Thursday, June 11, 2015

Altadena Library :: California Summer Reading Challenge : :

California Summer Reading Challenge

Public library summer reading programs build communities of readers and library users and help prevent summer learning loss. In 2014, over 700,000 Californians signed up for summer reading and over 1.3 million took part in summer reading activities.

The California Summer Reading Challenge provides libraries with resources to create innovative summer reading programs that keep California children, teens, and adults reading all summer long.

Help us meet our goal of #onemillionreaders in 2015!

kicks off its annual 2015 Summer Reading Program!
Read To The Rhythm !

Adults, teens, and children. There's something for everyone this summer!  Click here for a printable version of our 2015 Summer Reading Program Booklet.

CHILDRENS
 Children age 12 and
 Read books or have books read to you.
 Come to the library, attend a special event for a chance to win additional prizes.
*30 pages or 15 minutes = 1 children’s picture book or easy reader
100 pages or 1 hour = 1 children’s chapter book
200 pages or 2 hours = 1 teen book

TEENS
 Open to teens entering grades 7-12
 Read books of your choice! Yes, manga and comics count!
 Join 5 book challenge earn a free book and be automatically entered into grand prize raffle!
 Win prizes by completing different weekly challenges and attending programs
 The last day to complete the 5 book challenge is July 29th

ADULT
 All adults aged 18 and over are invited to participate
 Complete reading logs by July 31, 2015 - be entered  for a chance to win this year’s grand prize: a NOOK eReader!
 Sleeveface/ #Bookface
photo contest: Take a picture of yourself with a record sleeve or book cover obscuring or augmenting any part of your body, creating an illusion. There will be a special prize awarded at the finale to each of the participants with the best bookface and sleeveface photographs submitted. Submissions will be accepted at the main Reference Desk in person or by email to sim@altadenalibrary.org until 5 p.m., July 31, 2015.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

National & International Literacy & Library Events : : June 2015

National & International Literacy & Library Events: June 2015

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

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


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



Centro Latino for Literacy : : Literacy Mixer June 3

Leamos, Tacos, y Tequila Literacy Mixer
June 3
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm


Monday, June 1, 2015

National & International Literacy & Library Events: June 2015

National & International Literacy & Library Events: June 2015

SCLLN
Literacy & Library Events & Conferences
- Local, California and National -
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!

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



Sunday, May 31, 2015

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 –
Southern California Library Literacy Network
for more information

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

Lunch @ the Library

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 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


Friday, May 29, 2015

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

Thursday, May 28, 2015

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
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.