Happy International Volunteer Day

Happy International Volunteer Day!

Thank You Volunteers

from the

Southern California Library Literacy Network !

@scllnliteracy

To All of Our Awesome Volunteers
for Your Dedication & Contributions ! ! !

Make Change Happen

Newport Beach Library :: Tutor Snapshot

Newport Beach Library

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

Literally Speaking: Nov/Dec 2014

Snapshot: Tutor

Shari Elias Last year, Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy recognized Shari Elias for her nearly 7 years of service to the Program, both as a tutor and an instructor. Her dedication to the learners has made her an invaluable member of the team.

Literally Speaking: What first drew you to the Newport Beach Public Library literacy program?

Shari: My father passed away in 2007, and after having been his caregiver for 7 months at his home in CDM, I felt a need to volunteer in a less stressful situation. I never realized how much fun and enjoyable, while also being therapeutic, tutoring in this program would be. It took some time to realize that as I was helping others, the learners were doing me a much greater service.

Literally Speaking: How has your work here impacted your life outside?

Shari: Being involved with individuals from approximately ten different countries every week cannot be anything but exciting. Although I have always thought of myself as open-minded and fairly liberal, it is difficult for me to express my emotions felt when discussing religion, politics, lifestyles, families, marriages, sex, etc., in a group setting with foreigners. I have learned from them to be more compassionate, less prejudiced, and not to jump to conclusions when a particular group is headlined in our news. I also appreciate that I can now recite a greeting in about 8-10 different languages other than English.  READ MORE !

National & International Literacy & Library Events :: December 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events

December 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

visit

the Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Dec. 2   I Love My Librarian 2014 Award, New York NY

Dec. 3+ LRA National Reading Conference, Marco Island FL

Dec. 3+ TASH Annual Conference, Washington DC

Dec. 4+ National Reading Conference, Dallas TX

Dec. 5  International Volunteer Day - Global

Dec. 5  Spotlight on Dyslexia - Cyberspace

Dec. 6  Autism Sensory Friendly Films - PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR

Dec. 7+ Head Start Parent Conference, New Orleans LA

Dec. 10+ One Hundred Books Famous in Children's Literature-Grolier Club, NY

Dec. 10+ Zero to Three Institute, Fort Lauderdale FL

Dec. 10   White House Summit on Early Education, Wash DC 12N

Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor, Washington DC thru Jan 19, 2015

Kid Lit Events

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

Children’s Book Council.

Huntington Beach Library :: Student Writing

Huntington Beach Public Library Literacy

OPEN DOORS: November 2014

Student Writing

"Before I took the computer classes, it was very difficult to even type my library card number into the library computers. There were many barriers, like where do I erase? How do I make capital letters? How do I move the cursor? Thanks to the computer classes, I can now send and receive emails from my son's school and he has my help to study through the internet on his tablet. I can communicate with my friends in Mexico with Facebook. I know how to send photos and I can practice typing on typingweb.com. I study English with Duolingo. I receive information from our family clinic and can request our medications online. I have helped my husband search online for jobs and I can make Word documents, insert pictures and send them by email. I have found projects for my children's homework on Google and I use YouTube to perfect my recipes and learn how to create different hairstyles for my daughter. In reality, without the help of the library, none of this would be possible. Thank you so much! Sincerely, Martha"

Kudos ...

•Angela G. and her tutor Barry K. Angela passed the US Citizenship exam!

•Francisca B. and her tutor Liz O. Francisca was asked to read prayers aloud in English in front of her church congregation.

•Yolanda L. and her tutor Billie S. Yolanda is able to read the directions and help her daughter with homework.  READ MORE !

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar: December 2014

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
 December 2014

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

Dec. 1  Literacy Tutor Training = Huntington Beach Library 6P

Dec. 2  Literacy Tutor Orientation - Carlsbad Library 12N

Dec. 2  Literacy Tutor Orientation - Beaumont Library 4p

Dec. 4  Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/OC Library 1p

Dec. 4  Literacy Tutor Orientation - South Bay Literacy, Torrance Library 7p

Dec. 6  Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Grand Terrace 9:30a

Dec. 6  Literacy Fair = Camarena Library 10a

Dec. 6  Literacy Tutor Training - San Luis Obispo County Library 10a

Dec. 6  Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/OC Library 6p

Dec. 9  Literacy Tutor Training - SB Co Library Barstow 3p

Dec. 9  Literacy Tutor Training - SB Co Library Big Bear 4p

Dec. 11 Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 6p

Dec. 16 Literacy Tutor Training - SB Co Library Hesperia 3p

Dec. 27 Literacy Tutor Training - SB Co 29 Palms Library 10a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Info about local Tutor Training Workshops is always

Scrolling in the Right Frame !

Statewide Workshops@ California Library Literacy Services

Carlsbad Library: City Council Honors Given Literacy Services

City Council Honors Given

Carlsbad City Library Literacy Services

Learning Connection: Nov/Dec 2014

On Tuesday, September 9th, the Mayor and City Council of Carlsbad presented a Proclamation to Heather Pizutto and Carrie Scott, recognizing September as Adult Literacy Awareness month in honor of the 30th anniversary of the California Library Literacy Services and our program. Nyla, a learner in Literacy Services, also spoke about her experience.

The Proclamation reads:

Whereas, the City of Carlsbad recognizes the need for educated and informed residents to meet the challenges of an increasingly technological society; and

Whereas, Carlsbad City Library Literacy Services is a proud member of the California Library Literacy Services program, and both are celebrating 30 years of changing lives for the better; and

Whereas, Literacy Services provides opportunities for adults to improve their reading, writing and computer skills to meet their life goals; and

Whereas, volunteers generously and patiently donate over 11,000 hours annually to help adults improve their skills; and

Whereas, adult learners enrolled in the Literacy Services program contribute to Carlsbad becoming a world-class city by improving their job skills, reading to their children and voting.

Now, Therefore, I, Matt Hall, Mayor of the City of Carlsbad, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby join the State of California in proclaiming the month of September 2014 as Adult Literacy Awareness Month in the City of Carlsbad and commend and congratulate all of our volunteers, learners and supporters who promote literacy in our community.

Riverside County Library :: American Dream Starts @ your library® Grant Allows California Library to Expand ESL Classes

American Dream Starts @ your library® Grant Allows California Library to Expand ESL Classes

@yourLibrary: 10.12.2014 by Steve Zalusky

A California library system is providing opportunities for patrons who wish to expand their horizons by learning English.

Through an American Dream Starts @ your library grant awarded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to the American Library Association, the Riverside County (Calif.) Library System has been able to expand ESL classes for adult learners.

In this countywide program, volunteers are working with one-on-one tutoring to help individuals learn to read and write.

In the county, which is spread over 7,200 square miles, it is estimated that there are over 50,000 people in Riverside County who are eligible for citizenship. However, there are several barriers in their way. One barrier to citizenship is being able to speak, read and write English in order to take the Citizenship Exam.

This community-based program that changes not only improves students’ lives, but also those of their families.

One of the students, Laura Serrano, a mother of two children whose first language is Spanish, said learning is English is important in order to get a good job.

“This program is very good for me, because it’s free, it’s close to my house, I have very good teachers,” she said.  READ MORE !