Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Carlsbad Library :: 17th Annual Writer to Writer Challenge

17th Annual Writer to Writer Challenge :: Carlsbad Library
Learning Connection: Mar/Apr 2017

William Kowalski
Congratulations to Carlsbad Library learner, Nyla H., for having her letter selected as a Runner-up for the Writer to Writer Beginning Writer category!

The Writer to Writer Challenge is an annual competition for adult learners in public library literacy programs. Learners write a letter to an author of a book or magazine telling them how their lives were influenced by what they read.

The competition is sponsored by the Southern California Library Literacy Network (SCLLN).


The winners and runners-up were recognized at an awards ceremony on February 25 during a brunch sponsored by SCLLN and the California State Library. Winners in each category had an opportunity to read their letters during the ceremony, and all winners and runners-up received a copy of a book that has been published with their letters.

All learners who submitted a letter received a certificate for their participation. There were 85 entries from 11 libraries throughout Southern California.  READ MORE @

Friday, April 28, 2017

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events :: May 2017

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events
May 2017

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



May 01+ Children's Book Week "A great nation is a reading nation."
May 04+ California Council for Adult Education Conference Long Beach
May 05+ Steinbeck Festival Salinas
May 06    Dyslexia Conference So CA Tri-Counties Branch IDA Brea
May 06+ National History Day California William Jessup University
May 09    Teacher Day
May 18   GED Grad Day (Hats off to GED Grads Everywhere!) @GEDTesting #GEDGradDay
May 20   CATESOL Inland Empire Workshop California Baptist University 9a


Tuesday, April 25, 2017

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: May 2017

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
May 2017

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


May 01 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Santa Barbara Library 1p
May 01 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Ventura Co Library 5p
May 03 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Huntington Beach Library 10a
May 03 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Fontana 5p
May 04 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy Torrance Library 7p
May 06 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Chino Hills 9:30a
May 09 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 12N
May 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Newport Beach Library 9a
May 11 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Crestline 12:30p
May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Barstow 11:30a
May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Chino 10a
May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Rialto 10a
May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Adelanto 12N
May 13 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Crestline 12:30p
May 15 Adult Literacy Volunteer Orientation Corona Library 7p
May 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Hesperia 3p
May 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p
May 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Downey Library 9a
May 20 Wine Walk for Literacy Covina Library 5p
May 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Diego Co Library Rancho San Diego 10a
May 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library 29 Palms 9a
May 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Yucca Valley 9a
May 21 Celebration of Learning Carlsbad Library 2:30p

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

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Letters Needed for SCA 3-DODD :: by April 26 :: CLA

Letters Needed for SCA 3-DODD :: by April 26
CLA News From the Capitol: 4.17.2017 by Mike Dillon and Christina DiCaro, CLA Lobbyists

Recently we reported that SCA 3 by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) had a successful hearing in the Senate Governance and Finance Committee at the State Capitol, with the measure passing on a 5-2 party-line vote.

The legislation seeks to lower the local vote threshold from the current two-thirds to 55% for library construction and renovation bond measures.  This bill is sponsored by CLA.

SCA 3 will be heard in the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee on Tuesday, May 2 at 1:30 p.m.  Letters of support from libraries, Friends and Trustees, cities, counties, special districts, and architectural and construction firms are needed.

In the previous policy committee, there was not a strong showing of letters from library supporters, and most recently, the bill has received strong opposition from taxpayer groups.

So, in order to send a message that SCA 3 is of significant importance to the library community, Senator Dodd and the committee will need a much better show of support in the form of letters.


In your letters, please explain
> how much the public library in your community is being used
> some of the more popular services
> specific examples of plans to build or renovate a library in your area

Please take a minute today to send a letter of support to the following individuals:


The Honorable Henry Stern, Chair
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 3070
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4927

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 5052
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4938

Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 5072
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4926

The Honorable Bob Hertzberg, Member (SCA 3 co-author)
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 4038
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4918

The Honorable Connie Leyva, Member
Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee
State Capitol, Room 4061
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4920

Please don’t forget to cc: a copy to Senator Bill Dodd (SCA 3 author)
California State Senate
State Capitol, Room 5064
Sacramento, CA.  95814
Fax:  (916) 651-4903

Monday, April 17, 2017

Newport Beach Library :: Gift of Literacy Luncheon :: April 21

Gift of Literacy Luncheon
April 21, 2017
Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy
Newport Beach Library

Guest Speaker: Bestselling Author Lisa See

SOLD OUT


Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy invites you to celebrate the "Gift of Literacy" at this very special annual event. This year, our annual fundraising luncheon will feature international bestselling author Lisa See.

Ms. See will be introducing her latest book, The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, a moving story about tradition, tea farming, and the enduring connection between mothers and daughters.


If you are unable to attend the luncheon, you can still support literacy by making a donation or becoming sponsor for the event.

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy :: Newport Beach Library
For more information contact: (949) 717-3874