Sunday, September 25, 2016

Upland Library :: Trivia Bee - Silent Auction - Raffle for Literacy

15th Annual Trivia Bee,
Silent Auction & Raffle for Literacy
Upland Library Adult Literacy
September 29 :: 6 pm

Shine a Light on Literacy


Join us for the 15th Annual Trivia Bee, Silent Auction & Raffle for Literacy. The fun and games begin at 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 29th, in the Carnegie Library. The Trivia Bee is sponsored by local business owners and community organizations. All proceeds from this event will benefit the Upland Public Library Adult Literacy Program for which state funding is determined by the amount of local funds raised.

Saturday, September 24, 2016

Banned Book Week :: Literacy | Ventura Co | Moorpark | ALA OIF | Censorship | DCPL | Politics Prose | Flintridge Books

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Superlatives from SCLLN

At #vclOjaiLibrary we put all the books
THEY don’t want you to read in one convenient place.



#BannedBooksWeek is almost here!
Don't forget to come to the library for your BBW
#wanted poster!



add a #Twibbon now!




#BannedBooksWeek is in 5 Days!
Lot of upcoming events.
Check out our reminder email

@OIF  Sep 20

Join @VickyBaker on 29 Sept to chat with
@CLBaldacchinov, @jessicaherthel, Wendy Doniger



It's almost #BannedBooksWeek
& @dcpl is helping us hide
these censored books in plain sight


So touched by the city's response to #UncensoredDC
Thanks to our amazing partners.
Couldn't have done it w/o U!


@dcpl_literati  Sep 16

Banned Books & Indie Picks


Wednesday, September 21, 2016

Los Angeles Public Library - Voter Information at Your Local Library

LAPL Voter Information

This year is an important year for our nation. We want to encourage all eligible Californians to register to vote and cast a ballot. Registration deadline to vote in the November 8 election is October 24. We can help! Voter registration and nonpartisan programs on ballot measures are available at your local library.

Your country. Your voice. Your vote.

Voter registration is conveniently available at local libraries.
Sign up to vote, or check if you are registered.

Get informed.

Learn about the measures that will be on your ballot. The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles will present non-partisan descriptions of ballot measures at their popular Pros and Cons programs. Get the facts, hear the arguments, and decide for yourself!



Sep 27 :: Voter Registration Day
in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean !

Monday, September 19, 2016

Huntington Beach Library :: Family Literacy :: Oak View Celebrates Its Own

Oak View Celebrates its Own
Open Doors: September 2016

The Oak View Family & Community Center Gymnasium was filled almost to capacity Monday evening, August 22, as the Oak View literacy participants gathered to celebrate and honor learner achievements.

Huntington Beach Library Director Stephanie Beverage, City Council member Eric Peterson and Literacy Board President Susie Hodge gave brief congratulatory speeches. Excellence Awards were presented to learners who succeeded above and beyond during the past year. Twelve learners graduated from a computer class where they had learned how to send and receive emails, shop on line and do their personal banking.  Special award certificates were presented to five learners for outstanding achievement, and two were recognized for passing the citizenship test. Tutors received pins for their years served.

Amy Crepeau, Oak View Literacy director, received a surprise thank you and congratulations from tutors, learners and literacy staff. Former library staff member Kevin Moran spoke and Rocio G, a learner in the program, presented her with a bouquet of flowers and a book in recognition of her recent attainment of her Master's Degree in Library Science. Amy was extremely moved and surprised, and we extend our congratulations for her hard work and diligence in earning her degree.

Afterwards, the amiable crowd enjoyed desserts and beverages provided by literacy volunteers and learners. The positive energy, happiness and conviviality at Oak View always creates a cheerful atmosphere. If you haven't had a chance to attend one of their enjoyable events, plan to do so in the future. You'll be glad you did and will go home humming a happy tune!

Saturday, September 17, 2016

Literacy :: #HispanicHeritageMonth | @laplenespanol | @LACountyLibrary | @SantaMonicaLibr | @camarillolib | @UplandLibrary | @librarycongress | @RWTnow

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Superlatives from SCLLN

¡Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Latina con nosotros!
 





Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Join us for special events, art activities, & more:


at the #Pico #Library this Saturday 9/17 11am-2pm.




with Storytime Amigos!
Wednesdays from 9/14 - 10/12 at 3pm in the Pirate Ship!



Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time where we celebrate the many contributions Hispanics...


Here's a site full of resources for
Sept 15-Oct 15




Celebrate the culture, art, and achievements of Hispanic people,
Sep 15-Oct 15: bit.ly/S7RZ4f


@RWTnow  Sep 15

Thursday, September 15, 2016

San Diego Public Library :: READ/San Diego Annual Tutor Conference

READ/San Diego Annual Tutor Conference

On June 11, 2016, READ/San Diego hosted its 26th Annual Tutor Conference at the

The conference featured an impressive lineup of presenters for a day of informative, enjoyable, hands-on workshops. The conference workshops focused on strategies for teaching vocabulary, grammar, word recognition, online resources and technical tools for tutors, phonics, reading comprehension, math, ESL, and GED preparation.

A catered luncheon was served featuring keynote speaker Dr. Danny Brassell’s presentation "The Reading Makeover."

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Sep 27 :: Voter Registration Day :: Easy Voter Guide

Easy Voter Guide
November 2016 Election
in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean!

Your county elections office will mail you a Voter Guide with a Sample Ballot that lists everything you can vote on, including candidates for local government offices.

Visit Voters Edge to see what will be on your ballot.
It’s easy. Just enter your home address.

• You are eligible to vote if you are a U.S. citizen, 18 years or older.
• You must register to get on the official list of voters in your county.
The deadline to register is October 24 to vote on November 8 !
• You can pick up a voter registration form at your library or post office, have a registration form mailed to you by calling 1-800-345-8683, or fill out the form online at Register To Vote California.
• It is important to fill out the form completely. You will be asked to include your driver license number or other identification.
• Once you are on the list, you only need to re-register if you change your address, change your name, want to change your political party, or because you are no longer in prison or on parole for a felony.


Voting for Proposed Laws (Propositions) California voters will also make decisions on 17 proposed state laws (propositions).
51: Bonds for School Facilities
52: Private Hospital Fees for Medi-Cal
53: Public Vote on Revenue Bonds
54: Changes to the Legislative Process
55: Extend Tax on High Income
56: Tobacco Tax
57: Parole, Sentencing and Court Procedures
58: English Language Education
59: Political Spending Advisory Question
60: Condoms in Adult Films
61: Prescription Drug Costs
62: Repealing the Death Penalty
63: Gun and Ammunition Sales
64: Making Recreational Marijuana Legal
65: Money from Carry-Out Bags
66: Death Penalty Court Procedures
67: Plastic Bag Ban n Proposition


Other Links

Ballotpedia
An encyclopedia of American politics and elections covering local, state and federal politics.
Can I Vote
Can I Vote helps people find information about U.S. elections in all 50 states, such as registration deadlines and guidelines regarding absentee voting.
A nonpartisan site displays tweets that were published and then deleted by local and national U.S. politicians and presidential candidates.