Placentia Library :: Spotlight On Literacy

SPOTLIGHT ON LITERACY: Meet Our Learners & Tutors

Explore – Placentia Library: Spring 2019

Sumi is a prolific reader from South Korea. Her love of literature lead her to sign up for the adult literacy program. Her goal is to improve her English to be able to read classic literature. We are working towards achieving this goal by reading simplified versions of classic novels, learning new words, and completing engaging lessons on reading and writing.

In Sumi’s words, “Thank you for the Placentia Library’s adult literacy program that gave me the pleasure of learning English with such a great teacher. The literacy program has had a big impact on my life.” Sumi is tutored by Raul, a recent graduate from CSUF. Raul combines his education and skills to help Sumi build her reading and writing skills. They meet every week for an hour and a half.

In Raul’s own words, “The Placentia Literacy Program has helped me develop into a better teacher so that I can be successful in my career as an ESL instructor and has given me a way to be more connected and involved in my community.”  READ MORE >>

Next Orientation

September 7

10:00 - 11:15 am

714 . 528 . 1906 ext. 214

Long Beach Library :: Introducing LB Reads Literacy Program

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Introducing LB Reads

Long Beach Library: June 2019

Long Beach Public Library is excited to launch LB Reads on Saturday, June 15th at the annual Summer Reading Program kickoff at Bach Neighborhood Library.

LB Reads is a free, one-on-one literacy tutoring program designed to help English speaking adults improve their reading and writing skills so they can reach their potential as workers, parents, community members, and life-long learners.

The National Center for Education Statistics reported that 33.5 percent of the population 16 years and over in Los Angeles County lacked basic prose literacy skills. =This was up from 20.4 percent in 1992. The annual America's Most Literate Cities study of Central Connecticut State University has ranked 88 U.S. cities for literacy since 2003. Their 2014 ranking placed Long Beach overall in 67th place. LB Reads seeks to improve these numbers by pairing tutors and learners in a trusted learning environment.

Literacy has always been a core goal of the library, and LB Reads is our way of reaching the underserved population of adults who cannot read or write proficiently.

Patrons interested in joining the program, either as a tutor or a learner, can contact the Long Beach Public Library at lbreads@lbpl.org or by calling (562) 570-6579.

LB Reads is made possible by the California State Library through the California Library Literacy Services grant.

Literacy Library Jobs :: San Jose :: Salinas :: Sacramento :: Huntintington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Literacy Program Specialist - FT

San Jose Library

with strong communication skills to implement the City’s Education and Digital Literacy Strategy

DEADLINE:  JUN 10

Literacy Clerk – Temporary

Salinas Library

support student and family literacy programs

DEALINE: OPEN

Library Associate, Literacy Services - FT

Sacramento Library

responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing Adult Literacy programs for the Library

DEADLINE: OPEN

Library Literacy Aide – PT

Huntington Beach Library

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students

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Read, Connect, Discover: Library Bingo via California Center for the Book

Read, Connect, Discover: Library Bingo

California Center for the Book

Read, Connect Discover: Library Bingo challenges California community members to read in a variety of formats and genres, connect with other community members, and discover new experiences and community places. Cards (and digital templates) are available in both ENGLISH and SPANISH and are FREE for California libraries and literacy programs, while supplies last. Bingo-style game cards present options in each of the three categories:

ORANGE = READ Example: Read a biography or memoir.

BLUE = CONNECT Example:  Swap recipes with a friend or co-worker. 

GREEN = DISCOVER Example: Visit a local, state, or national park. 

The cards were designed for use with your adult community members in mind. Community members complete five consecutive squares in any direction and return the card to the library. A brief survey is included on the back of the card.

Check out the Read, Connect, Discover 2019 Tips (PDF)

➤ Use the cards anytime October 2018 – Summer 2019

➤ Share Your #ReadConnectDiscover #LibraryBingo Programs & Promotions

➤ Share your photos, promotional materials, and community feedback with us by email or on social media. Examples below.

➤ Tag on Facebook and Instagram: @CaliforniaCenterfortheBook
➤ Hashtags: #ReadConnectDiscover #LibraryBingo

California :: Literacy Library Jobs:: Salinas :: Sacramento :: Huntington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Literacy Clerk – Temporary

Salinas Library

support student and family literacy programs

DEALINE: OPEN

Library Associate, Literacy Services - FT

Sacramento Library

responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing Adult Literacy programs for the Library

DEADLINE: OPEN

Library Literacy Aide – PT

Huntington Beach Library

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students

DEADLINE:  OPEN

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Redlands Library :: ‘Seedfolks’ Named 2019 Community Read by Adult Literacy Program

‘Seedfolks’ named 2019 Community Read by Redlands Adult Literacy Program

Redlands Daily Facts: 5.03.2019 by Diane Shimota , Adult Literacy Coor-A.K. Smiley Library

Springtime in Redlands is a time of abundant color and planting of spring gardens. Adult learners who have improved their reading and writing skills in the Redlands Adult Literacy Program also grow, forming new relationships in their families and community.

Recognizing this connection, the Redlands Adult Literacy Program selected “Seedfolks” by Paul Fleischman as the 2019 Community Read. Adult learners, their tutors and community members are encouraged to read “Seedfolks,” which highlights the impact on individuals and a neighborhood when the diverse backgrounds and strengths of local residents meet in a community garden.

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Join the literacy community and read “Seedfolks” by Paul Fleischman. The book is available for checkout at the A.K. Smiley Public Library. Save the date of Sept. 7, 2019, when everyone will be invited to celebrate the impact of “Seedfolks” on our community.  READ MORE >>

Next Tutor Orientation

September 30 - 6:00 pm

Literacy Library Jobs :: Sacramento :: Huntington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs – California

Library Associate, Literacy Services - FT

Sacramento Library

responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing Adult Literacy programs for the Library

DEADLINE: OPEN

Library Literacy Aide – PT

Huntington Beach Library

staffs the literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students

DEADLINE:  OPEN

BayNet Library and Information Network

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