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Category Archives: Inspiration

November-December 2019 Newsletter

1 Nov

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September-October 2019 Newsletter

1 Sep

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PSC Recognition Event, Lafayette Library, Thursday, July 18, 6:00 p.m.

3 Jun

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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May June 2018 Newsletter

3 May

MayJune 2018 New Tutor Training coming in July Student Achievements  

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March/April Newsletter

22 Feb

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The Importance of Being Bilingual by Gina S.

27 Jan

The Importance of Being Bilingual by Gina S. Three months ago, when I arrived in the United States of America, I needed to communicate with different people in the city. I did not know English very well, but I decided … Read More »

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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.

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