Monday, May 5, 2014

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.

Friday, May 2, 2014

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.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events: May 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events: May 2014

SCLLN
Literacy & Library Events & Conferences
- Local, California and National -
the Southern California Library Literacy Network
for more information


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 28+ Canadian Library Association Conf, Victoria BC
May 29+ BookExpo America, NY NY
May 31  Sensory Friendly Films - MALFEICENT 10a

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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 –
Southern California Library Literacy Network
for more information



May 1+ Choose Privacy Week
May 2+ Steinbeck Festival 75th Annv "Grapes of Wrath," Salinas CA
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 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

Monday, April 28, 2014

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
Southern California Library Literacy Network
Calendar

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.

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

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!