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Los Angeles Public Library Providing Online Services to People of All Ages

Spectrum News1: 10.13.2020 by Lisa McRee w/ Nita Lelyveld, LA Times

While the Los Angeles public library buildings remain closed to the public, librarians from several branches have created comfortable and fun programs online. Los Angeles Times City Beat Columnist Nita Lelyveld joined us to share all the details.

"The Los Angeles Public Library system has been offering various classes and projects for people of all ages. I went to many literacy classes where people were improving their English or learning English, and I saw people from all over the world participating. There were so many different accents, and you could peak into so many other lives, and people were taking these classes that were so eager to learn that they were standing outside able to take these classes,” said Lelyveld.

Learning about people’s experiences through the resources offered by the libraries was very rewarding for Lelyveld.  WATCH 06:08

Adult Literacy

Teaching adults to read and write would not be possible without volunteers just like you. No prior teaching experience is required. We provide free introductory online training and follow up support and training. Our goal is to help you succeed and provide an amazing volunteer experience for every volunteer.

We have several different volunteer positions available, with different responsibilities and time commitments. You can take a look at our opportunities and begin the application process below:

• One-on-One Tutor
• Walk-in Tutor
• Conversation Teacher
• Leamos Tutor

For more information, call (213) 228-7037 or find the Literacy Center closest to you.

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old

(Twelfth graders)

Riverside County Library 2020 Virtual Literacy Classes

2020 Virtual Literacy Classes

Riverside County Library System

2020 VIRTUAL LITERACY CLASSES

Cuisine from Around the World

Sep 17, 6:00PM - 7:30PM

travel the world to explore and discover some of the world's most amazing cuisines and dishes. Collect your favorite ones and create your very own World Cookbook to use at home with family and friends! Complete a PowerPoint workbook full of fun, engaging, and educational activities

Bilingual Citizenship Preparation Class

Sep 18, 3:00PM - 4:30PM

provides preparation for the U.S. Citizenship test and interview and will take place weekly through Zoom.

Family Learning Place

Sep 18, 6:30PM - 7:15PM

This class provides parents and caregivers support with different family topics, such as Health & Wellness and other as-needed family topics.

Virtual Conversation Club

Sep 19, 1:00PM - 2:30PM

This course provides English-speaking and listening practice, vocabulary development and some reading/writing practice.

ADULT LITERACY PROGRAM

Riverside County Library System Adult Literacy Program provides FREE adult reading and writing services to adults 16 years or older in our communities through one-on-one and group reading and writing tutoring, English Language classes and family literacy events.

The program is supported by funding from the California Library Literacy Services, the California State Department of Education, Riverside County, private organizations and businesses in our communities, and through the generous support of our many volunteers throughout the County.

October Training – Virtual - 3-Part

October 9 - October 16 - October 23

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Robidoux Library

5840 Mission Blvd

Phone:  951 . 685 . 6901

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Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 14

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 21-22 yrs. old (college level)

Monterey Park Library ▬ Register Now For Online ESL & Citizenship Classes

Register Now For Online ESL & Citizenship Classes !

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library: 8.11.2020

LAMP Literacy Program

Registration for Online ESL and Citizenship Prep Classes is now open!

ESL and Citizenship Classes

In ESL Classes, students learn to speak English or speak English better.

Students learn by listening, speaking, reading and writing. There are seven levels of classes for beginning, intermediate and advanced speakers. Each class focuses on everyday language people use in conversation at home, in the neighborhood, at work or school and in other locations and situations out in the community.

Attend Citizenship Preparation Classes at the library!

Citizenship Classes & Coaching help students get ready for the Citizenship Interview. Students study the 100 Questions, U.S. History & Government and how to fill out the N-400. Students learn by speaking, reading & writing the information needed to meet required Basic English skills. Due to limited space, those living in Monterey Park are given priority. Applicants prove address by bringing a valid picture I.D. After at least 12 hours of attendance, a student with an interview date can receive 1-1 interview coaching.

Classes meet once a week and will help you:

Improve your English.

Study all topics of the naturalization civics test.

Practice for the interview

Register for the 2020 Fall Schedule of Classes

begins August 18

Visit ESL and Citizenship Classes

For more information about

Or call 626-307-1251

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Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

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)

Camarena Library ▬ First Virtual Tutor Meeting on August 17

First Virtual Tutor Meeting on August 17

The Literacy Place: August 2020

Our first virtual tutor meeting will be on August 17 via Zoom. It has been some months since we've held our regular tutor meetings, as they were previously held in the library. Now, we will hold our meetings online in order to check in and collaborate with each other. Since tutors are the backbone of our Adult Literacy Services, these meetings will focus on tutors' needs and concerns. During this month's meeting, we will discuss adapting to virtual tutor sessions, goal-setting for learners, and the many workbooks and resources the ALS program offers.

Workforce Literacy Workshops in Development

The COVID-19 public health crisis has worsened an already high unemployment rate in Imperial County--27.3% as of June 2020, according to the Employment Development Department of California. Because of this urgent need, the Adult Literacy Services program is responding by developing several workshops for adult learners. These workshops, which begin in September, will aim to help learners build confidence, explore career options, prepare for interviews, build their communication skills, market their skills, and conduct effective job searches.

Our literacy program is also working with existing community organizations to help learners receive the support they need during these times. The main purpose of these workshops is to assist learners with employment goals and direct them to the social services they need.  READ MORE ➤➤

Call the library at (760) 768-2170 to set up an appointment.

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on 7 readability formulas:

Grade Level: 12

Reading Level: difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 17-18 yrs. old

(Twelfth graders)

Newport Beach Library ◯ Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy Announces Online Services

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy Announces Online Services

Stu News Newport: 6.16. 2020

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy (NMPL), a program of the Newport Beach Public Library (NBPL), provides free literacy instruction to adults who live or work in the Newport Beach area.

Like many other organizations, Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy shut down on March 18 in response to public health concerns and guidance about COVID-19, temporarily stopping its services to almost 150 people in the community. 

However, in just a couple of weeks, much of the program was able to be moved online. Tutors and learners were taught how to use platforms like Zoom, WhatsApp and Skype for one-on-one sessions and eight of the 10 regularly scheduled classes were quickly moved to a distance-learning model.

NMPL has continued engaging people through online channels to further its mission of literacy education. So far, about 40 online pairs are meeting with more taking steps to start in the near future. Starting this week, the program will be offering online orientations to new learners and online training to those who wish to be tutors.

In this uncertain time, the need for improved language skills is great. Many people will be in search of employment, dealing with health issues, or in need of emergency services. NMPL provides help to those with poor English literacy skills who want to be self-sufficient.  READ MORE ➤➤

Automatic Readability Checker

Readability Consensus

Based on (7) readability formulas:

Grade Level: 11

Reading Level: fairly difficult to read.

Reader's Age: 15-17 yrs. old

(Tenth to Eleventh graders)

June ◯ July Calendar

Learner Orientation ONLINE

June 23  6 pm – 7 pm

Tutor Training - Online

July 8 and July 15: 10am - 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

949 . 717 . 3874