Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Orange Co Library :: READ/OC :: Celebration of Lifelong Learning Adventures

Reflections of a Magical Celebration of Lifelong Learning Adventures!
READ Writes: September 2015

Once again, the amazing creative and enthusiastic Friends of READ/ OC brought the magic of literacy, reading, and lifelong learning to life at the Annual Family Picnic and Appreciation Celebration!

Check out the inspiring learning efforts and accomplishments of READ/OC tutors and learners, along with the fantastic family picnic celebration created by the amazing Friends of READ/OC held at Craig Regional Park on June 13. Over the summer learners and tutors were not distracted in the forest of “everyday,” but explored and set goals to continue lifelong learning adventures throughout the year. We want to share some of the amazing learning achievements and celebrations of this amazing summer, especially this day in June of whimsical learning fun with great food, games and prizes, fantastic decorations and magical times with family and READ/OC Friends!

The Annual Family Picnic and Appreciation Celebration on June 13 was indeed a magical celebration of reading, new beginnings, and accomplishments! The extremely creative and dedicated Friends of READ/Orange County (FROC) transformed a group picnic area into a “literacy garden” of lifelong learning for READ/OC learners, tutors, and their families. It was also an opportunity to show appreciation for our literacy partners at OC Public Libraries, OC Community Resources, and many other friends of literacy throughout the Orange County community who have continued to encourage and promote literacy.  READ MORE !

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events : : October 2015

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events
October 2015

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



Oct. 1  BOOK IT! Day  October 1st through March 31st
Oct. 4  Orange County Children's Book Festival, Orange Coast College
Oct. 5  Global Read Aloud CHOPSTICKS     #gra15
Oct. 9+ LitQuake, San Francisco
Oct. 10  Fall Gala: Children’s Literature Co Southern California, Skirball Cultural Center
Oct. 10  Great Valley Bookfest, Manteca
Oct. 13  Plain Language Day
Oct. 14  Read Me Differently: Dyslexia Awareness Month, Corona Library 4p
Oct. 16  Dictionary Day
Oct. 17  Write to Literacy Conference - CSU Northridge
Oct. 17  AMC Sensory Friendly Films – PAN 10a
Oct. 17  Walk4LiteracyCesar Chavez Park Sacramento 10a
Oct. 18+ Teen Read Week
Oct. 21   LitCrawl - LA NoHo, Los Angeles
Oct. 22   Read For The Record: NOT NORMAN - Kelly Bennett
Oct. 23+ California Reading Association, Riverside
Oct. 23+ CUE Fall Conference, Napa Valley
Oct. 24    Make A Difference Day
Oct. 26+ Internet Librarian, Monterey Conference Center

Monday, September 28, 2015

Banned Books Week :: SCLLN Member Libraries

Banned Books Week :: SCLLN Member Libraries

Celebrate and learn about Banned Books Week by attending LAPLs BANNED BOOKS WEEK kickoff event. We will discuss why some books are considered controversial and look at Teen Books that some people think should be censored.

Saturday, September 26, 2015     
2:00pm to 3:00pm     
Donald Bruce Kaufman - Brentwood Branch Library

Tuesday, September 29, 2015
4:00pm to 5:00pm
Eagle Rock Branch Library
Teens

OC Public Libraries celebrates the freedom to read and to seek and express ideas, even those some think are unorthodox or unpopular. Did you know that the following books have been challenged or censored in some parts of the country?

Altadena Library promotes awareness of challenges to library materials and celebrates freedom of speech during Banned Books Week, September 27 — October 3.


Get caught reading banned books and enter to win a prize and treat!
For grades 6-12.
Monday, September 28, 2015
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Library Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Pl, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
Teen Programs

Dates: September 29 - October 3
Celebrate National Banned Books Week by reading a book that has been banned or challenged by libraries or school districts. Books will be on display in the library and a list will be available online.




San Diego Central Library, 330 Park Boulevard, San Diego, 92101
Friday, October 2, 12:00 – 5:00 p.m. PDT
To help raise awareness regarding the censorship of books, the San Diego Public Library, in partnership with the San Diego Costume Guild, presents the 4th annual All-Day Read-Aloud Read-a-thon on Friday, October 2, 2015 from 12 to 5 p.m. in the Garden Courtyard at the San Diego Central Library at the Joan Λ Irwin Jacobs Common, located at 330 Park Blvd in downtown San Diego.
The public is invited to read alongside librarians, volunteer and teen readers, and special guests from the Costume Guild, who will appear as costumed characters from many favorite books including Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland.

“It’s important to realize that not every book will be right for every reader,” says library director Misty Jones. “The freedom to choose for ourselves what we want to read is a hard-won right that we must not take for granted. Reading, speaking, thinking and expressing ourselves freely are core American values.”

Sunday, September 27, 2015

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar: October 2015

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar: October 2015

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


Oct. 1 Literacy Tutor Orientation - South Bay Literacy Co, Torrance Library 7p
Oct. 3 Literacy Tutor Training - San Diego Co Library El Cajon 10a
Oct. 3 Literacy Tutor Training = SB County Library Rialto 10:30a
Oct. 3 Literacy Tutor Training = Whittier Area Literacy Council 9a
Oct. 5 Literacy Tutor Training = Ventura County Library 5p
Oct. 5 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Carlsbad Library 12N
Oct. 6 Literacy Adult & Youth Training = Commerce Library 5:30p
Oct. 7 Literacy Tutor Training = SB County Library Fontana 5p
Oct. 7 Manos Amigas/Helping Hands = Centro Latino for Literacy 5p
Oct. 7 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego Library 5:45p
Oct. 8 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/OC Library 1p
Oct. 8 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/OC Library 6p
Oct. 8 Literacy Tutor Training = READ/San Diego Library 6p
Oct. 8 Literacy Open House = Carlsbad Library 5:30p
Oct. 10 Literacy Tutor Training = Azusa Library 8:30a
Oct. 10 Literacy Tutor Training = Glendora Library @ Azusa 8:30a
Oct. 10 Fall Conference - South Bay Literacy Co, Torrance Library
Oct. 10 Literacy Tutor Training = SB County Library Yucca Valley 9a
Oct. 10 Literacy Tutor Training - SB County Library Adelanto 11a
Oct. 13 Literacy Tutor Orientation - READ/OC Library 1p & 6p
Oct. 14 Literacy Tutor Training - SB County Library Barstow 11a
Oct. 14 Read Me Differently: Dyslexia Awareness Month, Corona Library 4p
Oct. 15 Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 6p
Oct. 15 Literacy Tutor Training - SB Co Library Crestline 12N
Oct. 16 Literacy Scrabble Challenge = Whittier Area Literacy Council 6p
Oct. 17 Literacy Tutor Training - SB Co Library Crestline 12N
Oct. 17 Walk for Literacy - Monterey Park Library 7:30a
Oct. 19 Literacy Volunteer Orientation - Corona Library 7p
Oct. 20 Literacy Tutor Training - SB Co Library Hesperia 3p
Oct. 23 Wine & Words Literacy FUNraiser = Huntington Beach Library 7p
Oct. 24 Literacy Tutor Workshop = Upland Library 9a
Oct. 29 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego Library 10a

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction
Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame.
Statewide Workshops @ California Library Literacy Services


Thursday, September 24, 2015

Corona Library Readers=Leaders :: Adult Literacy Giving Day

September 18


Readers = Leaders: Adult Literacy Giving Day is one week from today! Imagine the fear of not being able to Get a Job, Read Medical Labels, Vote, or Help Children with Homework.

Support The Corona Public Library Foundation and help English-speaking adults who need to improve their lives through better reading & writing skills.

Please share and spread the word!
Watch throughout the week for facts about adult literacy right here in Corona and Western Riverside County.


Join in giving to Corona Public Library Foundation's campaign Help New Adult Readers Become New Leaders!

Imagine not being able to read street signs: That generally means no driver's license. Or what about being in an accident and coming out of a coma to find you can no longer read. These are just two examples of real situations facing adult learners in the Corona Public Library's Adult Reading Assistance Program.

Every day, staff & volunteers work with adults trying to improve their lives while facing the huge hurdle of limited reading and writing abilities. Your contribution will help provide new resources for the learners and their tutors, including workshops, tutor training, computer software for literacy and much more.


With your help, we can change someone's life: "Eloise" took the written driving test, only missed passing by one and will be taking it again very soon, while "Dennis" is now reading at a sixth grade level and negotiating with two companies for the best job offer. Don't hesitate: Please give now!

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Hemet Library - Walk for Literacy Awareness 2015

Walk for Literacy Awareness
September 26 | 9:00am
Downtown Hemet



Join us as the Hemet Adult Literacy Advocates and the community walk for Literacy Awareness, Saturday, September 26, 2015.

Registration and checkin begin at 9:00 AM and we will begin our 1 mile walk around downtown Hemet at 9:30 AM.

Registration is  $10/adult and $5/children 5-12.
Join us in this fun and enlightening event!

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Upland Library :: Trivia Bee & Silent Auction for Literacy :: September 24

Trivia Bee & Silent Auction for Literacy
September 24 | 6:00pm
The Carnegie Cultural Center


Get ready to Play to the Rhythm at the 14th annual Trivia Bee and Silent Auction for Literacy, Tuesday, September 24th at 6:00 p.m.  Admission is $15 for adults, students no charge.  Watch Team Rutherford, sponsored by San Bernardino County Janice Rutherford, return to defend their title as the 2014 Trivia Bee Champions.

All proceeds will benefit the Upland Library Adult Literacy program for which state funding is determined by the amount of local monies raised.

For information on sponsoring or participating as a team ($300 donation team entry fee) or on donating goods and/or services as action items, please contact Literacy Coordinator, Liz Barbee at (909) 931-4211.