Carlsbad Library: City Council Honors Given Literacy Services

City Council Honors Given

Carlsbad City Library Literacy Services

Learning Connection: Nov/Dec 2014

On Tuesday, September 9th, the Mayor and City Council of Carlsbad presented a Proclamation to Heather Pizutto and Carrie Scott, recognizing September as Adult Literacy Awareness month in honor of the 30th anniversary of the California Library Literacy Services and our program. Nyla, a learner in Literacy Services, also spoke about her experience.

The Proclamation reads:

Whereas, the City of Carlsbad recognizes the need for educated and informed residents to meet the challenges of an increasingly technological society; and

Whereas, Carlsbad City Library Literacy Services is a proud member of the California Library Literacy Services program, and both are celebrating 30 years of changing lives for the better; and

Whereas, Literacy Services provides opportunities for adults to improve their reading, writing and computer skills to meet their life goals; and

Whereas, volunteers generously and patiently donate over 11,000 hours annually to help adults improve their skills; and

Whereas, adult learners enrolled in the Literacy Services program contribute to Carlsbad becoming a world-class city by improving their job skills, reading to their children and voting.

Now, Therefore, I, Matt Hall, Mayor of the City of Carlsbad, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby join the State of California in proclaiming the month of September 2014 as Adult Literacy Awareness Month in the City of Carlsbad and commend and congratulate all of our volunteers, learners and supporters who promote literacy in our community.

Riverside County Library :: American Dream Starts @ your library® Grant Allows California Library to Expand ESL Classes

American Dream Starts @ your library® Grant Allows California Library to Expand ESL Classes

@yourLibrary: 10.12.2014 by Steve Zalusky

A California library system is providing opportunities for patrons who wish to expand their horizons by learning English.

Through an American Dream Starts @ your library grant awarded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation to the American Library Association, the Riverside County (Calif.) Library System has been able to expand ESL classes for adult learners.

In this countywide program, volunteers are working with one-on-one tutoring to help individuals learn to read and write.

In the county, which is spread over 7,200 square miles, it is estimated that there are over 50,000 people in Riverside County who are eligible for citizenship. However, there are several barriers in their way. One barrier to citizenship is being able to speak, read and write English in order to take the Citizenship Exam.

This community-based program that changes not only improves students’ lives, but also those of their families.

One of the students, Laura Serrano, a mother of two children whose first language is Spanish, said learning is English is important in order to get a good job.

“This program is very good for me, because it’s free, it’s close to my house, I have very good teachers,” she said.  READ MORE !

Literacy Library Jobs - California :: Escondido :: Marin :: Salinas

Literacy Jobs - California

Escondido Library

technical services, collection development, the provision of reference assistance, library services and instruction to all age groups as well as program planning and implementation; may supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers.

DEADLINE: Nov 17

Family Literacy Coach - HEART High School After School Program - PT

Pro-Youth - Tulare

DEADLINE: Nov 28

Community Library Specialist

Spanish Language Services - West Marin

Marin Library

The Community Library Specialist, Spanish Language Services, for the West Marin Literacy Program and Point Reyes library, has wide ranging and interesting responsibilities. Half time, the CLS is responsible for the daily operation of MCFL’s West Marin Literacy Services which offers ESL classes and one-on-one tutoring to English language learners throughout West Marin County

DEADLINE: Open

Literacy Specialist (Parent Educator)

12-Month, Grant-Funded Position

Salinas Library

The primary functions of this position are to collect parenting ladder data for reporting purposes and to implement early literacy playgroups in the library and/or a city recreation center using a pre-set curriculum that includes facilitating open play, singing songs, conducting story time and engaging with parents.

DEADLINE: Open

Literacy Clerk - Temporary, Grant Funded

Salinas Library

perform a wide variety of general and clerical duties, including those related to literacy Services

DEADLINE: Open

Other Literacy Related Jobs

National Young Readers Week: November 10 - 14

National Young Readers Week

10: Rattletrap Car

11: Jamaica Louise James

12: If The Dinosaurs Came Back

13: Grandfather's Journey

14: Seven Silly Eaters

an annual event that was co-founded in 1989 by Pizza Hut and the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. To make this week special, many schools recruit local "celebrities" to read aloud a favorite children's book to classrooms. Classrooms can also listen to a free story each day courtesy of BOOK IT! and One More Story. To fire up reading for the entire school, principals are encouraged to take one day out of the week and read from bell to bell for the Principal Challenge.

Ventura Co Library :: Trivia FUNraiser :: READ Ventura - November 6

The 26th Annual Trivia Challenge

November 6th!

Wedgewood Banquet Center
5880 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura

Supporting:

READ Ventura County Library

Adult Literacy Program

Sponsored by:

Rotary Club of Ventura-South

To participate, to sponsor a team, or for more information:

(805) 677-7160

Cheer for a team, play along, enjoy yummy snacks, all for just $5.00.

There will be an Opportunity drawing, loads of fun and a no-host bar.

To sign up a team click here

California Book Festivals & Events: November 2014

California Book Festivals & Events: November 2014

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

Bouchercon, Long Beach: Nov 13-16

Loomis Cowpoke Gathering: Nov 6-9
San Diego Jewish Book Fair: Nov 8-10; 13-16
San Luis Obispo Poetry Festival: Nov 2-16
Santa Clarita Literacy & Arts Festival: Nov 15

Ongoing ::: Thru November

The Original Art: Celebrating the Fine Art of Children’s Book Illustration: Sep 7+ Carlsbad

This traveling exhibition celebrates its 33rd year as a showcase for children’s book illustrators whose original artwork is seldom seen outside the studio or publisher’s office.

California Book Festivals

Los Angeles Literary Calendar

Your one stop for all the most exciting literary events in the LA area

National & International Literacy & Library Events: November 2014

National & International Literacy & Library Events

November 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National -

visit

the Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

National Picture Book Month

Nov. 1  National Family Literacy Day

Nov. 2+  Literacy for ALL: Advocacy, Libraries, and Literacy, Rhode Island

Nov. 3+  Health Literacy Research Conf: National Academy of Sciences, Wash DC

Nov. 4+  AAACE Annual Conference, Charleston SC

Nov. 5+  NAEYC Annual Conference, Dallas TX

Nov. 6+  Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor: Thomas Jefferson Building, Wash DC

Nov. 7+  Read. Write. Act. Virtual Conference: SCALE’s 25th Annv - Cyberspace

Nov. 8+  Conference of the Book: Simmons College, Boston MA

Nov. 8+  Connecticut Children's Book Fair: University of Connecticut

Nov. 11+ Reading Matters: Troy University, Alabama

Nov. 12+ CAEL International Conference, Chicago IL

Nov. 12+ International Dyslexia Association Conference, San Diego CA

Nov. 15  International Gaming Day @ Your Library

Nov. 16+ National Quality Education Conference, Milwaukee WI

Nov. 17+ Global Education Conference - Cyberspace

Nov. 17+ Summer Changes Everything Conference, San Antonio TX

Nov. 16+ American Education Week

Nov. 20+ National Council of Teachers of English, Maryland

Nov. 21+ ACTFL Convention, San Antonio TX

Nov. 21+ LERN Conference, Orlando FL

Nov. 22  Tellabration (Saturday before Thanksgiving) Nationwide

Nov. 23  WHO Loves Libraries

Nov. 24+ Conference on English Leadership, Boston MA

Nov. 28  Day of Listening - storycorps.org

Nov. 29 Autism Sensory Friendly Films: HOME 3-D 10a

Kid Lit Events

Fun children's and young adult literature events from coast to coast!

Children’s Book Council.

Southern California & State Literacy & Library Events :: November 2014

Southern California & State Literacy & Library Events 

November 2014

SCLLN

Literacy & Library Events & Conferences

- Local, California and National –

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

for more information

National Picture Book Month

Nov. 1  National Family LiteracyDay

Nov. 1  Latino Book & Family Festival, East LA College 10a

Nov. 3+   Orton-Gillingham Comprehensive Training (30-Hour), San Francisco

Nov. 7+   Charlotte's Web: South Coast Repertory

Nov. 7+   California Library Association Conference, Oakland

Nov. 7     Transitional Kindergarten Conference, Sacramento

Nov. 7     EveryLibrary California Pre-Party: CLA Conv, Oakland Library 8p

Nov. 9     Financial Literacy Education: USC Galen Center – Pres Bill Clinton 10a

Nov. 12+ International Dyslexia Association Conference, San Diego CA

Nov. 15   International Gaming Day @ Your Library

Nov. 15   Storybook Ball: La Jolla 5:30p

Nov. 16+ American Education Week

Nov. 17+ WHAT IS DYSLEXIA? AN IN-DEPTH LOOK - Online

Nov. 21+ Ingenious! The World of Dr. Seuss: San Diego History Center

Nov. 22   Tellabration - Saturday before Thanksgiving

Nov. 28   Day of Listening - storycorps.org

Nov. 29   Sensory Friendly Film - HOME 3-D 10a

Monrovia Library :: Trivia Fundraiser :: Nov 2

Team UP! Dream Up! For Literacy

Have Some Fun at the Literacy Fundraiser!

Looking for great way to spend a Sunday afternoon?

Sunday, November 2, 2014

1:00 – 3:30 pm

Monrovia Public Library

Then check out the fundraising event being help by Literacy Department at MPL.

Join us for a fun afternoon of team trivia, silent auction, live auction, and good food to help raise money for this worthwhile cause.

Form your own team of 8 to 10 people or join a team to play Team Trivia.  The winning team gets a great team prize.  Fee: $40

Why is literacy SO important?

English author Rumer Godden said that, “When you learn to read, you will be born again … and you will never be quite so alone again.”  Unfortunately, 32 million American adults know the isolation caused by illiteracy.  Nearly 15% of

U.S. adults cannot read, translating to more than 1 in 10.

Orange Co Library :: READ/Orange County :: Excellence in Volunteerism Award 2014

Excellence in Volunteerism Award Winner 2014

OC Community Resources

READ/Orange County

Linda Kricfalusi joined READ/Orange County’s (READ/OC) volunteer team in 2005, and over the past nine years, she has served as a literacy tutor, Friends of READ/OC Board Member and general volunteer. READ/OC provides tutoring in basic reading and writing to adult learners throughout Orange County. The Friends of READ/OC is an organization committed to the support of the literacy service of OC Public Libraries, primarily through resource development, public awareness and recognition services for volunteers and learners.

As a Friends of READ/OC Board Member, Linda assumed leadership roles as president, vice president, committee chair and treasurer. Throughout her time with the organization, she consistently stepped forward to lend a helping hand with whatever task or project required attention. One of her most admirable qualities is her knack for sensing what needs to be done, and once she identifies an issue, she quietly addresses the matter without being asked.

Linda’s signature activity has been organizing READ/OC’s largest volunteer recognition event – the Annual Family Picnic and Appreciation Celebration. Under Linda’s exceptional guidance, the picnic has blossomed into a greatly anticipated and well-attended celebration. Each year, a unique theme becomes the event’s centerpiece and is incorporated into every aspect of the program, including elaborate, hand-crafted decorations; specially designed save-the-date cards and invitations; unique set designs; and one-of-kind games. The recognition planning also requires securing donations of awesome door prizes and recruiting a team of dedicated volunteers to work the event.

SCLLN Library :: Literacy Tutor Workshop Calendar: November 2014

SCLLN Literacy Tutor Workshop Calendar: November 2014

For Local, California and National

Literacy or Library Conferences and Events

visit the

Southern California Library Literacy Network

Calendar

Family Reading Night

Hutchins; Greenfeld; Epstein

Eye On Education, ©2008

Nov. 1  Family Literacy Day = READ/OC Library

Nov. 1  Tutor Learner Workshop = Oxnard Library 9:30a

Nov. 1  Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Fontana 10a

Nov. 1  Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Rialto 10:30a

Nov. 2  Literacy Trivia Fundraiser - Monrovia Library 1p

Nov. 3  Literacy Tutor Training - READ/San Diego 10a

Nov. 3  Literacy Tutor Orientation - Ventura Co Library 5p

Nov. 5  Literacy Tutor Training - Santa Barbara Library 10a

Nov. 6  Literacy Tutor Training - San Diego Co Library El Cajon 12N

Nov. 6  Trivia Challenge - Ventura Co Library 6p

Nov. 6  Literacy Tutor Orientation - South Bay Literacy, Torrance Library 7p

Nov. 8  Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Yucaipa 9a

Nov. 8  Literacy Tutor Training = San Bernardino Co Library Chino Hills 9a

Nov. 8  Literacy Tutor Orientation - Placentia Library 1p

Nov. 12  Literacy Tutor Training - San Bernardino County Library Barstow 11a

Nov. 12  Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego Linda 5:45p

Nov. 13  Literacy Tutor Training - San Bernardino Co Library Adelanto 4p
Nov. 15  Literacy Tutor Training - Altadena Library 9a

Nov. 17  Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego Linda Vista 9:45a

Nov. 18  Literacy Tutor Training San Bernardino Co Library Hesperia 3p

Nov. 18  Literacy Tutor Training - San Bernardino Co Library Big Bear Branch 4p

Nov. 20  Literacy Tutor Training = Burbank Library 6p

Nov. 22 ESL Tutor Training = San Diego County Library Poway 9:3a

Info about local Tutor Training Workshops is always Scrolling in the Right Frame.

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online instruction

Literacy Library Jobs - California: Downey :: Carlsbad :: Escondido :: Tulare

Literacy Jobs - California

Library Assistant, Literacy Program - PT

Downey Library

Assists with the planning and organizing of literacy events, including author visits, support meetings, recognition events, book discussions and family nights.

DEADLINE: Open

Library Tech, Literacy Services - PT

Carlsbad Library

performs learner assessments, tutor training and reporting for the adult and teen literacy program in addition to proving traditional library services.

DEADLINE: Open

Tulare County Library

Oversee the Early Learning for Families (ELF) and Early Literacy Training program for READ TO SUCCEED

DEADLINE: Nov 5

Escondido Library

technical services, collection development, the provision of reference assistance, library services and instruction to all age groups as well as program planning and implementation; may supervise paraprofessional staff and volunteers.

DEADLINE: Nov 17

Super Stars Literacy AmeriCorps - FT

Super Stars Literacy

November 10, 2014

teaching a structured, after school, literacy intervention program that seeks to enable at risk Kindergarten through 2nd grade students to achieve at grade level or above. Group Leaders work in public schools throughout the East Bay Area

DEADLINE: Nov 10

REACH Classroom Leader - PT

REACH Pico Rivera, CA

enhance children’s overall academic performance, reduce absenteeism, improve behavior and re-engage the child in the educational process by providing homework assistance, mentoring, performing arts and recreational activities in a safe, supervised environment. The Classroom Leaders are responsible for providing engaging and positive daily learning experiences to approximately 20 students

DEADLINE: Open

Other Literacy Related Jobs

Babbling Day – October 21

Small Talk: how to develop

your child's language skills

from birth to age four

Nicola Lathey & Tracey Blake

The Experiment, [2014] ©2013

Babbling Day – October 21

Babbling back to babies helps them to speak faster: Researchers prove that attentive mothers aid child development

Mothers who interact with their babies speed up their language skills

Parents who do not respond to their child's gurgling inhibit development

US researchers studied 12 mothers and their babies over a six month period

Daily Mail: 8.28.2014 by Jenny Hope

It may just sound like baby talk, but mothers who hold a ‘conversation’ with their infants are actually teaching them to speak more quickly.

Researchers found new mothers who respond enthusiastically to their baby’s babbling are helping to speed up the child’s language development

They say parental feedback is a vital process that enables mothers and babies to become mutually engaged in ‘talking’.

It enhances the ability of children to communicate – unlike cases where mums did not respond attentively.

A new study, by US academics at the University of Iowa (UI) and Indiana University, serves as evidence that speaking to infants at a very early age is vital for their development.

The authors say parents who babble back at their newborns – even if they don’t understand what they’re trying to say – are a key part of the process. READ MORE !

National Day of Writing – October 20

National Day of Writing – October 20

Top 5 Infographics of the Week: The Importance of Writing

blog.surveyanalytics.com: 9.12.2014

It's something you do everyday, yet you probably take it for granted. In fact, your day depends on it. Writing and reading are some of the most fundamental skills in our lives and it is especially crucial to students and those in the workforce. Studies have shown that workers spend an average of 2.6 hours per day reading and responding to emails.

That adds up to about 27 days per year! Reading and writing is clearly a big part of our life, yet literacy rates have been stagnant in the US for the past 10 years. Currently 32 million adults in the US cannot read, and it isn't showing any signs of improving. So today we're showing some infographics about the importance of writing, whether it be offering tips about note-taking, getting kids more engaged with books, or tackling the decline in literacy in America. Take a moment out of your day and just read.

#1: Write It Down by Course Hero

•Does note talking really help? According to a Professor at Cornell, after 20 minutes we forget 47% of what we learned. After 1 day, it increases to 62%, and after 78 days it jumps to 78%.

•Taking notes by hand combats forgetfulness by nearly 80%.

•Despite the benefits of note taking, only 65.5% of students take notes during class.  READ MORE !

Camarena Library - Family Literacy Fair: October 18

Family Literacy Fair - October 18

Camarena Library

Whittier Literacy Scrabble Challenge - October 17

Whittier Area Literacy Council, Inc.

Join us for our annual Scrabble Challenge!

October 17

SCRABBLE fans!! We need you!!

Come play, eat dinner, and win GREAT prizes!

First Church of Christ Hall on Hadley @Newman Hall

6:30-8:45

Call (562) 698-6598 for registration information.