Redlands Library - Literacy FUNraiser: May 8

Redlands Adult Literacy Fundraiser

May 8, 2014

Pump Boys and Dinettes

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program will hold a fundraiser at the Footlighters Theater, located at 1810 Barton Road, Redlands.  The evening will begin with a wine and appetizer reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by the play “Pump Boys and Dinettes” at 8:00 p.m.  The ticket purchase of $25 includes an opportunity to win door prizes.  Please invite your friends and join us for a fun evening that supports adult literacy in our community!

Checks to purchase tickets should be made payable to the Friends of A. K. Smiley Public Library, with a memo reference of Footlighters.  Purchase tickets at or send check with return address, to: Redlands Adult Literacy Program, A. K. Smiley Public Library, 125 West Vine St. Redlands, CA 92373.

Questions?  Please call 909.798.7565, ext. 4138 or email: literacy@akspl.org.

Inland Empire Latino Book & Family Festival

Inland Empire Latino Book & Family Festival

May 3 • 10:00am - 5:00pm • FREE Admission

California State University, San Bernardino

Cal State San Bernardino and the John M. Pfau Library’s Latino Literacy Now project, will host the 2nd annual Edward James Olmos LatinoBook and Family Festival on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The festival, which includes workshops, storytelling, meeting book authors and other activities, will be held at the Santos Manuel Student Union’s Events Center and Lobby.

The public is invited to this free full day of food and entertainment, which includes free parking in Lots D and E. Performances will start at 11 a.m., with Multicultural Music Tree, by Jose Ledesma. Maribel Puentes, Danza Azteca Tlazolteoti and Ballet Folclorico Tierra de Mi Padre. These are just a few of the amazing performances that will be staged at the second annual event.

National & International Literacy & Library Events: May 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events: May 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

visit

the Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Get Caught Reading Month

May 1+ Choose Privacy Week

May 4+ National Library Legislative Day, Washington DC

May 6+ Computer Assisted Language Instruction Cons-CALICO, Ohio University

May 6  Teacher Day

May 7+ Health Literacy Conference, Irvine CA

May 8  National Medal for Museum and Library Service, White House

May 9+ IRA Annual Conference, New Orleans LA

May 12+ Children's Book Week A great nation is a reading nation

May 16+ UNA Front Porch Storytelling Fest, Univ North Alabama

May 17  LitCrawl, Brooklyn

May 18  International Museum Day

May 28+ Canadian Library Association Conf, Victoria BC

May 29+ BookExpo America, NY NY

May 31  Sensory Friendly Films - MALFEICENT 10a

Southern California and California Literacy & Library Events: May 2014

Southern California and California Literacy & Library Events: 

May 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Get Caught Reading Month

May 1+ Choose Privacy Week

May 1+ Village of Tales Storytelling Festival, Ojai CA

May 2+ Steinbeck Festival 75th Annv "Grapes of Wrath," Salinas CA

May 3  California Bookstore Day

May 3  Dyslexia Conference, IDALA Santa Monica

May 3  Inland Empire Latino Book & Family Festival, CSU San Bernardino

May 5+ National Library Legislative Day

May 5+ Reading Comprehension Strategies 4 week course, Cyberspace

May 6  Teacher Day

May 7+ Health Literacy Conference, Irvine

May 12+ Children's Book Week "A great nation is a reading nation."

May 14 Eat Drink Read, San Diego Council Literacy 5:30p

May 17+ Bay Area Storytelling Festival, Richmond CA

May 17 SCAEYC Literacy Workshop, Los Angeles Central Library 10a

May 17 Literacy Day, California African American Museum 11a

May 18 International Museum Day

May 23+ The Stinky Cheese Man, South Coast Repertory

May 31 Sensory Friendly Films, MALFEICENT 10a

SCLLN Literacy & Library Tutor Workshop Calendar: May 2014

SCLLN Literacy & Library Tutor Workshop Calendar: May 2014

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

Get Caught Reading Month

May 1 Literacy Tutor Orientation = South Bay Literacy, Torrance Library 7p

May 3 Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Chino Hills 9a

May 5 Literacy Tutor Training - San Luis Obispo Library 9a

May 6 Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 12N

May 6 Literacy Tutor Training = READ/San Diego Benjamin Branch 6p

May 7 Literacy Learner Orientation - READ/San Diego 5:45p

May 8 Literacy FUNraiser Pump Boys and Dinettes = Redlands Library 7p

May 10 Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Yucaipa 9a

May 10 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Placentia Library 1p

May 13 Literacy Tutor Training - San Bernardino Co Library Barstow 3p

May 15 Literacy Tutor Training - San Bernardino Co Library Adelanto 4p

May 15 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Carlsbad Library 6p

May 17 Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Yucca Valley 9a

May 17 Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Lake Arrowhead 10a

May 17 Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Fontana 10a

May 17 Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Chino 10a

May 17 Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Rialto 10:30a

May 17 Student Recognition Awards = Whittier Area Literacy 11:30a

May 21 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Oceanside Library 6p

May 22 Literacy Learner Orienation - READ/San Diego 9:45a

May 22 Scrabble FUNraiser - Azusa Library 6p

May 23 Literacy Tutor Workshop = Upland Library 9a

May 27 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Ventura Library 5p

Info about local Tutor Training Workshops is always Scrolling in the Right Frame.

Huntington Beach Library: Walk Run READ - April 27

Walk Run READ: April 27 Huntington Beach Library Literacy Volunteers Registration for our second annual 5k/Kids Fun Run is now open!

Walk Run READ! will take place at the Huntington Beach Central Park, raising funds to support the Huntington Beach Public Library (HBPL) - Literacy Volunteers. Visit walkrunread.com to register, sign up to volunteer, or for more information. The event will be held at the Huntington Beach Central Park, on a 5k (3.1 miles) trail that is easygoing, but that does have some uneven terrain. There will be 2 stops for water, and snacks will be available at the finish line. Activities: 5k for runners and walkers starts at 8 a.m. Kids Fun Run just $5; all kids will receive a medal Storytime by Librarian Miss Debra, accompanied on the guitar by Kevin $1 used book sale Bake sale throughout the morning Registration: $35 includes a 100% cotton T-shirt and water along the way. All proceeds will go to support your Huntington Beach Literacy program. Lace up your shoes, grab your family and friends, and join us!

Redlands Library: Library offers free literacy program

Library offers free literacy program

Press Enterprise: 4.10.2014 by Penny E Schwartz, 

When Leslie Trainor and Tanya Kaufman became a pair, it was a match made in heaven and A.K. Smiley Public Library.

Trainor was seeking an opportunity to help people develop their English language skills. Kaufman, an immigrant from Ukraine, was searching for a place to improve her English. The Redlands Adult Literacy Program paired the two through a service it offers free to the community.

Trainor, of Redlands, learned about volunteering in the Redlands library’s literacy program through the American Association of University Women.

“Knowing English is a basic necessity for anyone who wants to drive, to help their children in school, to get a job,” Trainor said. “It’s a basic form of communication and I knew it would be terrifying for me if I couldn’t speak or read it.”

During the past three years, more than 200 adults have sought help from the Redlands Adult Literacy Program, said Trudy Waldron, volunteer co-coordinator with Katherine Gifford. Some are immigrants while others may have interrupted their schooling in their youth or have learning disabilities.

The program has about 90 teaching volunteers, with 70 active tutor-learner teams.  READ MORE !

    

LITERACY PROGRAM FUNDRAISER

A benefit for A.K. Smiley Library literacy program is planned for May.

“Pump Boys and Dinettes”

Footlighters Theater, 1810 Barton Road, Redlands

6:30 p.m. May 8

TICKETS: $25. To purchase, send a check with return address to Redlands Adult Literacy Program, A. K. Smiley Public Library, 125 W. Vine St., Redlands, CA 92373. Deadline is May 1.

INFORMATION: 909-798-7565, ext. 4138