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

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

November 2018

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Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Southern California & California

National Family Literacy Month

National Novel Writing Month

National Picture Book Month

Nov. 01     Author's Day

Nov. 01     National Family Literacy Day

Nov. 02     Read. Write. Act. Virtual Conference      

Nov. 04     International Games Week

Nov. 05     Global Read Aloud Your choice!

Nov. 05     What is Dyslexia? An In Depth Look OnLine

Nov. 05     Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training San Francisco

Nov. 07     LibraryCon Cyber Space 11a

Nov. 09     California Library Association Conference Santa Clara

Nov. 10     California Libraries Graduating Adults: CLA 8a

Nov. 10     Books Through Bars CLA 1p

Nov. 10     Beyond Barriers: Adult Literacy @ the Library CLA 2p

Nov. 10     Essential for Some, Beneficial for All: Methods to Strengthen Literacy CLA 4p

Nov. 10     Come Write In with National Novel Writing Month at Your Library CLA 5p

Nov. 11     Removing Barriers: Launching Prison Programs CLA 8a

Nov. 11     Collaboration Conversations: Reaching Rural, ESL Populations CLA 11:15a

Nov. 11     Empowering Library Patrons Beyond Walls: CLA 1:25p

Nov. 12     American Education Week

Nov. 12     Global Education Conference Cyber Space

Nov. 17     Tellabration (Saturday before Thanksgiving) Have the Talk of a Lifetime

Nov. 22     The Great Listen 2018

Nov. 28     LRA National Reading Conference Indian Wells CA

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

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: November 2018

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: November 2018

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

Literacy Trivia Challenge Ventura Co Library

Nov. 01     Adult Literacy Tutor Training Burbank Library 6p

Nov. 01     Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy Torrance Library 7p

Nov. 03     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Chino Hills 9:30a

Nov. 03     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Diego Co Library El Cajon 10a

Nov. 04     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Loma Linda 4p

Nov. 06     Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 12N

Nov. 07     Literacy Trivia Challenge Ventura Co Library 6p

Nov. 08     Youth Literacy Tutor Orientation Words Alive San Diego 12N

Nov. 10     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Chino 10a

Nov. 10     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Adelanto 12N

Nov. 13     Adult Literacy Tutor Training READ San Diego Central Library 10a

Nov. 14     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Highland 5p

Nov. 15     Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p
Nov. 17     Adult Literacy Tutor Training Corona Library 9a

Nov. 17     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library 29 Palms 10a

Nov. 17     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Rialto 10a

Nov. 18     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Loma Linda 4p

Nov. 17     Volunteer Orientation Adult Literacy Tutors Corona Library 7p
Nov. 19     Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation San Bernardino Co Library Big Bear 5:30p

Nov. 20     Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Big Bear 4p
Nov. 27     Adult Literacy Tutor Training Santa Barbara Library 11a

Beverly Hills Library Adult Literacy last Friday month 10:30 - 12 N

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Vote for Your Favorite Adult Literacy Program :: ProLiteracy

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ProLiteracy Launches Global Literacy Hero Contest to Raise Awareness of Adult Literacy

ProLiteracy: 10.24.2018

In an effort to help the 36 million low-literate adults in the U.S., ProLiteracy, the leader in adult literacy content development, programs, and advocacy for more than 60 years, is pleased to announce the launch of the ProLiteracy Hero Contest. ProLiteracy launched the contest to raise awareness of the adult literacy crisis, and to recognize the adult education and literacy heroes worldwide!

A panel of ProLiteracy judges chose the top 10 national finalists from hundreds of stories and submissions that were sent in from around the world. The video and story submissions are posted to the ProLiteracy website and have been opened up to a public vote at www.proliteracy.org. Each week, the finalists will be narrowed down until the first-, second-, and third-place winners are selected on November 16.

“The local literacy organizations are the heroes who make adult learners’ dreams come true,” said Kevin Morgan, President and CEO of ProLiteracy. “Choosing the top ten finalists out of so many worthwhile organizations was very difficult. They all deserve to be recognized.”

2 of The top ten adult literacy organization finalists are from California:

LearningQuest – Stanislaus Literacy Centers in Modesto, California

Vision Literacy in Santa Clara County, CA

Santa Monica Library :: Walk In Tutoring :: Tuesdays 1 pm-3 pm

Walk-In Tutoring

Santa Monica Library: November Calendar

Basic Reading – Writing – Online Skills

Tuesdays: Nov 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 1 pm to 3 pm

Main Library: Community Meeting Room or Computer Classroom

Tutors provide help with basic reading and writing skills, using the Internet, filling out online forms, using email, resume writing, and job searches.

For more information, call (310) 458-8603

Corona Library :: Steve Armstrong Literacy Award 2018

We Flippin' Love Our Volunteers!

Corona Inner Circle News: 10.17.2018

On Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 the City of Corona Library and Recreation Services Department held their first annual department-wide Volunteer Recognition, “We Flippin’ Love You.” Aptly named for the pancake-themed brunch, 120 attendees shared thank-yous for the 16,101 hours of volunteer time they have contributed to the organization in the past calendar year.

With the help of these volunteers, the Library and Recreation Services Department has been able to provide vital services to the community in the form of funding, program assistance, program creation, and program implementation. Volunteers are an essential component to the success of programs taking place at the Senior Center, the Library, and the Circle City Center.  Considering that last fiscal year 373,000 patrons visited the library and 183,985 patrons attended a Library and Recreation program, volunteers directly impact Corona community members.

One such volunteer, Galen Howard, received the annual Steve Armstrong Literacy Award.  The Steve Armstrong Literacy Award originated in 2009 in honor of Steve Armstrong, former Corona Public Library Support Services Division Manager from 2002-2008. Each year the Adult Reading Assistance program selects a recipient of the award who demonstrates a high level of commitment to literacy.

Next Volunteer Orientation

November 19, 2018

Please visit the Corona Public Library

or call 951-736-2381

for more information!

Newport Beach Library :: Career Online High School

Career Online High School

Literally Speaking:  Sep/Oct 2018

In 2017, Newport Beach Public Library and Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy joined together to help adults in the area achieve their goal to obtain a High School Diploma.

The State of California made the achievement of this goal a priority and is helping libraries to offer a specialized program called Career Online High School “COHS”. Through a matching award program, students who complete a pre-requisite class are able to apply for a scholarship to complete their High School Diploma and receive certification in one of several career choices.

As COHS is a web-based program, it is a wonderful opportunity to give an adult the chance to get their High School Diploma in the convenience of their own home. Our first graduating class will be honored at International Literacy Day on September 13th at 10AM. Four students have completed the full curriculum which includes; Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science as well as their career training courses.

Congratulations to our graduates:

Angel Oyune

Melinda Luege

Sheryll Pereira

Lilia Stephens

Please join us on International Literacy Day to congratulate these exceptional women.  READ MORE >>

Career Online High School

Take a two-week prerequisite course.

Upon completion, you can enroll in the full program

Take classes online.

You will have the flexibility to access classwork 24/7

Be supported by certified instructors and an academic coach.

Earn an accredited high school diploma while preparing for a career in one of 8 high-demand, high-growth fields.

Graduate with the tools to advance in your profession or take the next step in your education.

To apply for a scholarship for Career Online High School, you must:

Live or work in Newport Beach

Be 19 years or older

Possess or register for a NBPL library card

Take the self-assessment

Commit 10 hours per week to study and complete coursework

Camarena Library :: The 5 W’s….and 1 H

The 5 W’s….and 1 H

The Literacy Place: October 2018 (Camarena Library)

The Five Ws (sometimes referred to as Five Ws and 1 How) are questions whose answers are considered basic in information gathering or problem solving.

• Who was involved?

• What happened?

• Where did it take place?

• When did it take place?

• Why did that happen?

Some authors add a sixth question, “how”, to the list:

• How did it happen?

These questions can help you become a better writer. By following these guidelines, you can become more descriptive and your writing will be more developed.