Sunday, March 15, 2020

Huntington Beach Library ◯ Literacy Volunteer Programming Suspended For Next 30 Days

Literacy Volunteer Programming Suspended For Next 30 Days

Dear Literacy Volunteers-HBPL participants and friends,

As you may have already seen, while Central Library itself will remain open, this is to let you know that all Literacy Volunteer programming, volunteering, including tutoring and classes, are suspended for the next 30 days.

For further information, feel free to contact the Literacy Office or (714) 375 5102.

Beginning Friday, March 13, the library will be taking the following preventative measures to help provide a safe environment for our patrons and staff.

According to guidance from the City of Huntington Beach, the Orange County Health Care Agency, and the Center for Disease Control, for the next 30 days:

➧ All library programs, including storytimes, homework help, and the makerspace, will be suspended.
 Volunteers are instructed not to report for duty.
 Please refrain from donating books and materials.
 Computer use may be limited to facilitate social distancing.

All Huntington Beach library branches will remain open at this time.

We will continue to monitor the situation and keep you updated on any developments. The safety of our patrons, staff, and community is our top priority. We encourage you to visit HB Ready for current information from the city.

Please take care of yourselves and stay healthy! 

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Huntington Beach Library ◯ Job Help Workshop Open to Learners and Tutors !


Job Help Workshop ◯ Open to Learners and Tutors! 

Looking for a new job? Need great information on interview preparation or creating/updating a resume? Or maybe you don't know where to start ...

With Herb Niles at the helm, this series of workshops is designed to provide the confidence and skills needed to find the perfect job. Attend one, two—or all of the sessions, it's up to you! 

The 1st session is March 14, 2020, so contact the Central Library literacy office (714) 375 5102 for sign up and other information... let's get to work!


Thursday, March 5, 2020

Escondido Public Library ◯ Scrabblethon Literacy via Literacy For All


Escondido Public Library ◯ Scrabblethon Literacy
Literacy For All: 2.27.2020 with Jose Cruz

From the Escondido Public Library, we are joined by Sheila Rodriguez, Assistant Literacy Coordinator, Cynthia Chisum, President of the Friends of the Escondido Public Library, and Yvonne Brett, Treasurer for the Friends group. We learn more about the Escondido community and the services and programs offered by the library to support library patrons. The adult literacy program is highlighted. Also highlighted is the Scrabblethon, recognized as the largest Scrabble competition in the region. The event is now in its 16th year and will take place on Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Escondido.  LISTEN 29:57

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Easy News ◯ Winter 2020 Out Now !

Easy News ◯ Winter 2020 Out Now !

The Winter 2020 issue of Easy News features

Bushfires in Australia
Greta Thunberg, Time magazine’s ‘Person of the Year’
Tensions between Iran and the USA
New Zealand volcano eruption
2019 UK General Election
Prince Andrew scandal, and more

Previous issues
You can read every issue of Easy News, plus our Special Editions, in our archive:

More resources

We have a number of easy read resources available for free download.

The Foundations of Good Support is a guide to assessing the quality of support being provided for people with learning disabilities and/or autism, and identifying what might need changing in order to improve it.

We have support guides for professionals, families and individuals on a variety of topics such as autism and person centred support.  READ MORE ➤➤

Based on (7) readability formulas:
Grade Level: 8
Reading Level: standard / average.
Reader's Age: 12-14 yrs. Old
(Seventh and Eighth graders)

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events ◯ March 2020


Southern California & Statewide Literacy & Library Events
 March 2020

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



Mar. 01      Read Across California
Mar. 02      Open Education Week
Mar. 02      Read Across America Day
Mar. 02      Introduction to Structured Word Inquiry OnLine
Mar. 04      March Forth for Literacy
Mar. 04      National Grammar Day
Mar. 05      World Book Day
Mar. 06      Technology and Distance Learning Symposium OTAN Sacramento
Mar. 07      Language & Learning Conference UCLA
Mar. 09      CSUN Assistive Technology Conference Anaheim
Mar. 13      ASCD Conference Los Angeles
Mar. 13      El Civics Conferences CASAS San Jose
Mar. 16      Freedom of Information Day
Mar. 16      Reading Comprehension Strategies OnLine
Mar. 16      What is Dyslexia? An In Depth Look OnLine
Mar. 19      Read To Me Day
Mar. 19      CUE Spring Conference Palm Springs
Mar. 20      World Storytelling Day
Mar. 21      World Poetry Day
Mar. 28      Black Writers on Tour Carson Community Center



Friday, February 28, 2020

California Book Festivals & Events ◯ March 2020

California Book Festivals & Events ◯ March 2020
Books, Comics, Poetry, Storytelling, Writing and More !


Mar 07       SBCUSD Literacy Day San Gorgonio High School
Mar 07       Literary Women – Festival of Authors Long Beach
Mar 10       Spanish Language Book Fair Reforma & Santa Monica Library Pico Branch
Mar 20       World Storytelling Day A global celebration of storytelling
Mar 21       San Diego Storytelling Festival Encinitas Library      
Mar 22        Pasadena Festival of Women's Authors
Mar 25       Women's Literary Festival Salon Santa Barbara 5:30p
Mar 28       Black Writers On Tour Carson
Mar 28       Irwindale Spring Book Festival Irwindale Library
Mar 28       Read Locally: A Local Author Festival 2020 Yorba Linda Library