BlogAThon - Fundraisers

Most library programs have to raise money to provide free tutoring in their communities.

Some do Trivia Challenges, Spelling Bees, Scrabble Tournaments -it takes alot of work to put on these fundraisers.

Here are few:

Glendora Public Library

22 Mar 2007 by Free To Read The organizers would like to extend special thanks not only to the hard-working trivia challenge committee but also Spaghetti Eddie's, and all of the restaurants who donated food and all of their sponsors including Athens Services; ...
Southern California Library Literacy Network - http://sclln.blogspot.com/


Burbank Public Library
Trivial Matters That Matter
31 Mar 2007 by Library Moose Well, I must say that I am impressed in that three of my people herd at the Library on Thursday night won the 2007 Trivia Challenge. Trivia Challenge is an annual fundraising and awareness raising event for my Library's Literacy ...
The Library Moose - http://librarymoose.blogspot.com/index.html


Project Read - North County
Trivia ChallengeThe Trivia Challenge is an annual fundraiser for Project Read, North County. For a $350 entry fee, teams of three compete for the distinguished title of “Trivia Champions of Northern San Mateo County.” Each year the winner takes home the Trivia Challenge perpetual trophy. Invite your friends and co-workers to cheer you on and enjoy dinner. Call the Project Read office (650) 829-3871 for more information on the Trivia Challenge.
http://www.ssf.net/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=469

Benicia Public Library
Trivia Bee 16 “Summer of Love is coming. This signature fundraising event benefiting the Benicia Library’s Adult Literacy & ESL Program is scheduled for ...
http://benicialibrary.llwip.org/geninfo/pressreleases.html

Escondido Public Library
Escondido resident had long career in foreign service. November 24th, 2006 .... May 28th, 2006. Spelling's charm as simple as A-Bee-C. May 26th, 2006 ...
http://www.nctimes.com/news/columnists/jeff_frank/

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BlogAThon - Videos

The Calgary Public Library's award-winning television commercial.

BlogAThon - LAPL

Work one on one with an adult tutor to improve your reading and literacy skills. Tutors meet with students in any branch of the Los Angeles Public Library.

This service is free.

They meet twice a week for 1 to 1½ hours at a time for a minimum of six months.

Hear learners talk about literacy: Featured Learner: Marvin Nettles

You can also learn Online.

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BlogAThon - Library

365 Library Days Project:

A tool for advocacy and inspiration - get as many libraries to sign up for a customized, library friendly version of the 365 project - downloading at least 365 pictures from in, around or about the library you work in, for and/or with.

If you decide to take part, please add the photos you upload for the project into this Flickr group. Also, please also tag the pictures you take for this project with the tag: 365libs.

Drop me, Michael Porter, libraryman here on flickr, a line via flickr mail or email me and I'll help you get things running if you have any trouble.

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BlogAThon - READ/San Diego

San Diego Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program Receives National Award from American Library Association.

has been chosen by the American Library Association to receive the prestigious Advancement of Literacy Award. READ/San Diego is a free adult and family literacy for adults 18 years of age and older.

“I am extremely pleased that the American Library Association has recognized READ/San Diego for its accomplishments in improving literacy,” said City Library Director Anna Tatár. “Library staff and volunteers have helped make this program a national model.”

Established in 1984, the Advancement of Literacy Award honors a publisher, bookseller, hardware and/or software dealer, foundation or similar group that has made a significant contribution to the advancement of adult literacy.

A plaque was awarded at the American Library Association’s 2006 conference, held in New Orleans. The awards event is sponsored by The Library Journal.

Recent past recipients of the Advancement of Literacy Award include Verizon Foundation (2005); Elizabeth Fischer, Subrata De and Tom Brokaw of “Dateline NBC,” NBC News (2004); Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (2003); Center for Literacy, Philadelphia (2002); The Providence Journal (2001); Starbucks Foundation (2000); Lila Wallace, Reader’s Digest Fund and Mount Clemens Rotary Club (co-winners) (1999).

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BlogAThon - Children

California Reading List (CRL)

Is based on a child's score on the California English-Language Arts Standards Test, a specific list has been designated as appropriate for him or her in terms of reading difficulty and interest level.

There are 13 different lists titles: starting with 01 to 13+.

Each list is made up of a collection of titles that are slightly more difficult to read than the titles on the list before it. List #01 has the most easy-to-read titles, while List #13+ is made up of the most difficult or sophisticated titles.

The list numbers DO NOT correspond to grade levels.

Might also want to look at Lexile

It has a Database of thousands of titles with Lexile measures: 200L for beginning-reader material to above 1700L for advanced text.
You can search by Lexile measure and it has a Lexile Analyzer –free but limited use- to calculate reading ability or text difficulty.
Also has a ‘Lexile BookBag’ for parents.

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BlogAThon - Links

A new(ish) literacy website:

The National Commission on Adult Literacy is an independent panel of leaders from labor, business, government, education, literacy, and philanthropy. Its aim, to focus attention on the great cause and need for adult education and literacy services in America.

Site includes:

Publications, Inspirational Essays and Links to literacy reports & organizations.

~ Dare to Dream: A Collection of Papers. . .
~ Mounting Pressures Facing the U.S. Workforce . . .

~ Adult Literacy & the American Dream by Forrest P. Chisman

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