Glendale Library :: In the Spirit of Holiday Giving, Meet Carol Shaub Who Volunteers her Time as an Adult Literacy Tutor

In the spirit of Holiday giving, meet Carol Shaub who volunteers her time as an Adult Literacy Tutor

City of Glendale, CA ‏@MyGlendale: 11.06.2016

The Library, Arts & Culture Department Adult Literacy Program offers services to help adults improve their reading, writing, and speaking. Instruction is provided by trained volunteers. The Adult Literacy Program is free and open to all adults ages eighteen and over.

The Adult Literacy Program helps adults who want to learn English as well as English-speaking adults who need to improve their reading and writing skills. Conversation classes and one-on-one tutoring sessions are offered.

Do you want to share your love of reading? The Adult Literacy Program is seeking volunteers to work with adults to improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills. No prior teaching experience is necessary. Successful volunteers need to make a commitment of at least one hour per week for a minimum of six months.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about this Program, please email Juan Garcia or call 818-548-6450.

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: Alameda County

Literacy Library Jobs – California

DEADLINE:  Nov 21

BayNet Library and Information Network

CalOpps

Library Jobs in California

UCLA Department of Information Studies

Ventura Co Library :: Literacy FUNraiser :: Trivia Challenge :: Nov 16

Trivia Challenge

READ Ventura County Library

Adult Literacy Program

November 16, 6:00 pm

How smart are you?

Find out at the annual Trivia Challenge

Proceeds benefit

READ Ventura County Library - Adult Literacy Program

Sponsored by Rotary Club of Ventura-South.

Tickets may be purchased at the door for $5.00. There will be appetizers, a no-host bar and an opportunity drawing.

Entry form and team information

Wedgewood Banquet Center

5880 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura

Altadena Library :: Bob Lucas Memorial Branch Literacy News

Bob Lucas Memorial Branch :: Literacy News

CONNECT*: November 2016

Our adult ESL students are enthusiastically learning about computers with bilingual computer instruction from staff members, Kelly and Modesta. For many of the students, it is the first-time working on a computer. As part of the class curriculum, the students learn the basics of using a computer, sign up for e-mail accounts, and learn how to access the Internet. The computer class meets twice a week and runs for 4 weeks.

If you are interested in our ESL class or the bilingual computer class, send us an e-mail or call 626 798-8338.

Redlands Library :: Literacy Program at Smiley Public Library Shares Success Stories

Redlands Adult Literacy Program at Smiley Public Library shares success stories

Redlands Daily Facts: 10.29.2016 by Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coordinator -A.K. Smiley Library

In 2015, the A.K. Smiley Public Library was awarded a grant from California Library Literacy Services, which supports many adult literacy programs in the state of California.

The state supports literacy because of the tangible benefits realized at the local level when people improve their reading and writing. In Redlands, this translates to higher employment rates, better income levels, increased awareness of local issues, better health literacy and more support for education in the home.

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program is pleased to share the following fiscal year 2015-16 achievements that were recently reported to California Library Literacy Services.

Adult learners completed 3,640 hours of instruction with their tutors. Learners expressed that working with their tutors improved their reading and writing skills and gave them an increased level of confidence.

Seventy-six percent of the learners in the Redlands Adult Literacy program have achieved reading a book, writing a letter, learning to use a computer, searching the internet and/or helping children with schoolwork. Several learners found new or better employment and others spoke in public forums about the importance of adult literacy.

The personal impact that tutoring has brought to each learner is evident as they met their goals and their confidence soared.

The following stories highlight the importance of the adult literacy program to adult learners.  READ MORE @

California Book Festivals & Events :: November 2016

California Book Festivals & Events :: November 2016

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

Loomis Cowpoke Gathering: Nov 10-13

San Luis Obispo Poetry Festival: Nov 5-20

Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival: Nov 18-20

Jewish Book Month: Nov 24-Dec 24

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

California Book Festivals

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Poets & Writers Los Angeles Literary Events Calendar

Storytelling Association of California

African American Book Events

Book Fairs by State Library of Congress

Book Reporter – Book Festivals

Children’s Book Council Kid Lit Events

College Children’s & Young Adult Literature Conferences Festivals

Everfest Book Festival Calendar

ILA :: Literacy Calendar Worldwide

Storytelling Events

US Book Festivals

2016 Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award :: Heather Pizzuto, Carlsbad City Library

2016 Outstanding Librarian

in Support of Literacy Award

Heather Pizzuto, Carlsbad City Library

Literacy Interest Group, California Library Association

CLA: 8.21.2016

Heather Pizzuto has served as the Library & Cultural Arts Director for the City of Carlsbad since 2005.  She joined the Carlsbad City Library in 2000 as Principal Librarian overseeing public services. Before coming to Carlsbad, Heather managed the San Clemente Library for ten years, and began her career with the City of Ontario operating its bookmobile service and opening its first branch library.

Literacy and lifelong learning are a particular passion of Heather’s. She is proud of the services that have grown from sustained support, which demonstrate a commitment to serve the whole community in the learning journey. As a founding participant in the California Library Literacy Services program, Carlsbad’s adult literacy program has been in existence 32 years and is stronger than ever as it continues to positively impact the lives of individual learners and thereby strengthening the community. The Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, opened in 2008, offers lifelong learning services spanning early childhood literacy, family literacy, and technology literacy. Partnerships with a variety of agencies enable the Learning Center to offer lifelong learning programs for the 50+ population and ESL instruction, as well as migrant education programs and the Career Online High School program.

Heather is a member of the City’s Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing the city’s three library facilities, as well as cultural arts services that include the signature TGIF Concerts in the Parks program, Cannon Art Gallery and public art collection. The Library & Cultural Arts Department also offers a wide range of literary and performing arts programs.

CLA's Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award recognizes a librarian who has demonstrated passion, excellence and dedication in support of adult literacy. One award is given each year and the recipient is honored at the CLA annual conference.

The honoree receives $750 to support his or her continued engagement with the California Library Association. The funds may be used for CLA conference travel expenses and/or CLA membership renewal.

Sponsored by the Library of Congress Literacy Awards, BALit, SCLLN, and NCLC

Past Winners:

2015: Jayanti Addleman, County Librarian, Monterey County Free Libraries

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