Literacy Open House :: Whittier Adult Literacy Council

Literacy Open House

Whittier Adult Literacy Council

September 6, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Whittier Area Literacy Council will host an Open House and used Book Sale on Saturday, September 6th, 2014 at 12911 Hadley Street, Whittier from 10:00am to 12 noon to celebrate "International Literacy Day".

At our Open House we will demonstrate the web based program i-Ready, meet with some of WALC's wonderful tutors and board members and highlight our plans to strengthen our efforts in the coming year. We hope that you will be able to attend this worthwhile event. Light refreshments will be served. We respectfully request and RVSP by Tuesday, September 2nd.

Please call (562) 698-6598 for further information.

Ticket Phone: 562.698.6598.

Monterey Park Library :: Walk for Literacy

Walk for Literacy

Monterey Park Library

September 6, 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Barnes Park (softball field)

Come celebrate the 30th anniversary of the LAMP Program and the California Library Literacy Services with us on Saturday, September 6! The 6th Annual Walk for Literacy will be held at Barnes Park with check-in time at 8:30 a.m.

Show your support and walk with us!

Top Walker and the Top Individual Fundraiser will be recognized. Advanced registration required; $15 registration fee per person applies.

Ticket Phone: 626.307.1251

Burbank Library :: 2014 Trivia Challenge :: Literacy FUNraiser

Trivia Challenge

BurbankPublic Library

September 4, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM

Ritz Banquet Hall

St Leon Cathedral

Silent Auction = Appetizer/Dessert Buffet

Compete for Trophy & Medals

3-person Teams = $250.00

$25.00 ($30.00 at the door)

Ticket Phone: 818.238.5577

National & International Literacy & Library Events: September 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events:
September 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

visit

the Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Library Card Sign-Up Month
American Library Association

International Literacy Day: September 8

IBBY International Congress: September 10, 2014 – Mexico City

Lit Crawl: September 13 Where Literature Hits the Streets. NY NY

Roald Dahl Day: September 13

International Dot Day: September 15

Black Writers And Book Clubs Literacy Festival: September 19+ Memphis, TN

Fostering Lifelong Learners 2014: September 19 - Cuyahoga Co Library, Parma OH

Curiosity Day with Curious George: September 20

Banned Book Week: September 21 –27

Celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.

Adult Education & Family Literacy Week: September 22–28

Banned Websites Awareness Day: September 24

National Punctuation Day: September 24

Furious Flower Poetry Conference: September 24+  James Madison University, VA

Sensory Friendly Film - DOLPHIN TALE 2: September 27, 10a

International Library Symposium: September 28+  Queensland Australia

Kid Lit Events

Fun children's and young adult literature events from coast to coast!

Children’s Book Council.

Literacy :: Library Jobs - California: Azusa, Bay Area, Livermore, Sacramento

Literacy Jobs - California

Adult Literacy Coordinator – PT

Redlands Library

plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the Redlands Adult Literacy Program.  Recruits, trains and maintains and grows a robust volunteer base to assist adults, 18 years and older, improve their reading and writing skills in English
DEADLINE: September 15

Literacy Program Assistant – PT

Azusa Library

assists program coordinator in day-to-day activities related to recruitment, retention, and record keeping requirements of literacy tutors and students, and other program volunteers

DEADLINE: September 4 (or 100 applications)

Youth Services Librarian - FT

Sacramento Public Library

passionate about literacy and community partnerships, understand that early literacy is critical to building healthy communities

DEADLINE: September 4

Literacy Coordinator – PT

Livermore Library

Administrative Technician recruitment; Mark supplemental questionnaire “Literacy Program” position

Recruits, interviews, trains, and evaluates learners, tutors, and other supporting volunteers

DEADLINE:  September 12

826 Valencia Program Development :: AmeriCorps VIP Fellow – FT

826 Valencia – Bay Area

thoughtful and deliberate out-of-school time programming in four main areas: Cultural and Academic Literacy (CAL), Health & Wellness, STEM and P.L.A.Y. These efforts will ultimately have a positive impact on overall student success by using levels of engagement and student attendance as key indicators.

DEADLINE:

Other Literacy Related Jobs

Azusa Library - Literacy Showcase September 2

Literacy Showcase

Azusa Library

September 2, 5:45 PM – 7:30 PM

then on to the Civic Auditorium

for a proclamation by the Azusa City Council at 6:30

30th Anniversary - California Library Literacy Services

Ticket Phone: 866.967.3281

Azusa Library

729 N.Dalton Ave. Azusa

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events: September 2014

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events:

September 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Southern California

Festival of Children: Sep 6+  South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

 “Evening w/ Author Victor Villaseñor” Escondido Library: Sep 11, 6p

Los Angeles Black Book Expo: Sep 13 - SouthWest Community College

Comic Con - Long Beach: Sep 27 - Convention Center, Long Beach

Great Minds Don't Think Alike - Honoring John Corcoran: Sep 27, 4p

Sensory Friendly Film - DOLPHIN TALE 2: Sep 27, 10a

Orange County Children's Book Festival: Sep 28 - Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa

California

California Library Literacy Services 30th Anniversary

In September, 2014, California Library Literacy Services will celebrate 30 years of providing high quality learner centered volunteer based adult literacy services in libraries around the state.

Food Literacy Awareness Month California Food Literacy

Library Card Sign-Up Month American Library Association

International Literacy Day: Sep 8

Roald Dahl Day: Sep 13

Food Literacy Fair: Sep 14, 9a - Southside Park, Sacramento

International Dot Day: Sep 15

100 Authors for Literacy: Sep 20 - San Mateo

Family Day at the Park: Sep 20 – Stockton

Curiosity Day with Curious George: September 20

Banned Book Week: Sep 21 –27

Celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.

Adult Education & Family Literacy Week: Sep 22–28

Banned Websites Awareness Day: Sep 24

National Punctuation Day: Sep 24

ScholarShare Children’s Book Festival: Sep 27+ @ Fairytale Town, Sacramento