SCLLN's calendar

Picture Perfect: Art from Caldecott Award Books, 2006-2009

02 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Art Institute of Chicago
Ongoing through Monday, November 8, 2010

More info: www.artic.edu…

Heart and Soul: Art from Coretta Scott King Award Books

21 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

Art Institute of Chicago
Gallery 10 and Ryan Education Center
Ongoing through Sunday, April 18, 2010

The hearts and souls of musicians and poets, great feats of bravery and risk, and spiritual uplift are some of the memorable messages portrayed in this collection of picture books. Heart and Soul features original illustrations by artists who have won the Coretta Scott King Award or Honor Award, presented annually to recognize the contributions of African American illustrators and authors whose stories promote an understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contributions to the American dream.

More info: www.artic.edu…

Mother Goose in an Air-Ship

24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road
Amherst MA 01002
Ongoing through Sunday, April 18, 2010

This exhibition highlights beautifully-illustrated children’s books, printed in Brooklyn by McLoughlin Brothers, a publisher who pioneered new technology and marketing techniques in the mass production of inexpensive children’s books. The books produced by the McLoughlin Brothers were the precursors to the Little Golden Book series.

More info: www.picturebookart.org…

Children's Book Illustrators Exhibit 2010

13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Sun Gallery
Hayward Area Forum for the Arts
1015 "E" Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Ongoing through Saturday, April 3, 2010

More info: www.sungallery.org…

Dyslexia: In-Depth Look = On Line

01 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Cyber Space
Ongoing through Friday, March 19, 2010

$99.00

Presenter: Dyslexia Training Institute
Ticket Phone: 619.517.0683
More info: www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org

California Language Teacher's Association Conference

11 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Town & Country
San Deigo CA
Thursday, March 11 – Sunday, March 14, 2010

2011
Hyatt Regency
Santa Clara
2012
Hilton Los Angeles Airport

More info: www.clta.net…

Mariposa Storytelling Festival

12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 GMT

Mariposa CA
Friday, March 12 – Sunday, March 14, 2010

Ticket Phone: 800.903.9936
More info: arts-mariposa.org…

Tutor Training - READ/San Diego

15 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Linda Vista Branch
2160 Ulric
San Diego CA
Monday, March 15, 2010, 10am – 1pm

1st Session
Also: Mar 17, 19, 22, 24

Presenter: READ/San Diego
Ticket Phone: 619.527.5475
More info: www.sandiego.gov…

Tutor Orientation = Carlsbad Public Library

16 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

Library Learning Center
3368 Eureka Pl
Carlsbad Ca
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 12 – 2pm

Ticket Phone: 760.931.4510
More info: www.carlsbadca.gov…

ProLiteracy Conf with COABE

17 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Hilton
Chicago IL
Wednesday, March 17 – Friday, March 19, 2010

Coming Together in Chicago
1st joint conf w/ COABE
Keynote Speakers Scott Simon, host of NPR's Weekend Edition Saturday, and Dr. Brenda Dann-Messier, U.S. assistant secretary for vocational and adult education

More info: www.proliteracy.org

Literacy Off The Page - Penisula Library System

18 Mar 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Poplar Creek Grill
1700 Coyote Point
San Mateo CA
Thursday, March 18, 2010, 7:30 – 10am

Is print dying ? Are books a thing of the past ?

Presenter: PLS & San Mateo County Library
Ticket Phone: 650.312.5312
More info: plsinfo.org

Tutor Training - San Diego County Library

20 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Spring Valley
Branch Library
836 Kempton St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10am – 4pm

Volunteer !
Help adults improve reading & writing skills.
888 . 466 . 0668

Presenter: LEARN - San Diego County Library
Ticket Phone: 888.466.0668
More info: www.sdcl.org…

Sensory Friendly Films - Diary of a Wimpy Kid

20 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

AMC theaters around the country
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 10am – 12pm

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. $4-6.
Lights up Sound down Bring in own gluten- casein-free snacks
NO previews or ads
audience members welcome to get up dance, walk, shout or sing.

Contact: Autism Society
More info: www.autism-society.org…

Sensory Friendly Film - Diary of a Wimpy Kid

20 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT

AMC Covina 30
AMC Ontario Mills 30
AMC Block 30 - Orange
AMC Mission Valley 20 - SD
AMC Palm Promenade 24 - SD
AMC Del Amo 18 - Torrance
AMC Promenade 16 - Woodland Hills
Saturday, March 20, 2010, 12 – 1pm

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. $4-6.
Lights up Sound down Bring in own gluten- casein-free snacks
NO previews or ads
audience members welcome to get up dance, walk, shout or sing.
February 6: The Tooth Fairy

Contact: Autism Society
More info: www.autism-society.org…

Dyslexia: Remediation = On Line

22 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Cyber Space
Monday, March 22 – Monday, April 5, 2010

$99.00

Presenter: Dyslexia Training Institute
Ticket Phone: 619.517.0683
More info: www.dyslexiatraininginstitute.org

Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference

22 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel
San Diego, CA
Monday, March 22 – Saturday, March 27, 2010

Keynote Speaker. Captain Castro is one of three blind officers serving in the active-duty Army and the only blind officer serving in the U.S. Army Special Forces.

Presenter: CSUN Center on Disabilities
More info: www.csun.edu…

Into the Wood: Antonio Frasconi's Art for Children

23 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
125 West Bay Road
Amherst MA 01002
Tuesday, March 23 – Sunday, June 13, 2010

More info: www.picturebookart.org…

Public Library Association

23 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Portland OR
Tuesday, March 23 – Saturday, March 27, 2010

conference: every other year

More info: www.pla.org

Learning Disabilities Parent Support Group

24 Mar 2010 02:30:00 GMT

The Help Group
13130 Burbank Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
Tuesday, March 23, 2010, 7:30 – 9pm

Navigating Through the IEP Process

Presenter: Los Angeles Co Branch International Dyslexia Association
Ticket Phone: 818-502-1686
More info: www.dyslexiala.org…

TESOL Annual Convention

24 Mar 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Boston MA
Wednesday, March 24 – Saturday, March 27, 2010

TESOL 2011
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
March 17-19, 2011

TESOL 2012
Philadelphia Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
March 29-31, 2012

TESOL 2013
Dallas Convention Center
Dallas, Texas, 2013
March 21-23, 2013

More info: www.tesol.org

Learner Orientation - READ/San Diego

25 Mar 2010 16:45:00 GMT

Linda Vista Branch
2160 Ulric
San Diego CA
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 9:45am – 12pm

Ticket Phone: 619.527.5475
More info: www.sandiego.gov…

Trivia Challenge = Burbank Public Library

26 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT

The Castaway Restuarant
1250 Harvard Rd
Burbank CA 91501
Thursday, March 25, 2010, 6:30 – 10:30pm

Jack O'Neill - Master of Ceremonies
Silent Auction = Appetizer/Dessert Buffet
Compete for Trophy & Medals
3-person Teams = $200.00

Price - Low: $20.00
Ticket Phone: 818.238.5577
Contact: Literacy Office
More info: www.burbank.lib.ca.us…

Tutor Training - San Diego County Library

27 Mar 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Encinitas Branch Library
540 Cornish Drive
Encinitas, CA 92024
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 10am – 4pm

Presenter: LEARN
Ticket Phone: 888.466.0668
Contact: San Diego County Library
More info: www.sdcl.org…

Trivia Challenge - Glendora Public Library

28 Mar 2010 01:30:00 GMT

Felix Event Center
Azusa Pacific University
701 E. Foothill Blvd
Glendora CA 91741
Saturday, March 27, 2010, 6:30 – 10pm

Admission is $10 and includes a food buffet, dessert and door prizes.

Get your tickets now at the Friends Plaza Book Loft on the second floor of the Glendora Library, 140 S. Glendora Ave., or at Azusa Pacific University, Felix Event Center ticket booth.

Ticket Phone: 626.852.4894
Ticket Web Link: www.apu.edu…
More info: www.glendoralibrary.org…

National Poetry Month

01 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Academy of American Poets

More info: www.poets.org

International Children's Book Day

02 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Friday, April 2, 2010

Internation Board on Books for Young People

More info: www.ibby.org

Adults with Learning Disabilities - Riverside Public Library

03 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Arlington Public Library
9556 Magnolia Ave
Riverside CA 92503
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 10am – 2pm

Please RSVP by: Saturday March 20, 2010

Presenter: Adult Literacy Riverside Public Library
Ticket Phone: 951-354-2487
More info: www.riversideca.gov…

Tutor Training - Los Angeles Public Library

06 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library
LA CA
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 1 – 4:30pm

All Volunteers must be Interviewed First !
Also - April 8
Contact: 213 . 228 . 7037

Presenter: Los Angeles Public Library
More info: www.lapl.org…

Tutor Training - Los Angeles Public Library

06 Apr 2010 20:00:00 GMT

Will & Ariel Durant Branch
LAPL
LA CA
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 1 – 4:30pm

All volunteers must be interviewed first.
Also April 8
Contact: 213 . 228 . 7037

Presenter: Los Angeles Pubic Library
More info: www.lapl.org…

Global Language Convention

08 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Wesley College Institute
Melbourne AU
Thursday, April 8 – Sunday, April 11, 2010

Many Cultures, One Community: Language, Knowing & Power

Ticket Web Link: www.wesleycollege.net…
More info: www.ibo.org

Tutor Training - Burbank Public Library

09 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Burbank Public Library
110 N Glenoaks
Burbank CA 91502
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6 – 9pm

RSVP for Orientaion & Workshop
Also: April 10 & 17
Must Attend all 3 Sessions.

Presenter: Literacy Office
Ticket Phone: 818.238.5577
More info: www.burbanklibrary.com

Tutor Training - READ/San Diego

09 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Malcolm X Branch
5148 Market
San Diego CA 92114
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 6 – 9pm

Also: Apr 17 and 24

Ticket Phone: 619.527.5475
More info: www.sandiego.gov…

Literary Orange: Festival of Authors

10 Apr 2010 15:00:00 GMT

UC Irvine Student Center
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 8am – 4pm

Orange Co. Public Library and UC Irvine Libraries
event to celebrate literacy.

Price - High: $75.00
Ticket Phone: 714-566-3034
More info: www.literaryorange.org

Sensory Friendly Films - How to Train Your Dragon

10 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT

AMC Covina 30
AMC Ontario Mills 30
AMC Block 30 - Orange
AMC Mission Valley 20 - SD
AMC Palm Promenade 24 - SD
AMC Del Amo 18 - Torrance
AMC Promenade 16 - Woodland Hills
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 9am – 12pm

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. $4-6.
Lights up Sound down Bring in own gluten- casein-free snacks
NO previews or ads
audience members welcome to get up dance, walk, shout or sing.

Contact: Autism Society
More info: www.autism-society.org…

Learning Disabilities Adult Support Group

10 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Providence Tarzana Medical Center
18321 Clark Street
Tarzana, CA 91356
NCR#3 in the Conference Center
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10am – 12pm

Presenter: Los Angeles Co Branch International Dyslexia Association
Ticket Phone: 818-502-1686
More info: www.dyslexiala.org…

Sensory Friendly Films - How to Train Your Dragon

10 Apr 2010 17:00:00 GMT

AMC theaters around the country
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10am – 12pm

AMC Entertainment (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. $4-6.
Lights up Sound down Bring in own gluten- casein-free snacks
NO previews or ads
audience members welcome to get up dance, walk, shout or sing.

Contact: Autism Society
More info: www.autism-society.org…

National Conference on Family Literacy: NCFL

11 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

San Antonio TX
Sunday, April 11 – Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Byron Pitts, the Emmy-winning CBS national correspondent and “60 MINUTES” contributor, will speak at this year’s Opening Session. Byron spoke at the 2008 National Conference on Family Literacy and recently joined NCFL’s Board of Advisors. His new book, Step Out on Nothing: How Faith and Family Helped Me Conquer Life’s Challenges, chronicles his struggle to overcome illiteracy.

Presenter: National Center for Family Literacy
More info: www.famlit.org

National Library Week

11 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Sunday, April 11 – Saturday, April 17, 2010

National Library Week is observed each year in April, generally the second full week.

2011 - April 10-16
2012 - April 8-14
2013 - April 14-20

More info: www.ala.org…

Computers in Libraries

12 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Hyatt Regency Crystal City
2799 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington VA
Monday, April 12 – Wednesday, April 14, 2010

North America’s Largest Technology Conference & Exhibition for Librarians and Information Managers

Presenter: Information Today, Inc
More info: www.infotoday.com

Drop Everything & Read Day

12 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Monday, April 12, 2010

Special reading celebration to remind and encourage families to make reading together on a daily basis a family priority.
Birthday of beloved author Beverly Cleary

More info: www.dropeverythingandread.com

Young People's Poetry Week

12 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Monday, April 12 – Sunday, April 18, 2010

Celebrate poetry !

More info: www.poets.org…

Learner Orientation - READ/San Diego

13 Apr 2010 16:45:00 GMT

Malcolm X Branch
5148 Market
San Diego CA
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 9:45am – 12pm

Ticket Phone: 619.527.5475
More info: www.sandiego.gov…

SCLLN Board Meeting

15 Apr 2010 16:30:00 GMT

Huntington Beach Public Library
7111 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 9:30am – 3pm

More info: www.sclln.org

Trivia Bee - Upland Public Library

16 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Carnegie Cultural Center
123 D St.
Upland CA
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 6 – 10pm

Shine the Light on Literacy!
The 9th Annual Literacy Trivia Bee and Silent Auction
Teams: $300.00
Tickets: $15.00

Presenter: Literacy Services-Upland PL
Ticket Phone: 909.931.4212
More info: www.uplandpl.lib.ca.us…

Tutor Workshop - Corona Public Library

16 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Corona Public Library
650 S Main
Corona CA
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 6 – 8:30pm

Part 1 of 2 Workshops
Also: April 17, 9am-12:30pm

Presenter: Literacy Services - Corona PL
Ticket Phone: 951-279-3789
More info: www.coronapubliclibrary.org…

Day in the District - CA State Legislators

16 Apr 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Friday, April 16, 2010

The focus of "Day in the District" is on fostering dialogue between local libraries and the legislators who represent the communities served by those libraries.

Check Out: Talking Points and Tips

Ticket Phone: 916-233-3298
Contact: kevink@cla-net.org
More info: www.cla-net.org…

Gold Coast Ride For Literacy

17 Apr 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Ventura Unified School District
Parking Lot
255 W. Stanley
Ventura CA 93001
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 7am – 4pm

Harvest Ride Rescheduled To The Spring
Saturday, April 17, 2010

Ticket Phone: 805.641.4484
Contact: Ventura County Library RIFA
More info: www.vencolibrary.org…

Tutor Training - San Luis Obispo City-County Library

17 Apr 2010 16:00:00 GMT

1264 Higuera S: 102
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9am – 3:30pm

Also: April 24
Must Attend Both Session !

Presenter: San Luis Obispo Literacy Council
Ticket Phone: 805.541.4219
More info: www.sloliteracy.org

Tutor Training - San Diego County Library

17 Apr 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Vista Branch Library
700 Eucalyptus Ave.
Vista, CA 92084
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 11:30am – 5:30pm

Presenter: LEARN
Ticket Phone: 888.466.0668
Contact: San Diego County Library
More info: www.sdcl.org…