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SAVE THE DATE because it’s a party!! You and your student (and family members too!) are invited to a recognition event to honor all Project Second Chance students and tutors, and to celebrate the publication of our most recent book … Read More »

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May-June 2019 Newsletter

1 May

http://ccclib.org/psc/news.html PSC has a new program manager, Elaine Kociolek. Annual Recognition Event will be held July 18 at the Lafayette library. Upcoming Events, Tutor Tips, Book Discussion, Student Achievements

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MarchApril 2019 Newsletter

4 Mar

Elaine Kociolek will be joining the library as Adult Literacy Program Manager on Monday, March 4th. She comes to us with a great deal of experience. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English and a Master’s degree in education. For … Read More »

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January-February 2019 Newsletter

1 Jan

News, Accomplishments, Events, and Activities http://pscfundraising.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/JanuaryFebruary-2019-1.pdf “Read to 2020” The Library invites you to join a year-long reading challenge! Each month of 2019 will have a different theme and up to three challenges to complete. Ask a librarian to show … Read More »

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Nov/Dec 2018 Newsletter

1 Nov

NovDec 2018 Don’t Miss These Free Fun-Filled Events Wednesday, November 7, 6–7:30 p.m. Orinda Books, 276 Village Square, Orinda Staff from Orinda Books will moderate a panel of three authors: C.W. Gortner, Allie Larkin, and Adrienne McDonnell. Afterwards, the authors … Read More »

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Orinda Books features authors C.W. Gortner, Allie Larkin, and Adrienne McDonnell

18 Sep

Join us Wednesday, November 7, 2018, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm for book signings and a lively discussion featuring authors C.W. Gortner, Allie Larkin, and Adrienne McDonnell. Orinda Books is the host, 276 Village Square in Orinda. … Read More »

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Sep/Oct Newsletter

1 Sep

News and Upcoming Events include: Megan acting adult literacy program manager as Laura retires. Welcome, Leslie Mladinich, our new Senior Library Literacy Assistant located in East County (Antioch (and Brentwood, once the new Library opens on September 29th). Orinda Books will … Read More »

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All donations go to providing literacy services to residents of Contra Costa County

You must be a resident of California to donate.

$100 provides training material for tutors
$200 purchases materials to help students with learning disabilities
$500 allows us to purchase and keep software updated for use our student computer lab
$750 pays for publishing a book of student writings

About PSC

Project Second Chance, the Contra Costa County Library's adult literacy program, provides free, confidential instruction in reading, writing, and spelling to English-speaking adults with literacy skills below a 6th grade level. PSC recruits, trains, and supports volunteer tutors, who work one-on-one with their learners to help them achieve their individual literacy-related goals and empower them in their work and personal lives.