Literacy Library Jobs – California
Ballot
Measures Discussion with the League of Women Voters
LA Public Library:
10.14.2020 
Easy Voter Guide
Mona Field, Co-President of the Los Angeles League of
Women Voters, helps us understand the 12 statewide measures, and some local
measures, on the November 3, 2020 ballot.
Mona Field is a notable expert in state
and local politics. In addition to her role with the League, she is Professor
Emeritus of Political Science at Glendale Community College and the author of
California Government and Politics Today (15th Edition).
The discussion will focus on the pros
and cons of the following:
➧ Property taxes
➧ Rent control
➧ Parolee voting sentence changes
➧ Approving or rejecting cash bail
➧ Funding for stem cell research
➧ Reinstituting affirmative action
➧ Voting rights for some 17-year-olds
➧ Governing kidney dialysis clinics
➧ Special workplace rules for app-based
companies like Uber and Lyft
➧ New consumer privacy rules
This event is being organized through Teens Leading Change
at the Eagle Rock Branch
Library. WATCH 1:09:02
Los Angeles Public Library Providing
Online Services to People of All Ages
While the Los Angeles public library
buildings remain closed to the public, librarians from several branches have
created comfortable and fun programs online. Los Angeles Times City Beat
Columnist Nita Lelyveld joined us to share all the details.
"The Los Angeles Public Library system has
been offering various classes and projects for people of all ages. I went to
many literacy classes where people were improving their English or learning
English, and I saw people from all over the world participating. There were so
many different accents, and you could peak into so many other lives, and people
were taking these classes that were so eager to learn that they were standing
outside able to take these classes,” said Lelyveld.
Learning
about people’s experiences through the resources offered by the libraries was
very rewarding for Lelyveld. WATCH
06:08
Adult
Literacy
Teaching
adults to read and write would not be possible without volunteers just like
you. No prior teaching experience is required. We provide free introductory
online training and follow up support and training. Our goal is to help you
succeed and provide an amazing volunteer experience for every volunteer.
We have
several different volunteer positions available, with different
responsibilities and time commitments. You can take a look at our opportunities
and begin the application process below:
For more information, call (213) 228-7037 or find the Literacy Center closest to you.
Employee Of The Month ▬ September
Stella is all about the public she
serves. She has been especially helpful to her ESL
patrons and has more than a few thriving Conversation groups. She herself,
provides all the adult programming at her branch including multiple bookclubs
and a monthly Writer's retreat. Stella was also instrumental in bringing
Genealogy programming to OCPL and offered many of the programs herself.
Stella's creativity and sense of
innovation, is best described in her efforts to keep the ESL classes going
strong at her branch. Stella recognized the growing need for ESL in Lake
Forest, as well as the need to keep the momentum going with the existing
students. As soon as virtual book groups became available, she had her ESL
classes Zooming away!
When bookclubs had to stop meeting due to COVID, Stella maintained communication with those members for whom the bookclub was the highlight of their month. One member who was so sad to move out of state, has now rejoined the group via Zoom. Simply put, Stella is an empathic, committed professional who is passionate about librarianship. READ MORE ➤➤
Tutor Training
Thank you for your interest in OC READ! An estimated 400,000 adults in Orange County do not read or write well enough to meet their needs as workers, family members, and members of the community. We rely on volunteers like you to support these adult learners.
This link will take you to our tutor training registration
There is also an option to be informed of future trainings if you cannot attend the scheduled workshops.
Adult Literacy Program Celebrates Learner-Led
Book Club!
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Adult learners Martha Romo and Tanya
Jauregui are leading the adult
literacy program’s first learner-led book club. When asked why she would
like to start a book club for adult learners, Tanya shared that book clubs
provide an opportunity for “like-minded individuals to help and encourage each
other, give everyone confidence, and build community.” Martha sees the book
club as an opportunity for learners to lose their fear of reading without the
support of their tutors.
Both learners know the power of reading.
Martha shared that “every little thing you read opens your mind to new ideas or
to better answers in your life.” Likewise, Tanya said, “Reading gives essential
nutrients to the brain and helps to expand life’s journey.” The book club met
for the first time only a few days prior to the library’s closure due to
Covid-19.
The book club’s inaugural book was Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, chosen
by Tanya and Martha for its themes of friendship and compassion. Book club
participants were fortunate to be able to get to know one another in person at
this meeting. By the time the second book club discussion took place in May,
the community was under stay-at-home orders and the meeting took place through
Zoom. READ
MORE ➤➤
To learn more, join us at a Zoom
Tutor Orientation.
Please call the Redlands Adult Literacy Program office at 909.798.7565, ext. 4138 or email literacy@akspl.org to sign up for the Orientation or if you have any questions.
READ
Adult Literacy Program
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The READ
program is still active, we are regrouping and adapting.
Tutoring partners are not meeting in person at this
time. Many tutors are meeting with their adult students via telephone and
conferencing programs. Tutors still have access to all the familiar
materials and they are delivered to your local library to be picked up with
your ‘hold’ books during walk-up pick-up.
In addition, office staff are working remotely assembling
a selection of new digital materials for learners at every level.
A new series of Tutor Training classes will be scheduled on ZOOM later this fall.
Interested volunteers are encouraged to call the READ
office at 805-677-7159 and leave a message.
READ Adult Literacy
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➤ The READ Program trains volunteers to provide free
one-to-one reading and writing instruction.
➤ The Ventura County Library has been offering this program
since 1984.
➤ Our administrative costs are included in the Ventura County
Library's budget.
➤ Additional funding comes from partnerships with other
agencies, state grants and donations from businesses and service organizations.
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