Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Redlands Library :: Celebrate Adult Learners’ Successes!


Celebrate Adult Learners’ Successes!
Redlands Reads: May 2019

Throughout the year learners use their new reading and writing skills to reach new goals. The following highlights recent achievements:

Thirty-nine learners submitted works for publication in the adult literacy anthology, Our Stories, A Collection of Writing, Volume 2. This anthology, which will be published in the spring, includes personal memories, reflections on readings, poems, and inspired writings.

A Year by the Sea
Nine learners participated in the Southern California Library Literacy Network’s 18th Annual Writer to Writer Challenge. This writing challenge invites adult learners throughout southern California to write a letter to an author whose book inspired them. Tanya Jauregui, was awarded runner-up in the intermediate writer category. She wrote a letter to Joan Anderson, author of A Year by the Sea. Tanya wrote, “After reading your book, it made me realize that women have their own keys to their happiness.”

One learner completed the Adult Literacy Leadership Institute Bootcamp and several learners have made public presentations to community groups. Another learner assists the adult literacy computer instructor. Learners began reading words, sentences, and books on their own. More than a dozen learners reported that they had advanced in their employment. Some learners are pursuing certifications, citizenship, or have graduated from the Adult Literacy program having met their literacy goals.

All learners are to be congratulated for their commitment to improve their literacy.  READ MORE >>

Sunday, June 23, 2019

Santa Paula Blanchard Library :: BEST Adult Learning Center Awarded Family Literacy Grants


BEST Adult Learning Center Awarded Family Literacy Grants

A $45,000 grant from the California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) and a $10,000 grant from the American Library Association (ALA) will help support a unique family literacy program at Blanchard Community Library (BCL) that aims to help immigrant families better advocate for their children through improved English and by building the social skills and confidence necessary to participate in an English-speaking world.

The Mommy & Me Literacy program was launched in 2017 at BCL with the purpose of improving reading and writing skills for adults with preschool age children. Children of parents with low literacy skills have a 72% chance of being at the lowest reading levels themselves, according to the national adult literacy organization, ProLiteracy.

To address this statistic, Mommy & Me Literacy strives to lift the English proficiency of parents through traditional language classes while also carving out time for parents to practice early-learning activities with their own children.  Mommy & child spend time together reinforcing the family bond, playing, singing, and building strong reading habits—and exploring the library together.  In addition, once a week, an interactive curriculum, Abriendo Puertas/ Opening Doors helps parents develop their role as their child’s first teacher and strongest advocate.

Friday, June 21, 2019

Literacy Library Jobs :: Solano Co :: Santa Fe Springs :: Salinas :: Huntington Beach


Literacy Library Jobs – California

plans, organizes and implements student/tutor training and related activities for an assigned Literacy Program such as Adult, Family, Reach-Out-and-Read, or other literacy programs


developing, coordinating, and implementing literacy services for adults and children including recruitment and training of tutors, developing and implementing methods to encourage learner participation, and providing outreach to the community

support student and family literacy programs

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


Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Monrovia Library :: Learner Stories


LEARNER STORIES Angela
Literacy Ledger:  Spring 2019

I am an immigrant from Colombia in this country. I began to receive help to improve my English a few years ago with an excellent program of tutoring in the library of Monrovia.

My tutor at that time was a great person, Bryan Smith, who helped me a lot. Now I am accompanied by an excellent tutor, Margaret Page, who every week gives me a lot of help with reading newspapers and books, writing paragraphs, and conversation about different and interesting topics.

Every day I feel that I advance to achieve my goals and that of my tutor.

Many thanks to this program for not only supporting Hispanics but to all the cultures that we find here.

I hope to continue for a long time with this excellent program.

Writing Club
The first and third Monday of the month.
Improve grammar and writing skills, and have fun learning to write better! Write in a group setting and practice writing poems, stories, letters, and more. Share your creativity and voice with others.

Book Club
The group meets every second and fourth Monday of the month.
Improve comprehension, vocabulary, and speaking skills. Gain an understanding of classic and contemporary writings in a small group setting. Become an active reader and learn how to talk better about books.

Culture and Conversation
The group meets every Wednesday
Practice speaking English by discussing and reading the 'News for You' weekly newspaper in a friendly and relaxed setting. Build confidence in your work, school, family and social life.

Speak Easy
The group meets every Thursday
Join us for round-table talking and practice speaking English in a friendly and relaxed setting. New topics weekly, including: popular culture, work and jobs, health, and more. Build confidence in your work, school, family, and social life.

Friday, June 14, 2019

Literacy Library Jobs :: Santa Fe Springs :: Salinas :: Huntington Beach


Literacy Library Jobs – California

developing, coordinating, and implementing literacy services for adults and children including recruitment and training of tutors, developing and implementing methods to encourage learner participation, and providing outreach to the community

support student and family literacy programs

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


Thursday, June 13, 2019

Camarena Library :: Would You Like To Improve Your English Skills?


Would you like to improve your English skills?

Camarena Memorial Library is here to help. The library provides a variety of different services to help you meet your goals. Including:

ESL Classes
are for beginning English learners. These classes cover skills such as conversational English, grammar, reading, listening comprehension, writing, and vocabulary. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact us to register.

One-on-one Tutoring
The Adult Literacy Program provides one-on-one tutoring for adults looking to improve their English reading and writing skills. This service is learner-centered, and focuses on the individual’s needs and goals. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact us to register.

Mango Languages
is a free online language learning program available to anyone with a Camarena Memorial library card. You can use Mango on a computer or on a handheld device by downloading the app.