Los Angeles Public Library :: September Spotlight on Adult Literacy

September Spotlight on Adult Literacy

LAPL Blog: 9.21.2018 by Kelly Tyler, Senior Librarian, Lifelong Learning

September is National Literacy Month and we want to thank all of our volunteers for the amazing and selfless work they do in support of adult literacy. Every day, all across Los Angeles, they take time out of their busy lives to help other Angelenos learn to read.

While the adult literacy program has many different resources, from self-study tools like Cell-Ed and group conversation classes for English language learners, the foundation of our program is the special relationship between a tutor and learner in one-on-one tutoring. Meeting twice a week over months or years, our pairs develop a mutually rewarding bond that allows adult learners to succeed in their literacy pursuits.

The story of Carmen and Lorena is a perfect example of this bond. In their own words, they tell us about their experience:

My name is Lorena Lordanic, I am 25 years old, and a proud adult literacy tutor. I have had the pleasure of being an adult literacy tutor for an entire year. Last February 2017, I was looking for a way to give my time in order to help someone else.

I would like to introduce myself. My name is Carmen Chavez. I'm 67 years old. I'm unemployed now, and I decided to join the adult literacy program at Wilmington Branch Library because I want to get a better job.  READ MORE >>

Carlsbad Library :: Career Online High School Scholarships Are Available!

Career Online High School Scholarships Are Available!

Learning Connection: Sep/Oct 2018

Carlsbad City Library is excited to offer the Career Online High School (COHS) program from Gale Cengage! It is a fully accredited program that allows adults to complete their high school diploma, while also developing career skills in a field of their choice. It’s flexible and convenient, because students can work at their own pace and around their individual schedules.

How do I qualify?

You must be at least 19 years of age or older and have not completed high school.

Is there any cost? How can I get a scholarship?

We award tuition scholarships to applicants on a limited basis. You must first complete a self assessment and a prerequisite course online, then attend an in-person interview at the Library Learning Center to make sure you are a good fit for the program.

What happens after the interview?

Once you have been awarded a scholarship, you will enroll in the high school diploma and career certificate program. Upon completion, you will be invited to participate in the COHS graduation ceremony!

What are the subjects?

English, Mathematics, Social

Studies and Science. Career certificates can be earned in one of ten fields.

How long does it take?

The time limit to complete COHS is 18 months, but you may be able to complete the program in less time, if you transfer credits from existing high school transcripts.

Do I get a high school diploma?

Do I get a career certificate?

Yes! Upon completion of COHS, you will be awarded an accredited high school diploma AND a career certificate.

What if I don’t have a computer?

Carlsbad Library offers free computer use at all three sites with your Carlsbad City Library card.

COHS is not limited to learners in our literacy program, so if you know anyone in the community who would like to earn their diploma, please send them our way!

Get started by completing a brief online self-assessment at gale.com/cadiploma.

If you’d like more information, please ask a Literacy staff member.  READ MORE >>

Redlands Library :: Adult Literacy Day in the City of Redlands

Adult Literacy Day in the City of Redlands

A.K. Smiley Public Library: 9.04.2018

Tutor Orientation :: September 11 :: 6:00 pm

By order of the City Council, September 8, 2018, has been declared Adult Literacy Day in the City of Redlands.

Accepting the proclamation at the September 4, 2018, City Council Meeting from Mayor Paul Foster are Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coordinator, and Don McCue, Director, A.K. Smiley Public Library with learner Crystal Moreno and her father, Sergio Moreno. Crystal is a learner who graduated from San Bernardino Valley College this past spring. She is attending Cal State San Bernardino (CSUSB) and plans to become a math teacher for special needs children.  WATCH

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: Nevada Co :: Monterey Park :: Camarillo

Homework Club Assistant (Library Page) - PT

South San Francisco Library

assist 3rd to 5th graders in the completion of homework

DEALINE: OPEN

Literacy - Library Assistant II – PT

Nevada Co Library

planning and presenting volunteer training workshops and programs; matching volunteers to appropriate literacy activities and matching students with volunteer tutors

DEADLINE: SEP 14

Adult Literacy Coordinator – FT

Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library

plan, organize, administer and assist in developing a large, comprehensive Literacy Program

DEADLINE: SEP 21

Literacy Coordinator Library Associate 2 – PT

Camarillo Library { Library Systems & Services, Inc }

Provides customer service by welcoming and registering tutors and learners in the literacy center

DEADLINE:  OPEN

Educational & Literacy Recreation Leader - PT

Redwood City Library

support and assist our Literacy Student Tutor Coordinators and Literacy Staff

offering educational activities, tutoring and performing clerical tasks

DEADLINE: OPEN

Quest Program Aide (2) - Spanish Speaking Preferred – PT

San Mateo Co Library

improve students' literacy skills to help them become part of a literate, confident, and creative community of life-long learners. We offer literacy enrichment, homework help, and mentoring in a safe after school environment

DEADLINE:  OPEN

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Huntington Beach Library :: 2018 Annual Meeting & Awards Event

2018 Annual Meeting & Awards Event

Literacy Volunteers-HBPL News: Summer 2018

Literacy Volunteers-HBPL's 2018 Annual Meeting & Awards Event was a wonderful time with 2017-2018 President Susie Hodge, Central's Program Director Diane Moseley, and Stephanie Beverage, Library Director for Huntington Beach Public Library at the helm.

Our wonderful learners were recognized for being "Writer to Writer" challenge entrants, for earning their U.S. citizenship, for becoming graduates of the COHS (Career Online High School) and achieving outstanding learner recognition!

5-10-15 year service pins were awarded to program volunteers; thank you to all volunteers! New board members were elected, and outgoing members were recognized for their service on the board.

Warmest thanks to all who participated

July 2018

Literacy Volunteers' Authors Panel On July 12, 2018, six local authors who sometimes call themselves "The Long Beach Fiction Writers," converged at the Huntington Beach Central Library to give live readings from their books. The Literacy-sponsored event was organized by board member, activities chairperson, local author and member of the group, Barbara K. Robinson. Nancy Mary, Barbara Eknoian, Mushroom Montoya, Carol Anne Perini, and John Stacey rounded out the sextet.

The purpose of the event was to encourage would-be writers to look the fear of writing straight in the eye and WRITE! The panelists agreed that the blank page is a scary thing, but we all have a story waiting to be told. Each brought some of their books to sell, donating 30% of the day's proceeds to Literacy Volunteers.  READ MORE >>

California Book Festivals & Events :: September 2018

California Book Festivals & Events :: September 2018

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

Sep 02 San Francisco Zine Fest

Sep 08-09 Comic Con Long Beach

Sep 15 Long Beach Zine Fest, Expo Art Center

Sep 15 Teen Book Festival, Pasadena Library 12N

Sep 15 Latino Book & Family Festival, Mira Costa College Oceansid

Sep 15 Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair, Oakland

Sep 15 Family Day at the Park, Stockton

Sep 21-22 Fall into Fiction UCAAB, Long Beach

Sep 21-23 Southern California Writers’ Conf – LA, Irvine

Sep 28-30 Pebble Beach Authors & Ideas Festival

Sep 29-30 ScholarShare Children’s Book Festival, Sacramento

Sep 30 Orange County Children's Book Festival, Orange Coast College

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

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events :: September 2018

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

September 2018

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Southern California & California

International Literacy Day

Library Card Sign-Up Month

Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

World Kid Lit Month

Sep. 01      Food Literacy Awareness Month

Sep. 06      #ReadABookDay

Sep. 08      Comic Con Long Beach

Sep. 08      International Literacy Day

Sep. 10      Reading Comprehension Strategies Cyberspace

Sep. 13      Roald Dahl Day

Sep. 15      International Dot Day

Sep. 15      Latino Book and Family Festival North San Diego Mira Costa College11a

Sep. 15      Long Beach Zine Fest Expo Art Center 11a

Sep. 15      Sacramento Play Summit Tsakopoulos Library Galleria 9a

Sep. 15      International Dot Day

Sep. 16      Curiosity Day with Curious George

Sep. 18      Read an eBook Day

Sep. 21      Fall into Fiction UCAAB  Long Beach

Sep. 22      Hobbit Day

Sep. 23      Banned Book Week

Sep. 24      National Punctuation Day

Sep. 24      Adult Education & Family Literacy Week

Sep. 24      Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training San Francisco

Sep. 24      National Punctuation Day

Sep. 25      National Voter Registration Day

Sep. 26      Banned Websites Awareness Day

Sep. 26      School Backpack Awareness Day

Sep. 29      ScholarShare Children’s Book Festival Fairytale Town Sacramento

Sep. 30      Orange County Children's Book Festival Orange Coast College

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poets & Writers Los Angeles Literary Events Calendar

California Book Festivals

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Storytelling Association of California