2015 Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award :: Jayanti Addleman, Monterey County Free Libraries

Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award

2015 Award Recipient

Jayanti Addleman, Monterey County Free Libraries

Literacy Interest Group, California Library Association

Jayanti Addleman is passionate about bringing library services to poor, underserved and marginalized communities. Recognizing the intense need in Monterey County, Jayanti has encouraged innovative ways for delivering literacy services like using online programs and apps, and instituting the “Navigating a New World” classes which serve agricultural workers by dividing the year into a “Growing season” (when workers are in the fields) and a “Learning season” (when workers can improve their English literacy skills in the library).

Jayanti is notorious for being unable to say “No” to interesting and creative ideas, and MCFL has instituted many new programs and collaborations in recent years. She also strongly hopes for world peace and feels that 100% literacy along with intercultural awareness are our best hope for attaining peace.  Earlier this year she was selected as one of the Outstanding Women of Monterey County and also received the “Front Line Award” from the Child Abuse Prevention Council.

This award, established in 2003 (Literacy Interest Group), recognizes and honors a librarian who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to support literacy.

Past Winners:

2014: Natasha Casteel, City Librarian, Roseville Public Library

2013: Patricia Noa, Regional Services Manager, Orange County Public Library

2012: Christy Aguirre, Sacramento Public Library

2011: Patricia Lorenzo, Santa Clara County Library District

2010: Anne Cain, Contra Costa County Library

2009: Derek Wolfgram, Santa Clara County Library

2008: Jean Hofacket, Alameda County Library

2007: Carol Starr, Marin County Free Library

2006: John M. Adams, Orange County Public Library

2005: Sofia Bellos, Oxnard Public Library

2004: Leslie McGinnis Rodd, Oakland Public Library

2003: Chuck Aston, Redwood City Public Library

Imperial County Library: Branches bring ‘literacy experiences’ to all corners of Valley

Imperial County Free Library: Branches bring ‘literacy experiences’ to all corners of Valley

Imperial Valley Press: 11.09.2015 by Stefanie Campos

Sitting unpretentiously in the corner of a desk a frame humbly asks to “imagine the possibilities” and proclaims “one person can make a difference.” Take a drive out to visit the county librarian in the headquarters of the Imperial County Free Library and within moments it’s clear: Connie Barrington’s passion for reaching the constituents here lives up to — if not exceeds — the inspirational messages on her desk.

At age 64, Barrington’s path to her current position could explain why she speaks about each project with a clear motive for the betterment of the community of whom she serves.

Barrington moved to the Imperial Valley in 1988 from Los Angeles. Her husband was born at Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley and had family in Calipatria. In the first class she taught here, a sixth-grade class, she found the bulk of her students read at a fourth-grade level, one or two at grade-level and several at first-grade level.

Barrington asked herself, “What can I do to help my students?” and pursued a variety of continuing education classes.

“I want to create people who want to read,” said Barrington, who is a certificated school library media specialist. “If you read you can do anything you want.”  READ MORE !

Carlsbad Library :: Literacy Open House

Carlsbad Literacy Open House

Learning Connection: November/December 2015

The Carlsbad Literacy Open House was held Thursday, October 8 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.  Close to sixty people came to visit with staff and others.  They enjoyed refreshments, and watching the video “Voices and Faces of Literacy.”  Thanks to those of you who were able to attend !

Tutor Orientation Schedule

November 12, 6-8 pm

December 8, Noon-2 pm

December 17, 6-8 pm

Please call 760-931-4510 to learn about coming tutor orientations and to register.

California Book Festivals & Events :: November 2015

California Book Festivals & Events :: November 2015

Books, Comics, Poetry, Storytelling, Writing and More !

National Picture Book Month   #PictureBookMonth

Nov 1-15: San Luis Obispo Poetry Festival

Nov 3-7: Little House Exhibition, Covina Library (thru Nov 25)

Nov 4: The Witches Salem 1692, Stacy Schiff fantastical story of Salem Witch Trials 7:15p ALOUDla
Nov 6: An Evening w/Patti Smith, M Train a roadmap through Smith’s remarkable life 7:30p  The Orpheum Theatre ALOUDla

Nov 6 - Dec 6: Jewish Book Month

Nov 7-16: San Diego Jewish Book Fair
Nov 7: Los Angeles Latino Book & Family Festival, Mt. San Antonio College

Nov 10:  The Pacific From Silicon Chips and Surfboards to Brutal Dictators and Fading Empires, Simon Winchester an enthralling new biography of the Pacific Ocean 7:15p ALOUDla

Nov 12-15: Loomis Cowpoke Gathering

Nov 14: Santa Clarita Literacy & Arts Festival
Nov 20-22: Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles

Los Angeles Literary Calendar @ LALITSCENE

Los Angeles Literary Events Calendar @ Poets & Writers

California Book Festivals

Book Reporter – Book Festivals

US Book Festivals

Children’s Book Council Kid Lit Events

Library Literacy Jobs – California: Camarillo :: Merced :: Santa Clara Co

Literacy Jobs – California

Adult Literacy Center Coordinator - PT

Camarillo Public Library

coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate learner and volunteer tutor services including one-on-one, small-group and one-time learning opportunities

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Monrovia Library :: "Community Feud" Literacy FUNraiser Nov 8 2015

"Community Feud" Fundraiser

Monrovia Public Library Literacy Services Program

Monrovia Public Library Foundation

Sunday, November 8^th: 1-3 p.m.

Team Up! Gather your family and friends who like to have fun and put together a team. Similar to the game Family Feud, your team will compete against other teams and try to figure out what responses your fellow Monrovians gave to survey questions while helping raise money for the Monrovia Public Library Literacy Services Program.

Individual tickets ($40) and sponsorships are available for purchase at Monrovia Public Library Foundation. For more details call 626-393-1113

Come out and support literacy services in your community!

Why is literacy SO important?

English author Rumer Godden said that, “When you learn to read, you will be born again … and you will never be quite so alone again.”  Unfortunately, 32 million America adults know the isolation caused by illiteracy.  Nearly 15% of U.S. adults cannot read, translating to more than 1 in 10.

In the past few years, the funding for literacy programs has been reduced by 40% due to statewide budget cuts.  Local adult education and funding for school libraries have also been severely cut, leaving Monrovia Public Library as the sole resource for literacy programs.  These cuts mean that the Monrovia Public Library Foundation must increase its fundraising efforts to offset the loss of state funding.  We hope you will come to this event for fun while at the same time helping support the Literacy Services Program.

For more information, please contact the Monrovia Public Library at (626) 256-8247.

NaNoWriMo @ SCLLN Library Programs

NaNoWriMo @ the Library

@ SCLLN Library Programs

Los Angeles Public Library

The Literature and Fiction Department hosts a room for writers involved in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). Participant writers will work towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 p.m. on November 30.  Visit LAPL Writes to learn about the library's many resources for our local author community.

Oceanside Library

Ready to write your novel this month?  Join us for a #NaNoWriMo2015 Kickoff Party in the Civic Center Community Rooms.  We will have writer friends, books for inspiration and candy to keep you going!  It’s Halloween, so wear your favorite literary costume and be ready to write.

NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) veterans will be on hand to help you get your thoughts sorted, your daily and weekly writing plan set and cheers to inspire you to keep on writing.  See you there!

Upland Library

Come join us as we kick off November is National Writing Month! This is a celebration where writers around the world challenge themselves to write an entire novel in just one month. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity!