Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Azusa Library :: Discover The Foothills with Stephanie Martenzi

Azusa Library | Adult Literacy & Citizenship Classes
Discover The Foothills: 8.03.2019 with Stephanie Martenzi

Learn more about the Free Adult Literacy Program and Citizenship Classes at the Azusa Library.  Be a participant and attend the classes or be a volunteer!  WATCH 06:30




BASIC LITERACY
Over 10 million adults in California function at or below basic literacy levels. They may not have the skills required to be gainfully employed or economically self-sufficient. They are unlikely to have the skills, and the confidence, to engage in their children’s education or participate in community activities. Yet once they start to learn, there is no stopping them . . . and you can help them get started!

INSPIRED CITIZENSHIP
According to the U.S. Census, nearly 1-third of Azusa residents were born outside the United States. The goal of our Inspired Citizenship program is to empower our community and encourage stronger civic participation for all City of Azusa residents.

The library offers:
weekly classes
study materials
1-on-1 coaching
special information workshops to help you and your family achieve your dreams of becoming U.S. citizens

GRASSROOTS ESL
According to the U.S. Census, nearly 1-quarter of Azusa’s 46,361 residents report they speak English “less than very well.” In response, the Azusa community has joined together to provide Grassroots ESL (English as a 2nd Language) to help limited English speakers gain confidence and skill in speaking English.

HEALTH LITERACY
Health Literacy Learning is a collaboration with the Azusa Neighborhood Wellness Center and the Azusa Pacific University Department of TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages).

Health Literacy Learning classes focus on English vocabulary, grammar, conversations, and reading and writing exercises related to topics such as nutrition, exercise and preventing disease.

Two levels of classes are offered. Each is scheduled twice a week, for 8-week sessions.

Volunteer :: Share the rewards of reading!
Contact us at (626) 812-5266

Monday, August 5, 2019

August Is for Advocacy :: Invite Elected Leaders Into Your Library via American Libraries


August Is for Advocacy
Summer is a critical time to invite elected leaders into your library
American Libraries: 7.24.2019 by Emily Wagner

Here’s the truth about the dog days of summer: August is prime time for advocacy. With members of Congress on recess, it is the perfect time to invite legislators to visit your library and let them see for themselves all the ways libraries bring value to their communities.


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Inviting your elected leaders—at the state, local, or national level—is not difficult. Here are a few steps to get started:

 Call your congressional member’s district office. Ask who handles meeting requests for their district and how they prefer to receive them.

Write your request and tailor it to your elected leader, paying special attention to library services that intersect with their interests. For example, if your US representative is on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, invite them to visit programs that serve the needs of veterans in your community.

If your member of Congress is not available, invite a staffer to visit your library. Often they will enjoy the tour so much they will want their boss to see it.

Once the meeting is set up, put together supporting materials for the visit. The American Library Association’s Public Policy and Advocacy Office can coordinate with you to make sure you have the resources you need.

When you conduct the tour, remember that your elected officials want to hear from youyour feedback is critical to their work. There is no need to feel intimidated.

The visit is a wonderful photo opportunity for them. Be sure to ask ahead of time if they would like to take a picture or video inside the facility. Remember to ask permission to use images on your social media platforms (most officials will appreciate the visibility).

There are several steps you can take afterward that will multiply the impact of your decision maker’s visit, including:

Follow up with the staffer to say thank you and ensure all their questions are answered.

Promote your librarys value by highlighting the leader’s visit on social media.

 Write a letter to the editor expressing gratitude for the official’s visit and urging support for your library.

ALA is eager to learn about your congressional visits. Share your library tour using the hashtag #ALAadvocacy so that ALA can amplify your work and inspire others to host elected leaders.  READ MORE >>

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Saturday, August 3, 2019

San Diego Public Library :: READ San Diego :: An App for Library Literacy Programs

An App for Library Literacy Programs

Learning Upgrade App

See how the Learning Upgrade App is changing lives at READ San Diego Public Library. Learners use app while working with a tutor or while they are waiting to be placed. Tutors and admins can then use reports to help with instruction.

Learn English and math the fun way with the Learning Upgrade app! Over 900 lessons help you learn your way from anywhere.

Math and English Features
900+ lessons cover what you need to learn
Songs, video, and games in each lesson
Proven effective with over 1 million students
Self-paced courses adapt to each student’s needs
Effective with special needs, English learners, adults

Start with a free pilot, then expand to a classroom, school, or district.
with In-app Products from $4.99 - $79.99 per item

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events :: August 2019

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events
August 2019

SCLLN
Literacy & Library Events & Conferences
- Local, California and National –
Southern California Library Literacy Network
for more information
Southern California & California


Aug. 02      National Coloring Book Day
Aug. 02      Steinbeck Festival Salinas
Aug. 05      Orton-Gillingham Classroom Educator Course Pasadena
Aug. 09      Book Lovers Day
Aug. 09      SCBWI Summer ConferenceLos Angeles
Aug. 10      Annual Picture Book 10 for 10
Aug. 12      Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry OnLine (Sep 20)
Aug. 12      Special Ed Law and Dyslexia Online (Sep 6)
Aug. 12      What is Dyslexia: In-Depth Look OnLine (Sep 15)
Aug. 13      Library Under the Sea San Bernardino Co Library (various branches - Aug 29)
Aug. 23      San Diego Festival of Books Point Loma
Aug. 24      OC Zine Fest Anaheim Library
Aug. 26      WorldCat Birthday
Aug. 31      Comic Con Long Beach


Sunday, July 28, 2019

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: August 2019


SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: August 2019

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Southern California Library Literacy Network
Calendar

Aug. 01      Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy Torrance Library 7p
Aug. 19      Volunteer / Adult Literacy Orientation Corona Library 7p
Aug. 19      Adult Literacy Tutor Training READ San Diego Central Library 10a
Aug. 22      Read OC Speaker Series Family Caregiver Resources Garden Grove 5:30p
Aug. 24      Adult Literacy Tutor Training READ/OC Westminster Library 9:30a
Aug. 24      Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Diego Co Library El Cajon 10a

Altadena Library Complete a self-paced, online training module
Chula Vista Library Mondays @ 6p Wednesdays @10a
LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction

Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame

Saturday, July 27, 2019

Literacy Library Jobs :: Carlsbad :: Long Beach ::Contra Costa Co :: San Diego :: Salinas :: Huntington Beach

Literacy Library Jobs – California

transporting students & teacher to Library Learning Center, greeting & registering patrons, phone and reception duties, etc

assist students with homework assignments and improving educational skills; assist patrons with job search skills and resume preparation; etc

assist with volunteer recruitment, training and support activities, providing program information, and promoting library literacy programs through various media

coordinate matching of learners with volunteer tutors; monitor tutor/learner progress; supervise & evaluate volunteers; maintain homework center's physical space, etc

support student and family literacy programs

staffs literacy office & assists literacy volunteers and adult literacy students