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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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Library Services for People with Dyslexia

1 Sep

If I am helping a parent find books for their child who is beginning to read, I would take them to our library’s Easy Reader section. But for children with dyslexia, reading is anything but easy.  What can libraries do, … 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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July August 2018 Newsletter

2 Jul

Upcoming Events JulyAug 2018

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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

Upcoming events, student achievement MarApr2018

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January/February 2018 Newsletter

31 Dec

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Scroll down and click on JanFeb2018 to see the whole newsletter.  Here’s a sneak peek: Introducing the New Discovery & Exploration Nook Everyone loves a makeover! With the New Year we bring you a new and improved … Read More »

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Learning to read as an adult might change the way your brain works

30 Nov

“Even later in life you can still learn very complex things like reading, which is not an easy skill for someone who has never tried to read before,”  https://www.popsci.com/adult-reading-brain#page-3

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November/December Newsletter

28 Oct

ESL Conversation Student Support Group Tutor Tips and Workshops Computer Lab NovDec 2017

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  • $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 by our students
  • $750 pays for publishing a book of student writings

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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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