San Diego Co Library - English learners celebrate literacy at Writing Event Awards Ceremony

English learners celebrate literacy at Writing Event Awards Ceremony
Ramona Sentinel: 5.22.2013

Participants in the Laubach English Literacy Program at the Ramona Library took center stage at the 2013 Writing Event Awards Ceremony.

The writing event is conducted every year in April to give English learners the opportunity to use the writing skills acquired during the year. This year 26 learners from beginner to intermediate levels participated. The essay topic was “Food.” All of the writing was completed in the classroom using minimal notes and a dictionary.

Each participant received a certificate and a book donated by the Laubach Literacy Council of San Diego County during the May 7 ceremony in the library. The council in partnership with the San Diego County Library system offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in libraries, Ramona’s, as well as in non-library centers.
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About 250 tutors serve approximately 800 adult learners throughout the county, making this Laubach council the largest totally volunteer ESL organization in the county.

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A tutor training will be held on June 22 and 29 in the Poway Branch Library. Anyone interested in becoming a tutor or learning English may visit the website at www.laubachsandiego.org. READ MORE !

Literacy Library Jobs: California - Carlsbad :: Bay Area :: Sonoma Co

Literacy / Volunteer Jobs: California

Volunteer Coordinator - PT
Carlsbad Library
Coordinate volunteer activities with all three library facilities and will regularly work from the Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane and the Georgina Cole Library.
Application Deadline: June 6
Literacy- Student Success – FT

Jewish Coalition for Literacy (JCL) Bay Area
Further develop and implement Parent Engagement programming, integrating Points of Light guidelines. - Develop volunteer roles to support before/after school programs, school attendance, infrastructure and other school needs.
ApplicationDeadline: June 25

Reading Center Site Coordinator

Reading Partners, Oakland
Oversee the operations of the Reading Partners Reading Center, a special learning environment created in a room provided by the school to Reading Partners
Application Deadline: Open

Literacy Coordinator - FT

Volunteer Center of Sonoma County
Reporting to the Literacy Manager, the Literacy Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, screening and training volunteers and partnering with Schools of Hope (SOH) in related activities.
Application Deadline: Open

Monterey Park Library - PLA Innovations in Literacy Scholarships

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library

PLA Innovations in Literacy Scholarships

May 16, 2013

MontereyPark Bruggemeyer Library has been awarded the Public Library Association’s(PLA) Innovations in Literacy Award for its “Reading Rockets” youth literacy program. The library is one of only eight public libraries in the nation to receive this honor, which recognizes unique and inventive literacy programs that have a significant and measurable impact on the community the library serves.

Reading Rockets was formed by creatively combining the library’s LAMP Literacy and Project NEO (a nonprofit organization) resources to provide free one-on-one tutoring to children in 2nd through 6th grades to strengthen vital literacy skills and build confident readers.

“Libraries are essential for promoting literacy to all members of our communities. Innovative and dynamic literacy programs such as Reading Rockets equip children with the critical skills that they need for lifelong learning,” said Norma Arvizu, Monterey Park City Librarian. “This national award exemplifies the positive and lasting impact our library makes in the City of Monterey Park.”

A press conference will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in the Friends Room located on the 2nd Floor of the Monterey Park Bruggemeyer. The library is located at 318 S. Ramona Avenue, Monterey Park, CA 91754.

Winning applicants demonstrated literacy programs that were unique and inventive and that resulted in a measurable impact on the community the library serves. Programs in early literacy, adult literacy, digital literacy, transliteracy, information literacy, financial literacy, etc., were considered.

Dyslexia Conference: May 18

Dyslexia: Enhancing Knowledge and Practice
Parent & Educator Conference
San Diego Branch of the International Dyslexia Association
May 18, 8am – 4:30pm

The Conference brings the latest research and practical tips on reading and learning, featuring renowned author and reading fluency specialist, Jan Hasbrouck, PhD, as keynote speaker. In addition, there are several informative workshops designed for parents and educators.

University of San Diego

Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110

Lea LA - Angels Do Read: May 17-19

Léa LA
Feria del Libro en Espanol de Los Angeles
Los Angeles Leen  -  Angels Do Read
May 17-19
Los Angeles Convention Center

LéaLA, the Spanish Book Fair of Los Angeles, is the largest Hispanic book fair in the country.  The FREE
3-day cultural event that has captured Latinos and non-Latinos interested in books in the language of 22 countries and their diverse cultures. Among many highlights will be a homage to Carlos Fuentes, world-renowned Mexican author, and a tribute to Jenni Rivera, Mexican-American singer.

Literacy Day: May 18 - California African American Museum

“Heads Are Turning, Children Are Learning”
Literacy Day: May 18
11am – 4pm

California African American Museum

600 State Drive
Exposition Park

Come enjoy a day of FREE fun-filled learning and share your passion for reading at The California African American Museum!

Literacy Day features author, illustrator, and Caldecott Medal winner, Kadir Nelson, along with celebrity readers Debbie Allen, Malcom Jamal Warner, and Deidrie Henry. The event also features various local LA authors for book signing and readings of their work.

Monrovia Library - Amazing Literacy Services Fundraiser

Amazing Literacy Services Fundraiser
Monrovia Public Library: May 4, 2013

Our fourth annual Tea in the Garden last Sunday was no demure gathering. It rocked. We had the CSU-Northridge Flute Quartet set the tone with lively selections. The Loose Teas Cafe & Gifts donated a nice variety of teas and Sally Adkins Catering did a superb job of setting out delectable sandwiches, scones, fruit salads, and desserts to tempt the pickiest palate. People milled and bid on beautiful silent auction baskets. Three compelling speakers, Miga Wang, Susana Hutcheson and Aleacia Widdows, talked about what the Literacy program has done for them and how it has improved their lives. That's not all. The live auction featured an iPad, and iPad mini, a signed Galaxy Soccer jersey (David Beckham's signature and all), and a seriolithograph by Norman Rockwell. Sierra Landscaping helped make the garden theme real with large potted azaleas and trees, which were purchased at the end of the event.

Who helped out with this tremendous undertaking?
Well, the Volunteer Management Team did a fine job of coordinating, planning and plotting to make it work. Teen Advisory Board and Youth Commission volunteers provided much-needed help waiting on tables, helping people carry their auction items, and generally being useful. Table hosts set fine tables which transformed the Library, and other individuals donated time, money, and auction items to make the day very special. Thanks to everyone for a job well-done.

Not to mention that everyone had a really, really good time.