National & International Literacy & Library Events : : June 2015

National & International Literacy & Library Events: June 2015

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

visit

the Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

National Audiobook Month

Summer Reading:  Collaborative Summer Library Program

Children: Every Hero Has A Story! Teens: Unmask! Adult: Escape the Ordinary!

National GLBT Book Month

June 3+ Canadian Library Association Conference, Ottawa

June 4   “First Among Many: Bay Psalm Book and Early Moments in American Printing”

June 8+ Health Literacy Leadership Institute: Tufts Univ School of Medicine, Boston MA

June 12+ 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conf: Manhattan College, Riverdale NY

June 14+ National History Day Contest: University of Maryland

June 18+ Children’s Literature Assoc Conference: Richmond VA

June 19   Summer Learning Day

June 24+ Urban Libraries Council Forum: San Jose CA

June 25   Book Summit 2015: The Story at the Centre, Toronto

June 25+ American Library Association, San Francisco CA

June 26+ Alice: 150 Years of Wonderland-Morgan Library & Museum, NY NY

June 27   Autism Sensory Friendly Films - INSIDE OUT 10a

State Library Associations :: Conferences

Centro Latino for Literacy : : Literacy Mixer June 3

Leamos, Tacos, y Tequila Literacy Mixer

June 3

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Centro Latino for Literacy

National & International Literacy & Library Events: June 2015

National & International Literacy & Library Events: June 2015

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

visit

the Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

National Audiobook Month
Summer Reading:  Collaborative Summer Library Program

Children: Every Hero Has A Story! Teens: Unmask! Adult: Escape the Ordinary!

National GLBT Book Month

June 3+ Canadian Library Association Conference, Ottawa

June 4   “First Among Many: Bay Psalm Book and Early Moments in American Printing”

June 8+ Health Literacy Leadership Institute: Tufts Univ School of Medicine, Boston MA

June 12+ 21st Century Children’s Nonfiction Conf: Manhattan College, Riverdale NY

June 14+ National History Day Contest: University of Maryland

June 18+ Children’s Literature Assoc Conference: Richmond VA

June 19   Summer Learning Day

June 24+ Urban Libraries Council Forum: San Jose CA

June 25   Book Summit 2015: The Story at the Centre, Toronto

June 25+ American Library Association, San Francisco CA

June 26+ Alice: 150 Years of Wonderland-Morgan Library & Museum, NY NY

June 27   Autism Sensory Friendly Films - INSIDE OUT 10a

State Library Associations :: Conferences

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events: June 2015

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events: June 2015

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

National Audiobook Month

National GLBT Book Month

California Summer Reading Challenge #onemillionreaders

Children: Every Hero Has A Story!  Teens: Unmask!  Adult: Escape the Ordinary!

Lunch @ the Library

June 5+ Sacramento Black Book Fair

June 6+ Bay Area Book Fest, UC Berkeley | City of Berkeley

June 6+ Literary Stage, San Mateo County Fair

June 7    Author Fair, El Segundo Library
June 9    Evening w/ Judy Blume: ALOUD, LAPL 7:30p

June 13  Mixed Remixed Festival, Japanese American National Museum

June 19  Summer Learning Day

June 20  Drawn Together: Cartoonists Unite Benefit LA School Libraries, W Disney Hall 1p

June 24+ Urban Libraries Council Forum: San Jose CA

June 25+ American Library Association, San Francisco CA

June 27   Sensory Friendly Films - INSIDE OUT 10a
June 30   Song of Myself: Walt Whitman in Other Words: ALOUD, LAPL 7:15p

Make a Quick Call Today : : Support Library Funding in the State Budget

Make a Quick Call Today in Support

of Library Funding in the State Budget 

CLA News From The Capitol: 5.29.2015

by Mike Dillon & Christina DiCaro, CLA Lobbyists

CLA’s Push for the “Senate Version”

Specifically, the Governor proposed adding slightly over $4 million for literacy and broadband connectivity in his May Revision of the Budget.  However, the Senate has adopted a dollar amount that is $7.5 million more than what the Governor proposes for library funding in his May Revision of the Budget -- for a total in new money of approximately $11.7 million.  (see the CLA “Budget ask” sheet, which parallels the “Senate Version” of the Budget.)

The Assembly adopted only the Governor’s May Revision of the Budget and no new money above that amount for libraries.

The Key Legislators to Contact and Talking Points

Please take a moment today to phone as many of these members as you can (listed below) and urge their support of the following action using this sample script or similar talking points:

Hi, my name is _______.  I am representing_____ (public library/literacy program, etc.)  I reside in (city) and I am a strong library supporter.  I would like to be on record in support of an item that the (Assemblymember/Senator) will be considering in Budget Conference Committee.

I would like to request that (he or she) give consideration to supporting the Senate Version of the Budget, under the State Library Budget Items.  The Senate Version reflects important funding for public library programs, above the level contained in the Governor’s May Revision.

These dollars will help to fund critical loaning and lending programs for libraries, as well as improve literacy programs, and will help to connect public libraries to a statewide high speed, broadband backbone.

Twenty eight legislators have signed a joint letter in support of the Senate version and it is my hope that your boss might also support the Senate version.  

Thank you.

Members of the Budget Conference Committee

Senator Mark Leno, Chair

(916) 651-4011

Assemblywoman Shirley Weber

(916) 319-2079

Senator Jim Nielsen (* signed the joint letter)

(916) 651-4004

Senator Ricardo Lara

(916) 651-4033

Assemblywoman Melissa Melendez

(916) 319-2067

Assemblyman Richard Bloom

(916) 319-2050

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar: June 2015

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar: June 2015

READ/SD Tutor Conference :: June 13

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library

Conferences and Events

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Southern California Library Literacy Network Calendar

June 1 Literacy Tutor Training = READ/San Diego Library 10a

June 2 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Carlsbad Library 12N

June 2 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/OC 1pm & 6pm

June 3 Leamos Tacos Tequila - Centro Latino for Literacy 6:30p

June 4 Literacy Tutor Training = Burbank Library 6p

June 4 Literacy Tutor Orientation = South Bay Literacy, Torrance Library 7p

June 6 Literacy Tutor Training = SB County Library Yucca Valley 9a

June 6 Literacy Tutor Training - San Diego Co Library El Cajon 10a

June 6 Literacy Tutor Training - San Luis Obispo Library 10a

June 6 Literacy Tutor Training = SB County Library Fontana 10a

June 7 Literacy Celebration = Carlsbad Library 2p

June 10  Literacy Learner Orientation - READ/San Diego Library 5:45p

June 13  Family Picnic-Appreciation Day - READ/Orange County

June 13  Tutor Conference - READ/San Diego Joan B Kroc Inst for Peace & Justice - USD

June 13  Literacy Tutor Training = SB County Library Chino 10a

June 13  Student Recognition Awards = WALC 11:30a

June 15  Literacy Volunteer Orientation = Corona Library 7p

June 16  Literacy Learner Orientation = Newport Beach Library 6p

June 18  Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 6p

June 23  Literacy Tutor Orientation = Newport Beach Library 6p

June 25  Literacy Learner Orientation - READ/San Diego Library 9:45a

June 25  Scrabble FUNraiser - Azusa Library 6p

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Info about Local Tutor Training :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame.

Statewide Workshops @ California Library Literacy Services

Orange Co Library :: Congratulations: Anita Taillon READ/OC Honoree :: 2015 Spirit of Volunteerism Award!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ANITA TAILLON READ/OC

HONOREE FOR THE 2015 SPIRIT OF VOLUNTEERISM AWARD!

READ Writes: April 2015

The path Anita has taken to becoming READ/OC’s star volunteer for the 2015 Spirit of Volunteerism Award was an unusual one. Most volunteers start out as literacy tutors, but Anita first came to READ/OC in 2006 to assist at a single event, the Annual Family Picnic and Appreciation Celebration.

Since that time, Anita’s dedication to supporting the READ/OC volunteers has steadily grown.  She is now both Vice President and co-Treasurer of the Friends of READ/OC, as well as the Chair of the Friends’ most active committee in charge of recognition activities.  Although she has never been a tutor herself, Anita shows great understanding and enthusiasm in supporting the program, the adult learners, and their tutors.  Her organizational skills and artistic talents have become legendary at the annual Family Picnic and Fall Feast appreciation events.

In addition, she helps ensure the program receives steady material and operational support throughout the year. Anita’s humor, insight, and dedication make her a truly extraordinary volunteer.

On April 14, Anita was honored at the Spirit of Volunteerism awards luncheon for her exceptional volunteer commitment to READ/Orange County and the Friends of READ/OC, as well as her endless enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication for helping other adults and their families grow and thrive through lifelong learning and literacy.

APRIL - A MONTH TO CELEBRATE VOLUNTEERS

We are grateful for each and every READ/OC tutor, adult learner, and the dedicated Friends of READ/OC!  These life-changing literacy services would not be possible without our volunteers: tutors, learners, their family members, along with members of the community, library staff, and staff of other community programs and agencies.  All of them work together to support lifelong learning and encourage adults throughout the county to engage in a learning partnership at home, at work, and within the community.

Many READ/OC volunteers are engaged in several different volunteer efforts in their communities, as well as through their jobs, churches, and other service organizations. With each endeavor, learning, friendships, and a sense of community is shared and celebrated.  If you know someone who is seeking a worthwhile volunteer experience such as yours, encourage them to volunteer with READ/OC and Friends of READ/OC!  If they enjoy reading and learning, tell them about the incredible learning adventures that await them as a tutor/learning partner, as a Friend of READ/OC or as a volunteer at their library. The experience will change lives and communities!