Parks

Under a bright blue sky, when the trees around the Downey City Library are about to put forth green buds and leaves, a party was going on. The amazing blue ribbon library staff had invited kids and their parents, and had balloons and Spin The Wheel Games of chance with candy and books and puzzles as prizes. Finger painting on hither-to untouchable white walls.

And it almost looked like business as usual. In the Friends’ Used Book Room, sales were brisk. Book lover Mitch proudly held up his catch of the day, Marcella, one of Johnny Gruelle’s Raggedy Ann’s stories, Volunteer Marcia toted up his purchases while his wife Joy stood by, ready to pay.

But the Library is about to close for 15 months, and this new beginnings party was to celebrate the new phase of life for this beloved Downey institution.

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Claudia took time from her busy schedule to show us how so many Downey organizations will be proxy-hosting for the library. Literacy program tutoring, which is near and dear to Claudia’s heart, is every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 to 2 pm at the First Baptist Church. Adult Communication Class will meet Mondays at 11 am at the Downey Women’s Club.

The Library’s book discussion club, Booked For Lunch, which has 20 or so active members, will meet Thursdays at 10:30 am at the First Baptist Church.  Summer reading shows will be scheduled on Mondays in June and July at the Downey Theatre.  Impressive.

“The renovation gives library staff an opportunity to pause,” Ben said, “and rethink how we work and what we offer. The construction gives us time to develop these programs.”  READ MORE >>

Downey Library :: Closes Saturday For Renovations :: Literacy & Most Programs Will Continue

Downey Library closes Saturday but most programs will continue

Downey Patriot: 3.14.2019 by Eric Pierce

The Downey City Library will close Saturday as part of an extensive renovation that will take 15 months to complete.

When the library re-opens June 2020, it will be as a “true 21st Century public learning environment, furthering its mission to ignite a community of creative and critical thinkers,’” city officials said.

Construction is slated to begin in June. Plans call for a reconfiguration of interior spaces, new interior finishes, new book and data storage furniture, installation of energy efficient lighting, completion of ADA improvements, new doors and signage, and new exterior paint.

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Most library programs will continue at off-site locations during the renovation:

Literacy program tutoring is every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church

Literacy book discussions are Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church

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The library also has other scheduled events:

A volunteer recognition luncheon is set for Saturday, April 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Rio Hondo Event Center;

National Library Week will be celebrated April 8 at the space center, with a children’s event from 4-5 p.m. and an author visit from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

For questions about library programs or the closure, call (562) 904-7360.  READ MORE >>

Downey Library :: Library Volunteers Thanked With Brunch

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Downey Library Volunteers

Thanked With Brunch

Downey Patriot: 12.10.2018 by Lorine Parks

“Volunteers make the library what it is,” said Claudia Daley, literacy coordinator who heads the Children’s Room as well as supervises the volunteer programs at the Downey City Library.

She’s usually right, but this time Claudia was wrong: she is what makes the library what it is, a warm and welcoming community center. Just ask anyone who is involved, for example, in the Adult Literacy Tutoring Program, teaching adults to read, often in a second language. Claudia trains the volunteers for six weeks in phonetics, before they meet their pupils.

Some of these volunteers have been tutoring for years, and that means a serious commitment of time on a regular basis every week.

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What will become of these and the many other functions that the volunteers help with, when the library closes next March for 18 months revamping? “We are planning ways to keep our meetings and classes and tutoring going,” Claudia says, “using other city facilities and helpful local organizations.” But the next holiday brunch like this one for volunteers will probably not occur until 2020.  READ MORE >>

Downey Library :: Reading Makeover - Dr Danny Brassell - Sep 11

Reading Makeover

Dr. Danny Brassell

Sep 11 – 6:30 pm

Downey Library

Join the Downey City Library Literacy Program in celebrating National Literacy Month !

Dr Danny Brassell

Join internationally-acclaimed speaker and best-selling author Danny Brassell as he teaches you the ABCs of creating a successful reading experience. You’ll learn how to get increased access to exciting reading materials and ways to encourage a positive reading environment in this highly interactive event. Join us for a memorable and meaningful hour with one of the leading educators in the country.

READ-A-THON

Sep 9 & 10

A host of volunteers will be reading favorite children's books. This special free event promotes a love of reading and libraries in children of all ages. Everyone

is welcome to come and participate.

Downey Library :: Laptops Anytime Installed

Laptops Anytime Installed in Downey Library

Downey Beat: 5.29.2017 by Tammye McDuff

Laptop Anytime is an innovative special dispensing checkout kiosk for laptop and tablets which was officially opened at the Downey Library in May.

The Company was co-founded by Matthew Buscher and Jonathan Ruttenberg with the vision of giving back to the community via convenient on-demand access to full-function laptop computers.

Working with a local broadband company, the kiosk can dispense devices per ATM-style technology, in this case if a Downey Library card. With the addition of the new 18 laptops, the Library now offers up to 36 computers for public use.

According to Claudia Dailey, Literacy Coordinator,”we needed to have more computer access, so we applied for an LSTA Grant through the Pitch an Idea Program.”  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

March 2 :: Read Across America Celebrations

Read Across America Day :: March 2

Celebrations @ SCLLN Member Libraries

Altadena Library: March 2, 10a-9p

Anaheim Library: Dr. Seuss Storytime @East Anaheim 11a

Carlsbad Library: Read Across America @Dove Library 3:30p

Commerce Library:

Read Across America/Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Celebration

March 2 @Central Library 6p

March 3 @Bandini Library 6p

March 4 @Veterans Library 6p

March 5 @Bristow Library 6p

Downey Library:

Mar 3 Preschool Story Time - Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday 10:30a

Mar 4 Bilingual Story Time - Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday 10:30a

Glendora Library: Dr. Seuss Craft Week: Mar 2 - 7

LAPL:

Mar 1 The Doctor Seuss Show! @Central Library 2p

Mar 2 @Pio Pico-Koreatown Branch 3:30p

Mar 2 @Arroyo Seco 4p

Mar 4 @Vermont Square: Wacky Wednesday! - Dr. Seuss Magic Show 4p

Mar 6 @Pacoima 4p

Orange Co Library: Mar 2 Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! @Irvine Univ Park 3p

Riverside Co Library: Mar 2 Dr. Seuss Day @Grace Mellman Branch

Upland Library: Mar 3 Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! 6:30p

Ventura Co Library: Mar 3 @Avenue Branch 2p-5p

Literacy Library Jobs - California: Downey :: Carlsbad :: Escondido :: Tulare

Literacy Jobs - California

Library Assistant, Literacy Program - PT

Downey Library

Assists with the planning and organizing of literacy events, including author visits, support meetings, recognition events, book discussions and family nights.

DEADLINE: Open

Library Tech, Literacy Services - PT

Carlsbad Library

performs learner assessments, tutor training and reporting for the adult and teen literacy program in addition to proving traditional library services.

DEADLINE: Open

Tulare County Library

Oversee the Early Learning for Families (ELF) and Early Literacy Training program for READ TO SUCCEED

DEADLINE: Nov 5

Escondido Library

technical services, collection development, the provision of reference assistance, library services and instruction to all age groups as well as program planning and implementation; may supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers.

DEADLINE: Nov 17

Super Stars Literacy AmeriCorps - FT

Super Stars Literacy

November 10, 2014

teaching a structured, after school, literacy intervention program that seeks to enable at risk Kindergarten through 2nd grade students to achieve at grade level or above. Group Leaders work in public schools throughout the East Bay Area

DEADLINE: Nov 10

REACH Classroom Leader - PT

REACH Pico Rivera, CA

enhance children’s overall academic performance, reduce absenteeism, improve behavior and re-engage the child in the educational process by providing homework assistance, mentoring, performing arts and recreational activities in a safe, supervised environment. The Classroom Leaders are responsible for providing engaging and positive daily learning experiences to approximately 20 students

DEADLINE: Open

Other Literacy Related Jobs

Writer To Writer 2012 Awards: March 9

SCLLN
Writer to Writer Challenge - 2012

The Southern California Library Literacy Network is excited to announce the winners and runners-up for the 2012 Writer to Writer Challenge! SCLLN received a huge response—62 entries—and the quality of the letters was amazing! SCLLN is so proud of all of the learners who wrote letters. Thanks to the coordinators and learner judging panels at Huntington Beach Public Library, Monrovia Public Library, Newport Beach Central Public Library, and READ/San Diego for donating their time to judge the letters.

Please join us at the Southern California Library Literacy Network Literacy Conference at the Holiday Inn, Buena Park, on Saturday, March 9, where the winners will be recognized during the lunch program. The winners in each category will receive $100, a certificate, a portfolio and a pen. The runners-up will receive a certificate, a portfolio and a pen. All letter writers will receive a certificate of participation. Congratulations to all of our letter writers!

Emerging Category:
Winner—Carmen C, Carlsbad City Library Learning Center
Runner-Up—Gussie G, READ/Orange County
Runner-Up—Anonymous, Escondido Library

Beginning Category:
Winner—Guillermina H, Huntington Beach Library
Runner-Up—Elias R, Downey City Library
Runner-Up—Maria D, READ/San Diego

Intermediate Category:
Winner—Akiko O, Newport Beach Library
Runner-Up—Selina K, Newport Beach Library
Runner-Up—Piernicola C, Newport Beach Library

Advanced Category:
Winner—Susana H, Monrovia Library
Runner-Up—Haruko M, Newport Beach Library
Runner-Up—Blanca F, Beaumont Library District

Carrie Scott
Carlsbad City Library Learning Center
Writer to Writer Chairperson

Sponsor & Support 2013 Literacy Conference

2013 SCLLN Literacy Conference

Writer to Writer Challenge

Adult Literacy Awareness Month - Downey Library - Escondido Library

Adult Literacy Awareness Month

September Spotlight

on SCLLN Literacy Programs

Downey City Library – Adult Literacy

The Downey City Library is committed to helping people learn how to read better. If you understand English, are over eighteen years old, and need help reading you may contact the Adult Literacy program for an assessment. Then once a week for an hour and a half you will meet with a tutor at the library who will teach you to read. The student may determine the day and time they would like to be tutored.

Escondido Public Library Literacy Program

The Escondido Public Library Literacy Services has been in existence since 1990. One in four adults cannot read and over 500,000 struggle with reading in San Diego County. We assist English speaking learners in achieving their goals based on individual needs.

Literacy Spans A Lifetime Slide Show

Downey Library - September tabbed as literacy month

September tabbed as literacy month
Downey Patriot: 9.19.08 by Henry Veneracion

Downey Mayor Dave Gafin last week proclaimed the month of September 2008 as Literacy Month.

The proclamation is premised, he said, on the following considerations:

1) More than 27 % of adults in the Los Angeles area are capable of reading only simple words and sentences.

2) Literacy issues severely impact the lives of families in the area of work, school and their full participation in all the benefits of Downey residents.

3) Volunteers in the Downey City Library Adult Literacy Program give of themselves to help students reach their goals by providing free help in the areas of basic reading and writing skills.

“I urge fellow citizens to learn more about the importance of literacy and to become involved with literacy in our community,” he said.

Downey Library - Library Visit: Nessas Blog

LIBRARY VISIT
Nessas Blog: June 20, 2008

Downey City Library
11121 Brookshire Ave.
Downey, CA 90241

At first sight, The Downey City Library may seem like an unfunded and unused resource for the City’s residents, or at the least some sort of mecca for the local High School youth. Located across from Downey High School, and sandwiched in the parking lot between City Hall and Performing Arts Center, the one-story building is quite a gem inside.

Upon entrance of the sliding front doors is a small collection of Karen and Richard Carpenters’ memorabilia. I knew the famous two were from the City of Downey, but didn’t realize they were involved so much in their community. The small tribute to them was nice to see.

Across from the display is the impressive Circulation Desk. Impressive I guess in its rounded counter top and staffed with friendly and helpful personnel.

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A couple things that may go unnoticed are the quaint Friends of the Library bookstore and the Literacy Office/literacy programs. The bookstore sells both new and used books, magazines, videos, nick-knacks, and a good selection of reasonably priced greeting cards. The store’s contributions go to help fund certain library equipment and programs. The literacy office is used for adult literacy and is run by a full-time staff member that coordinates literacy volunteers to help promote reading for adults. READ MORE

Downey Library - Literacy Month 2007

More on Literacy Month: Donna's update: I spent Monday evening at the Downey Public Library talking about My California with a very enthusiastic group that included many of the city's volunteer reading tutors.

Librarian Claudia Dailey mentioned a surprising statistic: that 27 percent of adults in Los Angeles County are not fully literate. So Claudia and her wonderful band of volunteers spend countless hours all year long helping other adults improve their reading skills.

I'm delighted that the library's tutors and their students are all diving into the narrative travel stories in the My California anthology. And I can't think of a better way to inspire people to read than sharing the work of these 27 great writers.

CaliforniaAuthors.com blog: Sep 19, 2007