Covina Library :: Wine Walk for Literacy :: May 20

Wine Walk for Literacy

Covina Library

May 20: 5 pm – 8pm

Second Start Literacy Program

The program serves native English speakers as well as students coming out of the ESL program who need to improve their skills before they move on to higher learning. The program is designed to help adults obtain the skills they need to reach their goals and is based on an Individual Learning Plan. The plan is developed by the adult and the Literacy Coordinator together. Adults are carefully matched with professionally trained volunteer tutors and receive instruction twice per week.

The adult ESL program offers those with limited English proficiency an opportunity to acquire and learn the English language communication skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing in a competency-based format.

Purchase your tickets at the Covina Public Library for a chance to win a win basket!   (626) 384-5280

Enjoy twelve (12) tastings of wine for a $20 donation!

All proceeds will benefit the Literacy Program.

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

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

Monrovia Library :: Community Feud Literacy Fundraiser :: Feb 26

Community Feud :: Monrovia Library

2017 Team Up! Dream Up! for Literacy Event

February 26  :: 1pm

A fun filled afternoon of team competition in a game show format with silent and live auctions! All proceeds benefit the Monrovia Public Library Literacy Services Program.

The annual Literacy Fundraiser helps raise thousands of dollars each year for programs designed to teach adults to read and to capture the imagination of our young readers.  Donations from previous fundraisers have been used to establish a Makerspace to build technology literacy skills, a curated collection of materials for adults learning how to read, America Learns software that supports literacy tutors with lesson plans and teaching strategies, as well as iPads and apps for those struggling with learning disabilities.

The Monrovia Public Library Literacy program was created to serve all ages. It builds early literacy skills with storytimes, Barks & Books for reluctant readers, and the Summer Reading Program that ensures children, teens, and adults keep reading over the summer months.  Teens, many of whom are active on our Teen Advisory Board, share their love of reading with younger kids at readers’ theaters performances throughout the year. For our adults, we offer one-on-one tutoring, Culture and Conversation classes, financial and health literacy workshops, GED prep, citizenship coaches, and job skills building both in-person and online.

The Literacy Program transforms lives by ensuring that everyone can experience the joys of reading and lifelong learning.

Glendora Library :: Great Trivia Challenge

Great Trivia Challenge 25

Glendora Library Literacy

February 25 :: 5 pm

Approximately 6000 adults living in the city of Glendora do not have the literacy skills required to independently manage daily activities at home and work. They are unable to achieve personal, educational, and professional goals.

It is highly likely that you know one of these adults with or without being aware of it. Adults with low literacy skills can be strategic at keeping this information hidden because it can be embarrassing, even shameful, to them. Many learn to compensate by listening effectively, observing carefully, memorizing efficiently, and devising ways to quietly depend upon others.

Great Trivia Challenge

Azusa Pacific University

Felix Event Center

710 E. Foothill Blvd.

Azusa CA 91702

San Diego Public Library :: READ/San Diego :: Vote by December 9

READ/SanDiego

is competing to receive $5K

Show your support

VOTE

Friends of READ/San Diego Literacy

by December 9

Yelp Foundation Gives Local - San Diego, CA

The Friends of READ/San Diego Literacy Programs is a non-profit corporation, run by volunteers from your community, whose goal is to bring literacy to all. We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to supporting, fostering and promoting adult literacy programs throughout the County of San Diego.

Thanks for visiting the #yfgiveslocal campaign page for San Diego, CA.

The Yelp Foundation is granting $5,000 to the organization with the most votes at the end of the campaign. The second and third place winners will be granted $3,000 and $2,000 respectively. Awards will be split in the event of a tie.

Each nominated non-profit supports the Yelp Foundation’s mission of addressing the needs of local communities, including access to information, education, local economic development, and freedom of expression.

Your votes will decide which organization wins. Cast your vote daily now through December 9th. Share the local love with your social network via #yfgiveslocal to encourage your friends to vote, too!

Ventura Co Library :: Literacy FUNraiser :: Trivia Challenge :: Nov 16

Trivia Challenge

READ Ventura County Library

Adult Literacy Program

November 16, 6:00 pm

How smart are you?

Find out at the annual Trivia Challenge

Proceeds benefit

READ Ventura County Library - Adult Literacy Program

Sponsored by Rotary Club of Ventura-South.

Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5.00. There will be appetizers, a no-host bar and an opportunity drawing.

Entry form and team information

Wedgewood Banquet Center

5880 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura

Huntington Beach Library :: Wine & Words :: Literacy Fundraiser :: Oct 21

Literacy Volunteers – Huntington Beach Public Library

Support Literacy with Wine and Words

October 21

7pm – 10pm

Our Wonderful "Wine & Words" fundraising event is fast approaching, and it's time to purchase your tickets. This year promises to be even more fun and fantastic than last year's and will be held at the beautiful Meadowlark Golf and Country Club, where parking is easy and free!

Special Guest Speakers!

John Dahlem is a retired high school principal and mountaineer who has traveled the globe visiting the North and South Poles and climbing the world's highest peaks. John will captivate us all with stories of his adventures around the globe!

You will also hear from adult learners about how Literacy Volunteers - HBPL has positively impacted their lives.

Check out our website at hbwineandwords.com for more information and registration.

Upland Library :: Trivia Bee - Silent Auction - Raffle for Literacy

15th Annual Trivia Bee,

Silent Auction & Raffle for Literacy

Upland Library Adult Literacy

September 29 :: 6 pm

Shine a Light on Literacy

Join us for the 15th Annual Trivia Bee, Silent Auction & Raffle for Literacy. The fun and games begin at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 29th, in the Carnegie Library. The Trivia Bee is sponsored by local business owners and community organizations. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Upland Public Library Adult Literacy Program for which state funding is determined by the amount of local funds raised.

Huntington Beach Library :: Literacy FUNraiser :: August 15

Literacy Volunteers

Huntington Beach Library

Literacy FUN Raiser

August 15

Noon - 8 pm

@ Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

Newport Beach Library :: Gift of Literacy Luncheon

Gift of Literacy Luncheon

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy - A program of NBPL

6.15.2016

Great time at the Gift of Literacy luncheon.

Check out the happy faces.

Thank you Gregg Hurwitz for helping to make this day so successful.

The 9th annual Gift of Literacy luncheon with Gregg Hurwitz was a HUGE success.

Thanks to all who helped make the day special; The amazing committee, Gregg Hurwitz, who regaled all with such wonderful stories, the many local businesses who supported the cause and all who attended in support of Literacy Services.

The learners are the true winners by knowing there is such community support working for their success.

Hemet Library :: Adult Literacy FUN-draiser :: June 12

Tony Suraci

"The Highwayman" Show

June 12

Hemet Theater

A Benefit for Hemet Library’s Adult Literacy and Children’s Reading programs

His Band will play tribute to the outlaw country music’s original Highwaymen:

Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson.

Tickets are on presale for $25.00 ea. at the door $30.00.

Newport Beach Library :: Gift of Literacy Luncheon :: June 3

"Gift of Literacy" Luncheon

Newport Beach Library :: Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

Featured guest speaker

Gregg Hurwitz

June 3, 2016

Gregg Hurwitz

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy is a program of the Newport Beach Public Library which provides free literacy instruction to adults who live or work in the Newport Beach area. Our dedicated volunteers have helped hundreds of people improve their English skills. In doing so, these volunteers have helped change lives. Literacy is a concern for everyone in our community as it affects not only the learner, but employers, healthcare providers, schools and more.

literacy@newportbeachca.gov or call (949) 717-3874

Redlands Library :: Literacy FUNdraiser :: " 2 Across "

Have Fun & Support Redlands Adult Literacy

 “2 Across” by Jerry Mayer

May 1, 2016

Reception and Performance

The fun begins at 2:30 pm with a dessert reception and a Redlands Adult Literacy Open House. Visit with Redlands Adult Literacy supporters, tutors, learners and lovers of reading and crossword puzzles.

The reception will be followed at 3:30 pm with a performance of “2 Across,” a poignant and witty 90-minute, one-act play written by Jerry Mayer. Local thespians, Deborah McFatter and Jeff Richards star in the play, directed by Kerry Jones.

Redlands East Valley High School

Blackstone Theater

1000 Colton Avenue

Redlands

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at the A.K. Smiley Public Library or by contacting literacy@akspl.org. Checks may be made payable to Friends of A. K. Smiley Public Library, Attn. “2 Across.”

DONATION NEWS

Modern Woodmen of America has agreed to match any donations up to $2500 so that Redlands Adult Literacy can start an adult literacy book club.

Burbank Library :: Zonta Club's team wins Burbank Library's Trivia Challenge

Zonta Club's team wins Burbank Library's Trivia Challenge

Burbank Leader:  4.09.2016 by Anthony Clark Carpio

For the last 18 years, members of the Zonta Club of Burbank have competed in the Burbank Library's Trivia Challenge, but they had never taken home the trophy.

After answering a slew of questions — some easier than others — and a small kerfuffle with the judges, the women-empowerment organization finally became champions Thursday night at the Ritz Banquet Hall in St. Leon's Cathedral.

About 100 people attended the fundraiser for the Burbank Library's literacy program, which offers free one-on-one tutoring for adults who read or write below an eighth-grade level.

"This is a demonstration of our commitment to literacy, the library and this community, which we are all a part of," Zonta Club member Nickie Bonner said after posing for photos with a medal around her neck.

The audience tried guessing the answers to the questions, which were asked by Drew Sugars, Burbank's public information officer.  READ MORE @

Huntington Beach Library :: Walk! Run! READ! FUNdraiser :: April 23

 Walk!   Run!   READ! 

April 23

Huntington Beach Public Library Literacy

Our 4th annual 5K Walk/Run and Kids' Fun Run will be held in Central Park on Saturday, April 23.

The 5K runners start near Kathy May's at 8am, with the walkers close behind. At 9am, we will have the kids' run, followed by storytime with Miss Debra & Mr. Kevin. Stay for a pancake breakfast, which will be included in your event registration.

Haven't walked or run this distance in a while? Prepare for the event by joining the library's first "Couch to 5k Reading Club." This 6-week training program runs Wednesdays & Saturdays, March 12-April 20. We will discuss books to listen to while you walk, and get you in shape to walk or run Literacy's 5k on April 23rd. 

Call 714-375-5106 for more details, and join the fun.

For more information about the 5k, go to our website: walkrunread.com.

Burbank Library :: Trivia Challenge for Literacy

Trivia Challenge 2016

April 7, 2016 - 6:00pm

Ritz Banquet Hall - St Leon's Cathedral

3325 N. Glenoaks Blvd.

Burbank, CA 91504.

Put together your team of 3!

Trivia Challenge is an annual event presented by the Friends of the Burbank Public Library to raise funds for the Library's Literacy Program. Attendees can either create a team of three people to answer trivia questions, or purchase a ticket to enjoy a delicious dinner while cheering for their favorite team. Opportunity drawings will occur througout the evening.

The Literacy Program provides free, one-to-one tutoring for adult who speak English, but read below an 8th grade level. The Trivia Challenge is a fun way to raise awareness of a vital Library program. Hope to see you there!

For ticket or team information, please call (818) 238-5577.

Glendora Library :: Great Trivia Challenge :: Feb 27

Glendora Library

February  27, 2016 :: 5 pm

The Great Trivia Challenge began in 1992 as a fundraising event to create an Adult Literacy program. Now it is a community-loved tradition that promotes friendly competition to support the Glendora Library. It is an exciting event in which teams, sponsored by local business and service organizations, compete against each other. Mr. Trivia, Thom Hill, asks a series of increasingly difficult trivia questions to determine a winner.

Azusa Pacific University

Felix Event Center

710 E. Foothill Blvd

Azusa CA 91702

Huntington Beach Library :: Wine & Words ~ An Evening to Remember

Wine & Words ~ An Evening to Remember

Open Doors: November 2015

Huntington Beach Public Library Literacy Volunteers

As the title states, it was an evening of Wine & Words, and it was so much more! Literacy Volunteers' 3rd wine tasting fundraiser was held at the Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel, on October 23rd, and was filled with fine wines, delicious appetizers, inspiring guest speakers and lots of auction action.

Dozens of dazzlingly wrapped silent auction items lined the wall like glittering mini stars, each sending soundless "CHOOSE ME" messages to scrutinizing bidders. The specially chosen wines and food parings, prepared by the hotel chef exclusively for our event, complimented each other perfectly. As guests imbibed, munched and chatted, they studied the silent auction and opportunity drawing, secretly hoping to win the goodies of their choice.

Of course, it wasn't all about drinking, eating and winning stuff. The highlights of the evening were the speakers. The audience sat spellbound as they heard Marisa's and Elizabeth's heartwarming stories of their challenges and successes while increasing their English literacy skills. Huntington Beach resident and author Chris Epting shared fascinating local history anecdotes, and cookie entrepreneur Jason Mercado spoke us of his journey from the east coast to the Oscars.  READ MORE !