Literacy service begins work at county Wayfarer Center

Literacy service begins work at county Wayfarer Center
Daily Democrat, The (Woodland, CA) - June 28, 2008

The Woodland Public Library Literacy Service opened its doors to a new program, S.T.E.P. (Strength Through Education Program) on June 12 at the Yolo Wayfarer Center.

This ongoing project brings literacy skills to the residents of the Yolo Wayfarer Center.

"It was a great night, and a great beginning to what we hope will be a long running education program at the Center," notes Literacy Coordinator Sue Bigelow, "and we have many people to thank for getting it off the ground especially the Rumsey Community Fund, the Parker Family Foundation, the Yolo Literacy Council and the Woodland Public Library."

STEP is a goal-oriented literacy program working with the residents at the Center in basic literacy, computer skills, GED preparation, and job/housing skills. A team of four tutors works with the residents twice a week within the homeless shelter.

"The program came about in much the same way as our Inmate literacy program, in that we saw a unique opportunity to take education to the learner," notes Bigelow.

The program takes place on Monday and Thursday evenings at the center with work beign done in Reading and Writing skills, Math skills, Job and computer skills and GED preparation. With local elementary schools being out for the summer, we are also planning education programs for children on those evenings, and are exploring athe potential of working with the Wayfarer Center.

"It is truly a team effort between the Wayfarer Center and its staff, the Literacy Service and our tutors, and those who so graciously have supported us financially," notes Bigelow.

More information concerning the Literacy Service and STEP may be obtained by calling the Literacy Service at 661-5987. READ MORE

Newport Beach Library - Author Lisa See Featured at Fundraising Event in May

Author Lisa See Featured at Fundraising Event in May

Over 150 people attended a luncheon benefiting literacy services on May 30th. With author Lisa See as the featured speaker, the event included lunch, lecture, and a copy of Ms. See’s most recent book, Peony in Love, along with a book signing. In her lecture, Lisa confessed to being intrigued by stories that have been lost, forgotten, or deliberately covered up.

In previous books, she has explored her own Chinese-American family history as well as fascinating stories of other Chinese women.

. . .from NBPL Literacy Newsletter

SCLLN Tutor Workshop Calendar: Summer 2008

Summer 2008
SCLLN Tutor Workshops and Events
More Info & Events @ SCLLN Calendar

July 8 - 6 pm
Tutor Training - READ/San Diego
Mission Valley Branch

July 12 - 10 am
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
Spring Valley Branch

July 14 - 6 pm
Tutor Orientation - READ/Orange County
Aliso Viejo Branch

July 16 - 6 pm
Tutor Orientation - READ/Orange County
Haskett Branch

August 9 - 10 am
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
El Cajon Branch

August 11 - 5:30 pm
Tutor Training - San Diego County Library
Vista Branch

August 18 - 6 pm
Tutor Orientation - Newport Beach Public Library

Other Local Events & Conferences

August 4 - 15
Orton-Gillingham Approach Workshop
San Diego CA

PLA @ ALA 2008 - Anaheim

PLA @ ALA

Adult Learners: Helping Libraries Make MAGIC !
Sunday, June 29, 1:30-5:30pm

ALA President Loriene Roy and California State Librarian Susan Hildreth will set the stage for this engaging and dynamic presentation on the added value of literacy and adult learners in your public library. Panel presentations from librarians, literacy coordinators, and adult learners will describe several national adult learner projects. This session is for libraries who partner with adult education providers as well as for those managing literacy programs.

Teen Parents Raising Readers: Teen Staff Making It Happen
Sat: June 28, 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm

This program provides information, hands-on activities, and techniques that will enable teen staff to share early literacy information from the Every Child Ready to Read @ your library project in pregnant/parenting teen programs. Learn how to conduct programs that not only empower teens with a better understanding of reading, but also leave them with new ways to interact with their children that support later reading development.

Early Literacy Training for Child Care Providers: A Proven Program for Success
Sun: June 29, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Using Carroll County (Md.) Public Library’s ground-breaking, scientifically-based initiative, learn about ways to train child care providers to foster early literacy skills in young children.

Read Between the Lions: Public Television and Public Libraries Join Forces to Improve Literacy
Mon: June 30, 10:30 am - Noon

Hear how three public libraries in different communities utilized entertaining, research-based episodes of the award-winning educational program, Between the Lions to create engaging, hands-on, library-based Reading Dens to increase and improve the literacy practices and skills of kindergarteners and their parents.