Redlands Library :: Adult Literacy Program in the Spotlight at Fidelis Iota Retired Teachers’ Meeting

Redlands Adult Literacy Program in the spotlight at Fidelis Iota retired teachers’ meeting

Redlands Daily Facts: 10.26.2017

Diane Shimota, coordinator of the Redlands Adult Literacy Program, presented the program at the October meeting of the Fidelis Iota chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa.

ADK is an honorary organization for women educators, and Fidelis Iota is the retired teachers’ chapter.

Shimota has been coordinator of the Redlands Adult Literacy Program, based at the A.K. Smiley Public Library, since 2016 and was a tutor for four years.

She said there are 109 learners who meet one and a half hours a week with their tutors. The free program is possible because of volunteer tutors who gave more than 6,000 service hours last year, according to a press release.

Shimota said the volunteer tutors get enrichment, make friends, and watch their learners achieve their goals.

Some learners are mothers whose children have started school. Others are retired and finally have time to work on their literacy goals. Some come to the program because there are changes at work that they want to be able to address.

Learners build confidence and gain independence in the program in addition to learning to read and write, Shimota said.

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Several Fidelis Iota members are tutors in the Redlands Adult Literacy Program. They are Trudy Waldron, who helped restart the program in 2010, and Nancy Rodgers, Martha Kennedy, Jane Henry, Toni Curley and Ann Leonard.  

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Placentia Library - Literacy Reads: The One and Only Ivan

Literacy Reads: The One and Only Ivan

Placentia Library Literacy Services

Join us for Literacy Reads, a book club for beginning adult readers and English language learners! Practice your reading and speaking skills, learn new words, and meet others in this fun and informal book club. Book selections will include a variety of reading levels. The Library will provide extra copies of the selected titles for checkout prior to the discussion. A light snack will be provided. No registration is required.

November 8th: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate.

February 7th: From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Kongisburg.

This program is generously sponsored by the Placentia Library Friends Foundation.

Nov14: Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Placentia Library 6pm

CLA Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award 2017 :: Ned Branch, Blanchard Community Library

Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award

CLA: 2017

Ned Branch, Blanchard Community Library

Four years ago, when the Blanchard Community Library in Santa Paula, California, found itself in the midst of legal, financial, and administrative difficulties, the Board of Trustees hired Ned Branch to turn around the library.

Previously, he worked in private post-secondary education for 27 years, having been affiliated with institutions in Northern and Southern California and Oregon.  During that time, he also frequently served as a member of accreditation review teams and worked extensively with state education agencies. His experience enabled him to put the library on solid financial foundation and to build a team of dedicated people to provide for the library’s future success. During the most recent school year, he initiated a partnership among the local school district, First Five of California, and the library to provide daytime ESL classes for parents and preschool instruction for children while the parents were in class. The district, First Five, and the library recently agreed to continue the program in the 2017-18 school year.

Last year the Santa Paula Latino Town Hall honored the library with its annual Community Service award, and this year the local Chamber of Commerce designated the library as the 2016 Non-Profit of the Year. Throughout his career, Ned has endeavored to help individuals change their lives for the better through education.  His commitment to adult literacy stems from his belief that literacy changes not only the life of the learner but also the learner’s children and, in turn, their children.

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.

Past award recipients

Heather Pizzuto, Carlsbad City Library (2016) 

Jayanti Addleman, Monterey County Free Libraries (2015) 

Natasha Casteel, Roseville Public Library (2014) 

Patricia Noa, OC Public Libraries (2013)

Christy Aguirre, Sacramento Public Library (2012)

Patricia Lorenzo, Santa Clara County Library (2011)

Anne Cain, Contra Costa County Library (2010)

Derek Wolfgram, Santa Clara County Library (2009)

Jean Hofacket, Alameda County Library (2008)

Carol Starr, Marin County Free Library (2007)

John M. Adams, Orange County Public Library (2006)

Sofia Bellos, Oxnard Public Library (2005)

Leslie McGinnis, Oakland Public Library (2004)

Chuck Aston, Redwood City Public Library (2003)

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

Submit your nomination for the Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award

Newport Beach Library :: International Literacy Day

International Literacy Day :: Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy

Literally Speaking: July/August 2017

@NMProLiteracy 

More than 780 million people worldwide (nearly two-thirds of whom are women) do not know how to read and write. International Literacy Day, traditionally observed each year on September 8, focuses attention on worldwide literacy needs.

Newport/Mesa ProLiteracy hosts an International Literacy Day (ILD) event at the Newport Beach Public Library, highlighting the tremendous strides our adult learners have made in reaching their goals. It is a day of celebration as tutors, learners and special guests share dishes from their home countries and come together to honor literacy program participants.

The adult leaner who exemplifies the mission of the program, is honored as the Rochelle Hoffman Memorial Award winner. This award, established in memory of Rochelle Hoffman, a dedicated tutor who passed away in 2004, is presented each year by Rochelle Hoffman’s daughters, Renee and Risa.

Another special part of the day is the presentation of the book In Our Own Words, which is a collection of stories, essays and poems written by the learners of the program.

It is our way of recognizing the efforts of volunteers and the progress of our adult learners. By improving literacy skills, we strengthen our community, and what better way is there to applaud these dedicated people than by supporting their efforts!  READ MORE @

California Book Festivals & Events :: November 2017

California Book Festivals & Events :: November 2017

Books, Comics, Poetry, Storytelling, Writing and More !

Picture Book Month

Nov 4-19: San Luis Obispo Poetry Festival

Nov 5: San Diego Jewish Book Fest: Encinitas, 10a

Nov 9-12: Loomis Cowpoke Gathering
Nov 11-12: Ojai WordFest

Nov 12: Local Author Fair Camarillo Library, 11a

Nov 12-Dec 12: Jewish Book Month

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

California Book Festivals

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Poets & Writers Los Angeles Literary Events Calendar

Storytelling Association of California

African American Book Events

Book Fairs by State Library of Congress

Book Reporter – Book Festivals

Children’s Book Council Kid Lit Events

College Children’s & Young Adult Literature Conferences Festivals

Everfest Book Festival Calendar

ILA :: Literacy Calendar Worldwide

Storytelling Events

US Book Festivals

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

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events

November 2017

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

@CalLibAssoc    #NewWorldsEmerge 

National Family Literacy Month

National Novel Writing Month

National Picture Book Month

Jewish Book Month Nov. 12 – Dec 12

Oct. 29+ International Games Week @ Your Library

Nov. 02 HOME A Living Archive Photographic Exhibit: Friends of Literacy Services-Escondido Library, thru Feb 1

Nov. 02+ California Library Association Conference Riverside

Nov. 02 CLA Just-in-Time Literacy Instruction Program Management Skills Riverside 1:15p

Nov. 02 EveryLibrary Fundraiser at CLA Lake Alice Trading Company Riverside 8p

Nov. 02 CLA Adult Literacy XPRIZE Competition Riverside 2:45p

Nov. 03 CLA Literacy Interest Group Meeting Riverside 1p

Nov. 03 CLA Rural California + Digital Literacy + ESL Instruction Riverside 4:30p

Nov. 03 CLA Leamos @ the Library Riverside 3:30p

Nov. 04 CLA An Invitation to Family Literacy Riverside 3p

Nov. 04 Write to Literacy Conference CSU Northridge 8:30a

Nov. 13+ American Education Week

Nov. 15+ CAEL Council for Adult & Experiential Learning Conference San Diego

Nov. 18 Tellabration (Saturday before Thanksgiving) Have the Talk of a Lifetime

Nov. 23+ The Great Listen 2017

Nov. 27 Overview of Orton Gillingham Approach Cyberspace 4 weeks

Nov. 27 Special Ed Law and Dyslexia Cyberspace 4 weeks

ALOUD: Library Foundation of Los Angeles  @ALOUDla

Los Angeles Literary Calendar  @LALitScene

Poets & Writers Los Angeles Literary Events Calendar

California Book Festivals

Poetry Flash – So & No California

Storytelling Association of California

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: November 2017

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: November 2017

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

National Family Literacy Month

READ Ventura County Library 

Nov. 01 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Fontana 5p

Nov. 02 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Crestline 12:30p

Nov. 02 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation South Bay Literacy Torrance Library7p

Nov. 04 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library 29 Palms 9a

Nov. 04 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Chino Hills 9:30a

Nov. 04 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Yucaipa 10a

Nov. 04 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Diego Co Library El Cajon 10a

Nov. 04 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Crestline 12:30p

Nov. 04 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Hesperia 3p

Nov. 04 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Barstow 3:30p

Nov. 06 Adult Literacy Tutor Training READ/San DiegoLibrary10a

Nov. 07 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 12N

Nov. 09 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Newport Beach Library 9:15a
Nov. 14 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Placentia Library 6p

Nov. 14 Youth Literacy Tutor Orientation Words Alive San Diego CA 1p

Nov. 15 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Highland 5p

Nov. 15 Literacy Trivia Challenge Ventura Co Library 6p

Nov. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Big Bear 3p

Nov. 16 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Carlsbad Library 6p

Nov. 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Yucca Valley 9a

Nov. 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Grand Terrace 10:30a

Nov. 18 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Adelanto 12N

Nov. 20 Adult Literacy Tutor Orientation Corona Library 7p

Nov. 25 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Rialto 10a
Nov. 25 Adult Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Apple Valley 10a
Nov. 27 Adult Literacy Tutor Training Santa Barbara Library 5:30p

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