Advocates for Adult Literacy in Contra Costa County
Project Second Chance’s Annual Recognition Event It is estimated that one in five adults in California struggles with reading, such that they would be unable to handle basic literacy tasks. Project Second Chance (PSC) is the Contra Costa County Library Adult … Read More »
SeptemberOctober 2017 Great news! The priority seating for Men of Mystery fundraiser is sold out, BUT there are still seats available and raffles to win! Click on the Eventbrite button to purchase your ticket or donate today! Every dollar helps … Read More »
Student Achievement, Tips for Tutors, Upcoming Events SAVE THE DATE: PSC will be holding its annual fundraising event on Thursday, September 28 from 6–8 p.m. in the Walnut Creek Library. The theme will be Men of Mystery, featuring mystery, crime … Read More »
Forty-two booklovers attended the July 29 afternoon Ron Shoop event at the Concord Library. If you missed it, you can view his selections here: Ron Shoop 07_29_16 Concord Library
This newsletter and previous newsletters can be found in the Newsletter Archive page, located on the blue menu bar on the home page. MayJune 2016 PSC News
On Leap Day, Ron Shoop, from Random House Publishers, visited the Concord Library, bringing with him varied reading. You can access those selections here. The Contra Costa County library system carries many of the books. Library cardholders are also able … Read More »
This newsletter and previous newsletters can be found in the Newsletter Archive page, located on the blue menu bar on the home page.MarchApril 2016 PSC News
Ron Shoop will be sharing book picks at two events in the coming months: Monday, February 29 (Leap Day), 6:30-8:00 PM at 2900 Salvio Street, Concord, CA 94519 Thursday, April 28, 10:30 AM – 12:00 NOON at 2661 Oak Grove … Read More »
January/February 2016 This newsletter and the last year’s newsletters can be found in the Newsletter Archive page, located on the blue menu bar on the home page.
Ron Shoop, from Penguin Random House, delighted a crowd of more than 70 booklovers last night at the Pleasant Hill Library with his Yuletide recommendations for personal reading and gift giving. If you weren’t able to attend, Ron’s picks can … Read More »