Redlands Library :: Here’s What Members of the A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program Achieved in 2018

Here’s What Members of the A.K. Smiley Public Library’s Adult Literacy Program Achieved in 2018

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This Year, 92 Percent of Adult Learners Met at Least One of Their Goals

Redlands Daily Facts: 12.20.2018 by Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coordinator-A K Smiley Library

This season offers many of us the opportunity to read treasured messages from friends and family. It can be easy to forget that for some adults reading and writing is a challenge.

It takes tremendous courage for an adult to enroll in an adult literacy program and admit that their reading and writing is insufficient in meeting the goals they have in getting a new or better job, helping their children with their education or furthering their own learning. As the year ends, we invite you to celebrate with us the many achievements of adult learners currently enrolled in the Redlands Adult Literacy Program.

Each year adult learners set reading and writing goals. In 2018, 92 percent of the adult learners met at least one of their reading or writing goals. Most importantly, adult learners reported that their improved reading comprehension gave them a sense of personal freedom and independence. Improved literacy skills helped with fundamental life skills. For example, Isabel Vidrio reported that the adult literacy program helped her to better understand the mail she received; Cinderella Tran was able to fill out forms; and Salma Marquez had a greater sense of personal safety.

Many learners have personal goals of improving their employment or continuing their own education. This year, 22 learners obtained new jobs or promotions and eight learners reported that improving their literacy had helped them perform current work-related tasks better. Three learners met long-term education goals this year including two community college graduates and one who passed her high school equivalency exam. One community college graduate has begun work on her bachelor’s degree at Cal State San Bernardino where she is studying to become a math teacher for special needs children.

Nearly half of the learners who joined the literacy program to learn how to read with their children are now able to do so.  READ MORE >>

Tutor Orientation

January 22 :: 6 pm – 8 pm

January 29 :: 6 pm – 8 pm

Please call

Redlands Adult Literacy Program office at 909.798.7565, ext. 4138

Downey Library :: Library Volunteers Thanked With Brunch

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Downey Library Volunteers

Thanked With Brunch

Downey Patriot: 12.10.2018 by Lorine Parks

“Volunteers make the library what it is,” said Claudia Daley, literacy coordinator who heads the Children’s Room as well as supervises the volunteer programs at the Downey City Library.

She’s usually right, but this time Claudia was wrong: she is what makes the library what it is, a warm and welcoming community center. Just ask anyone who is involved, for example, in the Adult Literacy Tutoring Program, teaching adults to read, often in a second language. Claudia trains the volunteers for six weeks in phonetics, before they meet their pupils.

Some of these volunteers have been tutoring for years, and that means a serious commitment of time on a regular basis every week.

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What will become of these and the many other functions that the volunteers help with, when the library closes next March for 18 months revamping? “We are planning ways to keep our meetings and classes and tutoring going,” Claudia says, “using other city facilities and helpful local organizations.” But the next holiday brunch like this one for volunteers will probably not occur until 2020.  READ MORE >>

Los Angeles Public Library :: Meet Michelle, One Of Our Adult Literacy Tutors

Meet Michelle, One Of Our Adult Literacy Tutors        

And Hear Her Story

Los Angeles Public Library

Every day, for 35 years, we have helped adults just like you meet their literacy goals. Some goals include learning to vote, reading a newspaper, helping children with homework, and getting a better job.

Los Angeles Public Library

Teaching adults to read and write would not be possible without volunteers just like you. No prior teaching experience is required. We provide free introductory online training and follow up support and training. Our goal is to help you succeed and provide an amazing volunteer experience for every volunteer.

We have several different volunteer positions available, with different responsibilities and time commitments. You can take a look at our opportunities and begin the application process below:

➧ Change a life - teach an adult to read!

➧ ¿Sabe español? Ayude a un hispanohablante a leerlo y escribirlo.

➧ Are you great in English? Become a walk-in tutor for adults!

➧ Do you enjoy public speaking? Become a conversation class teacher!

For more information, call (213) 228-7037 or find the Literacy Center closest to you.

When you volunteer with the Adult Literacy Program, you get as much as you give.

Covina Library :: Winter Wine Walk - Dec 8 :: Second Start Literacy

Winter Wine Walk

Covina Library

Second Start Literacy

Dec 8 :: 5 pm

Good wine, good people, good times - the Covina Downtown Merchants Association bi-annual Wine Walk is here!  All participants must be 21 years of age and up, please purchase your tickets at the Covina Public Library - all proceeds go towards the Second Start Literacy Program!

Make it a girl's night, date night, or just enjoy making new friends while exploring Downtown Covina!

Donation:  $20

Literacy @ Your Library

The Second Start Literacy Program is committed to lifelong learning and educational enrichment. Programs are designed to help improve reading, writing, and math skills through individual and small group tutoring by trained volunteers.

For more information call:  (626) 384-5280

California Book Festivals & Events :: December 2018

California Book Festivals & Events :: December 2018

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

Kimbel Library

Nov 12-Dec 12 Jewish Book Month

Dec. 02      Howard Zinn Book Fair San Francisco City College Mission Campus

Dec. 05      Diane Adams- Discover the Power of Children’s Literature ESRI Redlands 5:30p

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 :: December 2018

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

December 2018

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

Southern California & California

Toronto Library

December
Charlotte S. Huck Children's Literature Christmas Tree Game  A K Smiley Library

Dec. 01      Family Literacy Festival Santa Clarita Library 10a

Dec. 03      Hour of Code

Dec. 03+   Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training San Diego

Dec. 05      International Volunteer Day

Dec. 06+   CATESOL State Conference Anaheim
Dec. 07      Letter Writing Day
Dec. 10      Human Rights Day  #RightToEducation

Dec. 10+   Comprehensive Orton-Gillingham Training Anaheim
Dec. 15      March for Public Education UTLA Grand Park 10a

Dec. 18+   Artful Words Calligraphy in Illuminated Manuscripts Getty Center [thru Apr 7]

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

Santa Monica Library :: Tutoring for All Ages at the Library

Tutoring for All Ages at the Library

Santa Monica Library Newsletter: December 2018

Need help with homework, reading and writing, or online skills? The Library offers free tutoring for all ages.

Adult Literacy Tutors
Volunteer literacy tutors work one-on-one with adult learners in a library setting.

Call (310) 458-8603.

Walk-In Tutoring for Adults
Tuesdays, Dec 4 & 11, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Main Library
Tutors provide help with basic reading and writing skills, using the Internet, filling out online forms, using email, resume writing, and job searches.

L.E.A.R.N.: Learn, Excel, Achieve and Read Now
One-on-one access to volunteers available to help students with homework assignments and reading comprehension.

Mondays & Wednesdays, 3:30 – 6:00 pm
Grades 1-8 / Main Library
(No L.E.A.R.N on 12/24, 12/26, and 12/31.)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 – 7:00 pm
Grades 1-8 / Pico Branch
Bilingual volunteers available.

(No L.E.A.R.N. on 12/18, 12/20, 12/25 and 12/27.)

Brainfuse HelpNow Online Tutoring
Students grades 3-12 or in introductory college courses, connect to a free tutor online and get help with your homework immediately! Available seven days a week from 1:00 to 10:00 pm PST with your library card.

Cursive Kids Club
Tue, Dec 11, 3:30 pm / Montana Ave Branch
Grades 2-5

Practice the art of writing in cursive using different materials. [60 min.]