Redlands Library :: Adult Literacy Celebrates the Publication of an Anthology of Learners’ Works :: Our Stories

Adult Literacy Celebrates the Publication of an Anthology of Learners’ Works

A.K. Smiley Public Library: 10.07.2018

The Redlands City Council proclaimed September 8th, 2018, as Adult Literacy Day in the city of Redlands. The Council cited the finding that adults in Redlands seek to improve their literacy skills with the Redlands Adult Literacy Program to advance their employment, further their education, and help their children in school. The City Council expressed their appreciation to tutor volunteers and community partners who work to support adult literacy. Special recognition was given to the adult learners whose works were recently published in the Redlands Adult Literacy Program’s first anthology: "Our Stories, A Collection of Writings."

Our Stories

In celebration of Adult Literacy Day, the Redlands Adult Literacy Program hosted the Inland Literacy Services annual conference. Learners and tutors from throughout the Inland Empire participated in a workshop led by Hank Altheide who shared techniques for teaching reading through music. The workshop provided new ideas and tools that tutors and learners enthusiastically embraced. Following the music session, a panel of three tutors and three learners from the Inland Empire answered questions about their experiences in adult literacy programs.

After the conference, the Redlands Adult Literacy Program celebrated the publication of "Our Stories, A Collection of Writings," which was funded through a grant from Edison International and from donations to the Friends of A.K. Smiley Public Library. The adult learners wrote about their experiences, memories, hopes, dreams, and challenges. Over 100 learners, tutors, and family members gathered to celebrate the publication of the anthology and to listen to authors read their works from the book.  READ MORE >>

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January 22, 2019 at 6pm

Easy Voter Guide :: November 6 :: Election Day

November 6, 2018 ELECTION DAY

Easy Voter Guide

Easy Voter Guide

October 22, 2018

Last day to register to vote in this election.

October 30, 2018

Last day to request a “vote by mail” ballot.

November 6, 2018 ELECTION DAY

Your polling place is open from 7am- 8pm

If you missed the deadline, then go to your County Elections Office or other special location. You will be able to register and vote on the same day - all the way up through Election Day.

It’s 3 simple steps you can complete in one visit:

1. Register to Vote

2. VOTE

3. Seal your ballot in a special envelope and sign it.

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1 Affordable Housing Bonds

2 Mental Health Housing Program

3 Water Bonds

4 Children’s Hospital Bonds

5 Property Tax Rules

6 Transportation Taxes and Fees

7 Daylight Saving Time

8 Kidney Dialysis Clinics

9 was removed from the ballot due to a court decision.

10 Local Governments and Rent Control

11 Ambulance Employee Breaks

12 Farm Animal Cages

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November 6, 2018 — California General Election

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Los Angeles Public Library :: Writer To Writer 2017

Writer to Writer

READ:  Summer 2018

Writer to Writer is a statewide writing challenge for adult learners in public library literacy programs. Adult learners are invited to read a book of their choice and then write a personal letter to the author of that book, sharing with the author their thoughts and opinions as to how the book affected them.

This year, 86 learners participated in the Writer to Writer challenge. Out of those 86, two learners from the Los Angeles Public Library Adult Literacy Program were recognized for their courageous and inspiring letters: Level 2 Runner-Up Magdalena Ortega and Level 3 Winner Elaheh Kazempour. Here are their award winning submissions!

Magdalena’s letter to Mr. Keyes Dear Mr. Keyes, Your book Flowers for Algernon was brought to my attention by my daughter who is reading it in middle school. She told me the main character named Charlie wanted to be smart. And I can relate to the character because I feel this way also. So as I began to read the story I felt as if it was me you were writing about. I always feel dumb. I decided to read the book because I wanted to know if Charlie had a good outcome. I can relate to Charlie because I struggle with wanting to be smart and I avoid having conversations with people because I am afraid I won’t understand what they might be talking about.

Elaheh’s letter to Charlotte Bronte Dear Charlotte, When I was a teenager, I remember well that I was reading your book Jane Eyre on a cold winter night. I was standing at the window watching snowflakes falling slowly on the ground. Everyone was sleeping. I opened the door and went to the yard. I lay down on the ground with snow sitting on my body and face. It was midnight, and I was very scared. I was wet, cold, and hungry too. Jane, Helen, and all other orphans at Lowood must have felt the same. Through darkness and snow, I saw a figure. It looked like the ghost of a woman. I thought it was you Charlotte. Was it really you or was I imagining things? Were you trying to tell me something? I ran back to my room, and hid under the blanket.  READ MORE >>

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: Azusa :: Santa Clara :: Thousand Oaks :: Contra Costa Co

Literacy Library Jobs – California

As-Needed Literacy Technology Assistant

Santa Clara City Library

help adult learners and tutors learn how to use the literacy program's technology resources effectively and support those who need help strengthening their basic digital literacy skills

DEADLINE:  OCT 15

Literacy Program Assistant - PT

Azusa Library

under direct supervision, assists program coordinator in day-to-day activities related to recruitment, retention, and record keeping requirements of literacy tutors and students

DEADLINE: OCT 2

Literacy Senior Library Assistant – FT

Thousand Oaks Library

oversee the day-to-day operations and services of the Literacy program and Homework centers, including coordination of work flow, scheduling, training, and evaluation

DEADLINE: OCT 5

Adult Literacy Program Manager - FT

Contra Costa Co Library

responsible for; ensuring successful implementation of volunteer trainings, student and tutor recruitment campaigns; developing programs to maximize the success of students and tutors; establishing networking partnerships with other literacy program providers in the Bay Area

DEADLINE: OCT 15

California Book Festivals & Events :: October 2018

California Book Festivals & Events :: October 2018

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

Truro Library MA

Oct. 11+ Los Gatos—Irish Writers’s Festival

Oct. 11+ LitQuake SF

Oct. 13   Watershed Environmental Poetry Festival Berkeley

Oct. 12   Author Fair Pasadena Library 6p

Oct. 13   Great Valley Bookfest Manteca

Oct. 16+ Humboldt County Children's Author Festival 2019

Oct. 20+ SCIBA Trade Show San Gabriel

Oct. 25+ Ojai Storytelling Festival

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

Ventura Co Library :: Ventura COHS Success Story

Ventura COHS Success Story

With Library’s Support, 52-year-old Mom of Four Overcomes Obstacles to Finally Earn Her High School Diploma

Venco Library News: 9.13.2018 by Scribbles

Ventura County Library’s Career Online High School program helps adult student improve her family’s life.

Tammy Marquez always wanted to earn her high school diploma, but she was worried that reaching her fifties meant it was too late to achieve this educational milestone. Early motherhood caused her to drop out of high school in her teens, but Tammy knew that was no excuse to stop her education, especially since her family had grown by three more boys since then. Once her eldest son reached the age of 20, Tammy was motivated to consider non-traditional options so she could be a role model for her children.

Several years later when she learned that Ventura County Library offered Career Online High School to residents 19-years-old and older, Tammy knew this was the way to pick up where she left off. The accredited program enables students to earn their high school diploma — not a GED — while gaining real-world career skills along with a career certificate, all in 18 months or less. The only requirement for residents to enter the program is complete a 15-question online self-assessment, participate via an in-person interview and then pass a 2-week pre-requisite course with a grade of 70% of higher.  READ MORE >>

To be considered for the COHS program, applicants must:

  * Be an adult aged 19 or older

  * Be a resident of Ventura County Library service area

  * Have a library account in good standing

       (or be willing to get a Ventura County Library card)

  * Have successfully completed an online self-assessment and a two-week

       prerequisite course, followed by an in-person interview

Huntington Beach Library :: My Summer Adventure

My Summer Adventure

Literacy Volunteers-HBPL Blog: 8.31.2018 by Michelle Wang

My family moved to the United States five years ago when I was a freshman in high school. Last summer I went back to China for a two month vacation. I looked forward to seeing my family and friends. I especially looked forward to having “real Chinese food!”

Getting to China was so exciting. This is the first time I traveled by myself. Once I got through security I was on my own. I took care of my luggage on my own. When I got to Beijing I had to change planes all by myself. Finally I met my Aunt in my hometown. (I’m not telling you its name because you probably couldn’t say it.)  I felt so proud of myself for getting there on my own.

I found my city had changed a lot. There were better and fancier shopping malls, like South Coast Plaza. I had a lot of fun with my friends going to the shopping mall. Another thing that had changed was my middle school. They had totally rebuilt my school and now it looks really different. I couldn’t go visit because it was summertime and the school was closed.  READ MORE >>

Oct 2 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation

Huntington Beach Library

Oak View Branch 9:30a – 12N

Training: Oct 9 – 16 – 23