Sunday, December 6, 2015

Los Angeles Public Library - It’s a Triple Match Part I

It’s a Triple Match Part I - LAPL Adult Literacy Services
READ: Fall 2015
A newsletter written by students and tutors.
LAPL Adult Literacy Services | Changing lives one chapter at a time

Mel’s Story By tutor Mel Nowak

I’ll never forget the moment that Mee’s young son interrupted our learning session, “Mommy, read this to me!”  He nestled in her lap and shoved a comic book into her hands.  Mee apologized for stopping our session.  But I encouraged her, “Go ahead, read that to him!”  I sat back and waited, excited to witness this moment.  Her son flipped to a page and pointed to where he wanted her to begin.  And like magic, Mee was reading to her child, bonding in a moment of sharing words, reading aloud together.  We’ve come so far since the beginning when she was afraid to read out loud, or even afraid to speak at all because she lacked the ability to find words to communicate.  Now, we fly through the stories we read, we discuss what we read, and laugh together about what we thought was funny.  Oh, how we have shared wonderful laughter!  The power of literacy and all of Mee’s hard work and devotion to learning have revealed a brilliant and insightful woman who possesses a great sense of humor, a loving spirit, and a keen and vibrant intelligence.  She is forging new friendships, and developing and nurturing an education with her children, which is something she wasn’t able to do before, yet is probably the most important thing of all.

Mee Suk’s Story By learner Mee Suk Lee

It’s very stressful for me to have conversations with parents in meetings and to communicate socially. I started the Adult Literacy Program and it helps me a lot to improve my social communication and I feel less stressed when
speaking to others. The Literacy program helps me have a strong and confident life. I am able to read books to my children and help them with their homework. This helps me have a happy relationship with my kids.  READ MORE !



Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: National City :: San Mateo :: Camarillo

Literacy Jobs – California

plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the Library's adult literary programs as well as programs for adults who speak little or no English.
DEADLINE: DEC 28

plan, organize, and supervise the Library's Literacy Services Program for adult learners and their pre-school children.
DEADLINE: JAN 4


Sunday, November 29, 2015

Local :: California :: National Literacy & Library Events ::: December 2015

Local :: California :: National Literacy & Library Events
December 2015

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


Dec. 1+ Head Start Parent Conference, San Diego CA   #InvestinKids
Dec. 2+ LRA National Reading Conference, Carlsbad CA   #LRA15
Dec. 8 Autism Sensory Friendly Films: HUNGER GAMES MOCKINGJAY 10a
Dec. 9+ Changing America: Emancipation Proclamation 1863-March on Washington 1963, LAPL
Dec. 12 Autism Sensory Friendly Films: GOOD DINOSAUR 10a
Dec. 22 Autism Sensory Friendly Films: STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS 7p
Dec. 26 Autism Sensory Friendly Films: STAR WARS THE FORCE AWAKENS 10a

Dec. 2+ LERN Conference, New Orleans LA   #LERN15
Dec. 2+ TASH Annual Conference, Portland OR   #2015TASHconf
Dec. 2+ Zero to Three Institute, Seattle WA   #NTI2015
Dec. 3   I Love My Librarian 2015 Award, New York NY 6p   #ilovemylibrarian


Friday, November 27, 2015

Giving in America :: Share Your Photos

#AmericanGiving  Share Your Photos
Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Have you volunteered as an Adult Literacy Tutor ?
Volunteered to serve on a Literacy Board or committee ?
Helped in the Literacy Office ?
Worked on a Literacy fundraising event ?


SCLLN Tutors and Volunteers give back by donating their time, talents, and resources.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is documenting your giving through photos as part of a new initiative. You may even see your photos in our 2016 exhibition Giving in America.        

Share 1-3 photos related to your experiences with giving back to your community.

(Only submit what you have permission to submit. Your submission must be created by you, wholly original, or in the public domain. Obtain permission from the people in the photos to submit them to this project.)

Monday, November 23, 2015

Participate in the Great Thanksgiving Listen : : Story Corps

Participate in the Great Thanksgiving Listen

Make a plan to interview someone you love on Thanksgiving.

Commit to being part of this historic effort. Pick a grandparent, or neighbor, or family friend over the age of 65 who you’d like to interview. Simply download the StoryCorps app, use the built-in prompts to record and publish an interview over Thanksgiving weekend. There are resources here to help you get the most out of your interview experience.



After you publish your interview, please log in to your account at StoryCorps.me and tag it for #TheGreatListen 2015 [Your state abbreviation], i.e. TheGreatListen2015AZ or TheGreatListen2015KS.  READ MORE !


Sunday, November 22, 2015

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar :: December 2015

SCLLN Literacy Library Tutor Training Calendar
December 2015

For Local, California and National
Literacy or Library Conferences and Events
Southern California Library Literacy Network
Calendar


Dec. 2 Literacy Tutor Training = SB Co Library Fontana 5p
Dec. 3 Literacy Tutor Training = Burbank Library 6p
Dec. 3 Literacy Tutor Training = S Bay Literacy @ Torrance Library 7p
Dec. 5 Literacy Tutor Training = SB Co Library Yucca Valley 9a
Dec. 7 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/San Diego SDPL 9:45a
Dec. 8 Literacy Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Library 12N
Dec. 8 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/OC Library 1p
Dec. 8 Literacy Learner Orientation = READ/OC Library 6p
Dec. 10 Literacy Tutor Training - SB Co Library Big Bear 4p
Dec. 12 Literacy Tutor Training = SB Co Library Lake Arrowhead 10a
Dec. 12 Literacy Tutor Training = SB Co Library Chino 10a
Dec. 15 Literacy Tutor Training - SB Co Hesperia Library 3p
Dec. 17 Literacy Tutor Orientation - Carlsbad Library 6p

LAPL Adult Literacy volunteers receive 7 hours of Online Instruction
Local Tutor Workshops :: Always Scrolling in the Right Frame.
Statewide Workshops @ California Library Literacy Services

Friday, November 20, 2015

Literacy Library Jobs – California :: Redlands :: Camarillo :: Santa Clara Co

Literacy Jobs – California

plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates the Redlands Adult Literacy Program.
DEADLINE: NOV 23

coordinate, implement, monitor, and evaluate learner and volunteer tutor services including one-on-one, small-group and one-time learning opportunities

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Ventura Co Library :: Trivia Challenge :: Adult Literacy

27th Annual Trivia Challenge
November 18th, 6pm
Wedgewood Banquet Center
5880 Olivas Park Drive, Ventura


This night of fun benefits READ,
the Ventura County Library Adult Literacy Program.
Admission is only $5 for audience members.
Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, a no-host bar and an Opportunity Drawing!

For more information call READ (805) 677-7160


Friday, November 13, 2015

2015 Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award :: Jayanti Addleman, Monterey County Free Libraries

Outstanding Librarian in Support of Literacy Award
2015 Award Recipient
Literacy Interest Group, California Library Association

Jayanti Addleman is passionate about bringing library services to poor, underserved and marginalized communities. Recognizing the intense need in Monterey County, Jayanti has encouraged innovative ways for delivering literacy services like using online programs and apps, and instituting the “Navigating a New World” classes which serve agricultural workers by dividing the year into a “Growing season” (when workers are in the fields) and a “Learning season” (when workers can improve their English literacy skills in the library).

Jayanti is notorious for being unable to say “No” to interesting and creative ideas, and MCFL has instituted many new programs and collaborations in recent years. She also strongly hopes for world peace and feels that 100% literacy along with intercultural awareness are our best hope for attaining peace.  Earlier this year she was selected as one of the Outstanding Women of Monterey County and also received the “Front Line Award” from the Child Abuse Prevention Council.

This award, established in 2003 (Literacy Interest Group), recognizes and honors a librarian who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to support literacy.

Past Winners:
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