Friday, November 4, 2016

Redlands Library :: Literacy Program at Smiley Public Library Shares Success Stories

Redlands Adult Literacy Program at Smiley Public Library shares success stories
Redlands Daily Facts: 10.29.2016 by Diane Shimota, Adult Literacy Coordinator -A.K. Smiley Library

In 2015, the A.K. Smiley Public Library was awarded a grant from California Library Literacy Services, which supports many adult literacy programs in the state of California.

The state supports literacy because of the tangible benefits realized at the local level when people improve their reading and writing. In Redlands, this translates to higher employment rates, better income levels, increased awareness of local issues, better health literacy and more support for education in the home.

The Redlands Adult Literacy Program is pleased to share the following fiscal year 2015-16 achievements that were recently reported to California Library Literacy Services.

Adult learners completed 3,640 hours of instruction with their tutors. Learners expressed that working with their tutors improved their reading and writing skills and gave them an increased level of confidence.

Seventy-six percent of the learners in the Redlands Adult Literacy program have achieved reading a book, writing a letter, learning to use a computer, searching the internet and/or helping children with schoolwork. Several learners found new or better employment and others spoke in public forums about the importance of adult literacy.

The personal impact that tutoring has brought to each learner is evident as they met their goals and their confidence soared.

The following stories highlight the importance of the adult literacy program to adult learners.  READ MORE @

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

2016 Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award :: Heather Pizzuto, Carlsbad City Library

2016 Outstanding Librarian
in Support of Literacy Award
Heather Pizzuto, Carlsbad City Library
CLA: 8.21.2016

Heather Pizzuto has served as the Library & Cultural Arts Director for the City of Carlsbad since 2005.  She joined the Carlsbad City Library in 2000 as Principal Librarian overseeing public services. Before coming to Carlsbad, Heather managed the San Clemente Library for ten years, and began her career with the City of Ontario operating its bookmobile service and opening its first branch library.

Literacy and lifelong learning are a particular passion of Heather’s. She is proud of the services that have grown from sustained support, which demonstrate a commitment to serve the whole community in the learning journey. As a founding participant in the California Library Literacy Services program, Carlsbad’s adult literacy program has been in existence 32 years and is stronger than ever as it continues to positively impact the lives of individual learners and thereby strengthening the community. The Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, opened in 2008, offers lifelong learning services spanning early childhood literacy, family literacy, and technology literacy. Partnerships with a variety of agencies enable the Learning Center to offer lifelong learning programs for the 50+ population and ESL instruction, as well as migrant education programs and the Career Online High School program.

Heather is a member of the City’s Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing the city’s three library facilities, as well as cultural arts services that include the signature TGIF Concerts in the Parks program, Cannon Art Gallery and public art collection. The Library & Cultural Arts Department also offers a wide range of literary and performing arts programs.

CLA's Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award recognizes a librarian who has demonstrated passion, excellence and dedication in support of adult literacy. One award is given each year and the recipient is honored at the CLA annual conference.

The honoree receives $750 to support his or her continued engagement with the California Library Association. The funds may be used for CLA conference travel expenses and/or CLA membership renewal.

Sponsored by the Library of Congress Literacy Awards, BALit, SCLLN, and NCLC

Past Winners:
2015: Jayanti Addleman, County Librarian, Monterey County Free Libraries
2014: Natasha Casteel, City Librarian, Roseville Public Library

2013: Patricia Noa, Regional Services Manager, Orange County Public Library

2012: Christy Aguirre, Sacramento Public Library

2011: Patricia Lorenzo, Santa Clara County Library District

2010: Anne Cain, Contra Costa County Library

2009: Derek Wolfgram, Santa Clara County Library

2008: Jean Hofacket, Alameda County Library

2007: Carol Starr, Marin County Free Library

2006: John M. Adams, Orange County Public Library

2005: Sofia Bellos, Oxnard Public Library

2004: Leslie McGinnis Rodd, Oakland Public Library
2003: Chuck Aston, Redwood City Public Library

Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Chula Vista Library :: Adult Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors

Adult Literacy Program Seeking Volunteer Tutors
Chula Vista Library: November 2016


Work one-on-one with an adult tutor to improve reading and literacy skills.  Tutors meet with students once a week for 1 to 1.5 hours at a time in any branch of the Chula Vista Library.  Tutor training is provided. Interested learners or tutors, contact Diana Ysla at (619)585-5760.

Adult Literacy @ California Library Association Conference :: Nov 3-5

Adult Literacy @ California Library Association Conference :: Nov 3-5

Student Resources for Literacy Tutors
November 3, 2016 | 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
look at books, apps, and more for adult learners, as well as information on learning disabilities and student resources.

Swinging Into Action for Spanish Literacy
November 4 | 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Spanish literacy for non-literate Spanish speakers
Penny Hineline; Cathay Reta, Azusa City Library; Beverly Schwartzberg; Julian Zamora

Money Smart Week at the Malls
November 5 | 12:30 PM - 2 PM
The Fresno County Public Library WoW! (Without Walls Library) team took Money Smart Week to several local malls in 2016.
Shannon Morrison, Fresno County Public Library

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events :: November 2016

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events
November 2016

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


Nov. 03+ @CalLibAssoc Conf Sacramento #SwingintoAction
Nov. 03 CLA Student Resources for Literacy Tutors  #SwingintoAction 1:15p
Nov. 04+ California Reading Association PDI Visalia
Nov. 04 CLA Leamos @ the Library  #SwingintoAction 4:45p
Nov. 05 Dicklesia The Movie - a video event Prentice School, Tustin 6p
Nov. 05 CLA Money Smart Week @ The Malls  #SwingintoAction 12:30p
Nov. 08+ Child Health Education & Care Summit Sacramento
Nov. 12 Autism Sensory Friendly Films TROLLS 10a
Nov. 14+ American Education Week  @NEAToday #AEW2016
Nov. 15 Autism Sensory Friendly Films DOCTOR STRANGE 7p
Nov. 17+ CATESOL State Conference San Diego @CATESOLers  #CATESOL16
Nov. 19  #Tellabration - Saturday before Thanksgiving  @NSNstorycon
Nov. 24+ Jewish Book Month @JewishBook
Nov. 26 Autism Sensory Friendly Films FANTASTIC BEASTS-WHERE TO FIND THEM 10a
Nov. 29 Autism Sensory Friendly Films FANTASTIC BEASTS-WHERE TO FIND THEM 7p


Saturday, October 29, 2016

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