Governor Brown Releases 2016-17 Budget: New Money for California Library Services Act

Governor Brown Releases 2016-17 Budget:

New Money for California Library Services Act

News From the Capitol: 1.07.2016 by Mike Dillon, Christina DiCaro, CLA Lobbyists

This morning in a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Jerry Brown released the 2016-17 State Budget, which includes a proposal to provide $4.8 million in new funding for the purpose of enhancing the California Library Services Act.  This funding would be in addition to the $1.8 million that is currently appropriated for the CLSA.

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In light of his cautious approach to this year’s Budget, we are pleased to see that Governor Brown has identified $4.8 million in new funding for public libraries under the CLSA, as a sign of his support for their valuable services.  Specifically the Budget notes:

California Library Services Act – An increase of $1.8 million General Fund ongoing and $3 million General Fund on a one-time basis for the California Library Services Act program.  These funds will be used to strengthen statewide and regional services for public libraries.”

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Lastly, there was no additional money provided for the state literacy program, but the current dollar amount of $4.8 million will continue under the Governor’s Budget.  There was also no new money provided for broadband connections for public libraries, but the funding that allows public libraries to participate as a member of CENIC will continue ($2.25 million). Last year, the legislature and the Governor provided $4 million for broadband connectivity grants.  READ MORE @

Newport Beach Library :: Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy ~ GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Award

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

GreatNonprofits Top-Rated Award

Congratulations Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy, a GreatNonprofits Top-Rated 2015 Award !

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

Nonprofit Issues: Children & Youth

Address: 1000 Avocado Ave Newport Beach CA 92660 USA

Mission: To develop the literacy skills of adults to empower them to achieve greater success in their lives - at home, at work and in the community

Target demographics: adult learners

Direct beneficiaries per year: over 200 adult learners

Geographic areas served: our community

Programs: one-on-one tutoring and small group classes in reading, writing, life skills, job skills and more.

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Super Easy, No-Fail New Year's Resolution! Greg Lucas, California State Librarian

Super Easy, No-Fail New Year's Resolution!

California State Library

December 28, 2015

California State ‪‎Librarian, Greg Lucas,
offers a New Year's Resolution that is super easy and fun!
How can you go wrong?

National Literacy & Library Events :: January 2016

National Literacy & Library Events: January 2016

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

visit

the Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

@MCChildsBookDay

Jan. 3+ Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu HI

Jan. 7 Natl Ambassador Young People’s Literature Inauguration, Library of Congress 11a
Jan. 8+ ALA Midwinter 2016, Boston MA   #alamw16 @alamw

Jan. 9 Autism Sensory Friendly #Films STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS 10a

Jan. 12 Autism Sensory Friendly #Films STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS 7p

Jan. 12+ Future of Education Technology Conference, Orlando FL   @fetc  #FETC

Jan. 20+ Literacy and Reading Recovery Conference, Chicago IL   @NationalLouisU

Jan. 22 National Reading Day

Jan. 23 Autism Sensory Friendly #Films NORM OF THE NORTH 10a

Jan. 25+ Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko NV   @Westernfolklife

Jan. 25+ Literacy Week, Florida

Jan. 26 Autism Sensory Friendly Films RIDE ALONG 2 7p

Jan. 27 Family Literacy Day Canada

Jan. 27 Multicultural Children’s Book Day @MCChildsBookDay  #MCCBD2016

Jan. 27+ Mentoring Summit, Wash DC @MENTORnational #NationalMentoringMonth  

Jan. 29+ Literacy for/and Social Justice, Athens GA  @Jolle_uga

State Library Associations :: Conferences

ILA :: Literacy Calendar Worldwide

US Book Festivals

Children’s Book Council Kid Lit Events

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events :: January 2016

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

January 2016

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Southern California & California

Jan 27  #MCCBD2016

Jan. 4+ Overview Orton Gillingham Approach Dyslexia Training Institute, SD Cyberspace

Jan. 4+ Special Ed Law & Dyslexia Dyslexia Training Institute, SD Cyberspace

Jan. 9 Autism Sensory Friendly #Films STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS 10a

Jan. 12 Autism Sensory Friendly #Films STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS 7p
Jan. 14 Struggling Readers & Dyslexia: Tri-Counties Branch of IDA, Katie Wheeler Library Irvine 6:30p

Jan. 15+ Asilomar Reading Conference, Pacific Grove

Jan. 15+ California Kindergarten Conference, Santa Clara

Jan. 16 Friends of the Library Local Author Celebration, Santa Clarita Library 10a

Jan. 22 National Reading Day

Jan. 22  Dyslexia and Literacy in High-Risk and Diverse Populations, San Francisco 1p

Jan. 23 Autism Sensory Friendly #Films NORM OF THE NORTH 10a

Jan. 26 Autism Sensory Friendly #Films RIDE ALONG 2 7p

Jan. 27 Multicultural Children’s Book Day  @JumpIntoABook1  #MCCBD2016

Jan. 30 So California Museums Free-for-All @SoCalMuseums

Redlands Library :: DAR Arrowhead Valley Chapter receives statewide award

DAR Arrowhead Valley Chapter receives statewide award

Redlands Daily Facts: 12.21.2015

The Arrowhead Valley Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution recently received the state DAR’s second-place award for the number of hours chapter members spent tutoring adults learning to read.

The Redlands-based chapter received the award after 114 chapters in California reported their volunteer activities.

The chapter’s literacy committee began its work in 2013, through the A.K. Smiley Public Library’s adult literacy program, and is expanding its involvement in adult education to include service at colleges with programs for foster youth.

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar ::January 2016

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar: January 2016

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutor

Jan. 6 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Fontana 5p

Jan. 6 Adult Literacy Learner Orientation READ/San Diego Library 5:45p
Jan. 7 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Huntington Beach Library 9:30a

Jan. 7 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy, Torrance Library 7p
Jan. 9 ESL Tutor Training Azusa Library 9a

Jan. 9 ESL Tutor Training Laubach Literacy Ventura 9a

Jan. 9 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Adelanto Library 11a

Jan. 9 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Lake Arrowhead 10a

Jan. 9 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Library Chino 10a

Jan. 12 Adult Literacy Learner Orientation READ/San Diego Library 9:45a

Jan. 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Whittier Literacy Council 11a

Jan. 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Barstow Library 11a

Jan. 14 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Crestline Library 12N

Jan. 14 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Hemet Library 9a

Jan. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Workshop Whittier Area Literacy Council 9a

Jan. 16 ESL Tutor Training San Gabriel VLC 9a

Jan. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Grand Terrace Library 10a

Jan. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Chino Hills Library 9:30a

Jan. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Crestline Library 12N

Jan. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Yucaipa Library 10a

Jan. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Training SB Co Yucca Valley #Library 9a

Jan. 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation READ/OC Library 1p

Jan. 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation READ/OC Library 6p

Jan. 21 Adult Literacy Tutor Training READ/San Diego Library 6p
Jan. 23 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Azusa Library 8:30a

Jan. 23 Adult Literacy Tutor Training READ/OC Library 9a

Jan. 23 Adult Literacy Tutor Workshop Upland Library 9a

Jan. 25 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Corona Library 7p

Jan. 26 Adult Literacy Tutor Workshop Newport Beach Library 6p

Jan. 30 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Diego Co Library El Cajon 10a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame.

Statewide Workshops @ California Library Literacy Services